ZLGithubClient vs Iden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZLGithubClient
This open-source client leverages GitHub's APIs to help users discover and interact with repositories and developers. It allows for searching, tracking trending projects, browsing code, and managing issues and pull requests.
- Search repositories and developers
- View trending projects
- Browse repository code
- Manage issues and pull requests
- Follow developers
- View latest events
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ZLGithubClient is an open source client based on the GitHub REST API V3 and GraphQl API V4. The basic functions are as follows: 1. Search for open source repositories and developers you want to know 2. Support daily/weekly/monthly open source repository and developer trending list 3. Support to browse open source repositories (Commits, Issues, Watchers, Pull Requests, etc.). Support to fork，watch and star open source repositories 4. Support to browse code of public and private repositories 5. Support to browse the basic information of the developers and follow developers 6. Support to view the latest events of repositories followed and developers watched 7. Simply look up Notification 8. Fixed repositories in the workboard 9. Review the Issue and Pull Request processed by the logged user in the workboard
Iden
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Iden is a minimalist unique identifier generator for developers. Built for developers, QA engineers, and anyone who regularly needs UUIDs, GUIDs, and other identifiers in their daily work. KEY FEATURES • Generate UUIDs with a single tap • Multiple formats: uppercase/lowercase, with or without hyphens, braced • Tap to copy any value to the clipboard instantly • History of recently generated values • Batch generation — create many identifiers at once • Lightweight, fast, and fully native IDEN PRO Unlock everything with a single one-time purchase: • Unlimited generation history • Additional UUID formats and versions • Export your history • Support indie development WHY IDEN Unlike web-based generators, Iden works completely offline, never sends data anywhere, and is always instantly available — no browser, no extra clicks. All identifiers are generated locally on your device. PRIVACY Iden does not collect any user data. Your entire history stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZLGithubClient at none against Iden's 1. ZLGithubClient also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Iden's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Iden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZLGithubClient asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZLGithubClient ships an update every 2 months, Iden every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZLGithubClient | Iden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 猛 朱 | Aliaksei Bychkou |
In-app purchases
ZLGithubClient
No in-app purchases
Iden
- Iden Pro$4.99
