Refined GitHub vs Repomance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refined GitHub
Enhance your GitHub experience with this Safari extension. It streamlines the interface and introduces over 200 features, including improved link detection, visible whitespace, and one-click tools for common tasks. Gain deeper insights into code, pull requests, and repository history.
- Linkifies issue/PR references and URLs
- Makes whitespace characters visible
- Reduces tab size to 4 spaces
- One-click merge conflict fixers
- Reaction avatars for comments
- View source of Markdown files
- Build/CI status icon next to repo name
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Refined GitHub is a Safari extension that simplifies the GitHub.com interface and adds useful features. ■ Highlights - Linkifies issue/PR references and URLs in code. - Makes whitespace characters visible. - Reduces tabs’ size to 4 spaces instead of 8. - Adds one-click merge conflict fixers. - Adds reaction avatars showing who reacted to a comment. - Adds a button to revert all the changes to a file in a PR. - Adds a build/CI status icon next to the repo’s name. - Adds a button to view the source of Markdown files. - Shows PRs that touch the current file. - Highlights the most useful comment in conversations. - Shows the first Git tag a merged PR was included in. - Adds a link to an automatic changelog for each tag/release. - Adds possible related pages and alternatives on 404 pages. - Displays the age of the repository in the sidebar. And so much more! 200+ features. See the developer website for a full list of features. The GITHUB and REFINED GITHUB trademarks are owned by GitHub, Inc. and used under license.
Repomance
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Enjoy an intuitive swipe-based experience that makes finding your next favorite project fun and effortless. DISCOVER REPOSITORIES YOUR WAY • Swipe right to star repositories you love • Swipe left to pass on projects that aren't for you • Two discovery modes: Curated batches and Trending repos • Smart filtering by categories, programming languages, and star counts CURATED MODE Get personalized batches of hand-picked repositories based on your preferences. Apply filters to find exactly what you're looking for: • Filter by categories (Web Development, Machine Learning, DevOps, Mobile, and more) • Set star count ranges to match your interests • Generate new batches daily (up to 10 per day) • Never see the same repository twice TRENDING MODE Stay on top of what's hot in the GitHub community: • Browse trending repositories • Filter by programming language • Choose time periods: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly trends • Discover rising stars before they go viral • No batch limits - swipe as much as you want RICH REPOSITORY DETAILS Every repository card includes: • Clear description and statistics • Language breakdown with color-coded visualization • README preview for quick insights • Topics, license information, and recent update date • Fork and star counts at a glance GITHUB INTEGRATION • Secure OAuth authentication • View repositories directly on GitHub • Your starred repos instantly sync to your GitHub profile PRIVACY FOCUSED Repomance is open source and respects your privacy. I only request the minimum GitHub permissions needed to star repositories on your behalf. No personal data is collected beyond what's necessary for GitHub API interaction. OPEN SOURCE Repomance is fully open source. Check out the code, contribute, or report issues on GitHub: github.com/mpospirit-apps/Repomance-iOS SUPPORT Visit repomance.com/support for help or feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Repomance at every 11 days against Refined GitHub's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, Repomance every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refined GitHub | Repomance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (88 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sindre Sorhus | Cagrı Gokpunar |
In-app purchases
Refined GitHub
No in-app purchases
Repomance
No in-app purchases









