Comparison

Arrow+ vs GitWriter

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

Head to head
About

Arrow+

Organize your web browsing sessions from Safari. Save and reopen your tab groups, and add pages directly from the Safari Web Extension. This app offers a streamlined way to manage your online research and workflows.

Highlights
  • Organize Safari tabs
  • Save and reopen sessions
  • Add pages via Safari Web Extension
  • Companion app for macOS Safari Extension
  • No AI or third-party APIs
Features
Read full description

This is a companion app for macOS Safari Extension. It allows you to browse and open your Safari sessions. Also you can add your Safari pages to them via Safari Web Extension. No AI. No third-party API. No subscription.

About

GitWriter

This app provides a mobile Markdown editor integrated with Git repositories. It allows users to write, edit, and sync Markdown files directly from their iPhone or iPad, offering features like version control, offline editing, and export options.

Highlights
  • Edit Markdown files with distraction-free interface
  • Git repository integration with OAuth login
  • Offline editing and background sync
  • Version history and revert functionality
  • Export Markdown to Word documents
  • Create new branches and files on mobile
Read full description

Get the mobile Markdown editor for your Git repositories. Write and edit Markdown files directly on your iPhone or iPad, synced with your repositories. Perfect for writers, developers, and content creators who want to capture ideas and collaborate on the go. Write and edit ● Edit Markdown files with a clean, distraction-free interface ● Choose from multiple fonts (sans-serif, serif, monospace) for comfortable writing ● Track word and character count with built-in stats ● Undo and redo changes with full editor support ● Auto-save your work as you type Repository integration ● Browse your Git repositories with secure OAuth login ● Navigate through branches to find exactly what you're looking for ● Create new branches and files directly from your mobile device ● View version history and revert to previous versions ● Sync changes automatically with real-time conflict resolution Write anywhere, anytime ● Save files for offline editing when you're without internet ● Background sync queue uploads your changes when you're back online ● Manage offline cache with easy swipe-to-delete ● Continue writing on planes, trains, or anywhere life takes you Export and share ● Export Markdown files to Word documents ● Share files directly from the app ● Access your writing from any device through your Git repositories Upgrade to GitWriter Backer (available in select countries) ● Create new files and branches on the go ● Save unlimited files for offline editing ● Access full version history and revert to any commit ● Export to Word documents ● Remove file restrictions and edit any file in your repos Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://gitwriter.io/privacy

Screenshots

Arrow+3 screens
GitWriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GitWriter at Free against Arrow+'s $3.99. Arrow+'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GitWriter is free to download; Arrow+ costs $3.99 up front. GitWriter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Arrow+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrow+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow+ ships an update every 3 months, GitWriter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arrow+ versus GitWriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow+GitWriter
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan LebedevAnthony Brooks

Customer experience

Arrow+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GitWriter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arrow+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GitWriter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Backer$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Backer$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Arrow+ free?
Arrow+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GitWriter free?
GitWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arrow+ or GitWriter?
Arrow+ is rated higher. Arrow+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GitWriter averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Arrow+ or GitWriter have ads?
Neither Arrow+ nor GitWriter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrow+ or GitWriter?
Arrow+ ships an update every 3 months, and GitWriter every 4 months. Most recently, Arrow+ was updated on October 3, 2026 and GitWriter on October 11, 2026.

Other comparisons