Comparison

Refined GitHub vs Iden

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Iden

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Refined GitHub2 screens
Iden3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refined GitHub at none against Iden's 1. Iden's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, Iden every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Refined GitHub versus Iden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefined GitHubIden
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusAliaksei Bychkou

In-app purchases

None

Refined GitHub

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Iden

One-time1
  • Iden Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Refined GitHub free?
Refined GitHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iden free?
Iden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Refined GitHub or Iden have ads?
Neither Refined GitHub nor Iden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refined GitHub or Iden?
Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, and Iden every 2 weeks. Most recently, Refined GitHub was updated on October 11, 2026 and Iden on September 30, 2026.

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