PolyGit Git Client vs Rubyist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PolyGit Git Client
A simple and user-friendly Git client for managing your code repositories on the go. Visualize commit history, edit code with syntax highlighting, and perform essential Git operations like merging and rebasing with confidence.
- Commit graph visualization
- Syntax highlighting for 75+ languages
- Merge, rebase, and cherry-pick
- Access commit history
- Effortless text editing
- Push commits quickly
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Update your repositories from anywhere. PolyGit is a Git client designed for simplicity and ease of use. Your entire commit history is accessible with just a few taps. Git has never been easier than this. # Commit Graph Visualize the connections between your commits, branches and tags. Get a deeper understanding of your repository by viewing the Directed Acyclic Graph underpining it all. # Effortless Text Editing Built-in syntax highlighting for more than 75 languages and custom keyboard keys makes editing code a breeze. Make quick updates on the go and push commits in seconds. # Merge, Rebase, Cherry-pick & More Modify your repository with confidence. Git's powerful commands are here with detailed previews and explanations so you always make the right changes.
Rubyist
Execute and automate Ruby scripts directly on your iPhone and iPad. This app utilizes the MRuby VM to run code, integrate with Shortcuts and Siri, and offers a robust editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete.
- Run Ruby code on device
- Editor with syntax highlighting
- Code autocomplete
- Shortcuts app integration
- Siri command creation
- Native alerts and inputs
- HTTP requests
- Clipboard access
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Rubyist allows you to run Ruby code on your iPhone and iPad using the MRuby VM. Run code directly in the app or via the Shortcuts app or Siri commands. Features: - Run Ruby code directly on your device - Built-in documentation viewer - Editor with ruby syntax highlighting - Code Autocomplete - Run Ruby directly in Shortcuts - Build your own Siri commands in Ruby. - Display native alerts and inputs using exclusive APIs - Make http requests from your code. - Write and read your clipboard from code
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PolyGit Git Client at 13.0 against Rubyist's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. PolyGit Git Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PolyGit Git Client against 4.6 for Rubyist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 93 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of PolyGit Git Client's written reviews are positive against 83% of Rubyist's.
PolyGit Git Client ships an update fortnightly, Rubyist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PolyGit Git Client | Rubyist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (108 ratings) | 4.6 (93 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 108 — better | 93 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matcha Software LLC | TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
Customer experience
PolyGit Git Client
Rubyist
Bugs and requests
PolyGit Git Client
Reported bugs
7 issues- Trouble logging in
- Authentication stopped working
- App crashes on iOS 13
- Push doesn’t work for Gitlab
- Cannot connect to private/enterprise GitLab server
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- Missing undo local commit feature
- No error checking
Requested features
9 requests- Automatic syncing
- Support for Codeberg or ForgeJo
- In-place Git support for iCloud Drive
- More advanced Git features
- Ensure accessibility for staging changes
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- Syntax highlighting for Dart code
- Support for Chinese language
- One-time purchases for small features
- Redesign app icon
Rubyist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PolyGit Git Client
- PolyGit Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- PolyGit Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
- PolyGit Pro Lifetime$39.99
Rubyist
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
