Comparison

npmhub vs Gitown for Github

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

Head to head
About

npmhub

This browser extension enhances the GitHub experience by automatically displaying npm dependencies directly on repository pages. It provides links and descriptions for each package listed in a project's package.json file.

Highlights
  • Displays npm dependencies on GitHub
  • Shows links and descriptions for each dependency
  • Works with package.json files
  • Enhances repository file list view
  • Browser extension functionality
Features
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npmhub is a browser extension that lets you explore npm dependencies on GitHub repos. When viewing a repository's file list containing a package.json, this extension will display links and descriptions for each dependency at the bottom of the page.

About

Gitown for Github

Manage your GitHub workflow on the go. Triage issues, review code, and merge pull requests with a native experience. Discover trending repositories and stay updated with notifications.

Highlights
  • Triage issues and pull requests
  • Review and merge pull requests
  • Organize issues with labels
  • Browse files and code
  • View notifications
  • Discover trending repositories
Features
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Gitown for Github lets you move work forward wherever you are. Stay in touch with your team, triage issues, and even merge, right from the app. We’re making these tasks easy for you to perform, no matter where you work, with a beautifully native experience. You can use Gitown to: • find interesting and trending repository • Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests • Review and merge Pull Requests • Organize Issues with labels, assignees, and more • Browse your files and code • Browse your latest notifications

Screenshots

npmhub1 screens
Gitown for Github4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: npmhub at 4.0 against Gitown for Github's 3.0. npmhub also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Gitown for Github's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

npmhub holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

npmhub ships an update every 14 months, Gitown for Github every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
npmhub versus Gitown for Github: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternpmhubGitown for Github
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederico BriganteShanghai FantasticMan Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

npmhub

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Gitown for Github

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

npmhub

No in-app purchases

None

Gitown for Github

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is npmhub free?
npmhub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gitown for Github free?
Gitown for Github is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, npmhub or Gitown for Github?
npmhub is rated higher. npmhub averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Gitown for Github averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do npmhub or Gitown for Github have ads?
Neither npmhub nor Gitown for Github shows ads.
Which is updated more often, npmhub or Gitown for Github?
npmhub ships an update every 14 months, and Gitown for Github every 4 weeks. Most recently, npmhub was updated on October 6, 2026 and Gitown for Github on September 25, 2026.

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