# Refined GitHub vs GitFlow for GitHub Actions

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refined GitHub at none against GitFlow for GitHub Actions's 1. Refined GitHub also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 1). GitFlow for GitHub Actions's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GitFlow for GitHub Actions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Refined GitHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

GitFlow for GitHub Actions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refined GitHub has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, GitFlow for GitHub Actions every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refined GitHub | GitFlow for GitHub Actions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitflow-for-github-actions/id6767349770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) | [Theo Vankoekelberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873914246) |

## What reviewers say

### Refined GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GitFlow for GitHub Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitflow-for-github-actions/id6767349770)

Monitor GitHub Actions workflows directly from your iPhone. Track build statuses, review run history, and manage repository secrets. Get notifications to stay informed about your CI/CD pipelines without needing a laptop.

**Highlights:** GitHub Actions workflow monitoring, Build status tracking (success, failed, running), Workflow run history, Repository secrets and variables management, GitHub Actions usage estimates, Notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refined GitHub free?

Refined GitHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GitFlow for GitHub Actions free?

GitFlow for GitHub Actions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Refined GitHub or GitFlow for GitHub Actions?

GitFlow for GitHub Actions is rated higher. Refined GitHub averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while GitFlow for GitHub Actions averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Refined GitHub or GitFlow for GitHub Actions have ads?

GitFlow for GitHub Actions shows ads; Refined GitHub does not.

### Which is updated more often, Refined GitHub or GitFlow for GitHub Actions?

Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, and GitFlow for GitHub Actions every 2 months. Most recently, Refined GitHub was updated on October 25, 2026 and GitFlow for GitHub Actions on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*