Comparison

NapCat vs Starship

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

Head to head
About

NapCat

Access and read your favorite GitHub repositories offline on any device. This app offers a powerful code editor and comfortable reading experience with syntax highlighting for over 90 languages. Enjoy your code anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Offline Git client
  • Code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Starred repository access
  • Supports 90+ languages
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Reading and exploring source code should be enjoyable and not limited to your desktop. NapCat is a GitHub client that lets you download your most-used or favorite projects for offline reading and coding on the go. Features: • Universal: one app for all your devices • Fully offline Git client • Powerful code editor • Private Coding Agent Built-In (*) • Comfortable offline reading with beautiful syntax highlighting • Quick access to starred repositories • Support for 90+ languages and 30 themes, so you can read comfortably in bright sunlight or late at night (**) What users say: "Oh @napcatapp, you're the best discovery I've made all month." -- @davidlesches "The best code reader ever for iOS: NapCat - A GitHub Client" -- @elia "If you're in the market for a free iPhone github code reader, I totally recommend NapCat" — @drewbiewubie "NapCat on iPad is great when you want to offline study something cool on github" — @siuying ----- • Full version: access to all themes • Full version: unlimited offline code storage • Full version: access to private repositories ----- * Agent run locally, only context is sent to LLM ** Access to all themes is available with the Full Version upgrade Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Starship

Organize your GitHub starred repositories with nested tags for efficient management. Syncs across devices and offers offline access to your curated collection of code.

Highlights
  • Nested tags for repository classification
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Offline access to stars
  • Unlimited tags with Pro subscription
Features
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Discover the Starship App, the ultimate solution for efficiently organizing and managing your Github starred repositories. Compatible with iOS and macOS devices, this innovative app enhances your productivity by categorizing your GitHub stars using nested tags. Managing your Github starred repositories can be a hassle, but Starship App is here to revolutionize this process. Effortlessly assign nested tags to repositories, allowing for smooth organization and quick access to your favorite repositories. Noteworthy features of Starship App include: 1. Nested Tags: Classify repositories with custom categories and subcategories for intuitive organization. 2. Sync Across Devices: Seamless syncing ensures your tags and stars are always up-to-date. 3. Offline Access: Browse your repositories and tags anytime, anywhere. Experience the ease of navigating and organizing your Github stars by transforming your repositories into a well-structured compilation with Starship App. Download it for iOS and macOS today! If you have any questions or suggestions about Starship, do not hesitate to contact us at support@fxc.ninja. ## Starship Pro ∙ Unlimited Tags ## Subscribe to Starship Pro Yearly ∙ Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. ∙ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. ∙ You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://fxc.ninja/starship/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://fxc.ninja/starship/privacy-policy

Screenshots

NapCat4 screens
Starship4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Starship at 5.0 against NapCat's 3.7. Starship also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). NapCat's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. NapCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Starship sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Starship holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NapCat has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NapCat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Starship's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NapCat ships an update every 4 months, Starship every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NapCat versus Starship: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNapCatStarship
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShotdoor星辰 方

Customer experience

NapCat

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative24.2%

Starship

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NapCat

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Pro$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • NapCat Upgrade$12.99
2 purchases

Starship

Subscriptions1
  • Starship Pro Yearly$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Starship Pro Life Time$4.99

Questions

Is NapCat free?
NapCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starship free?
Starship is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NapCat or Starship?
Starship is rated higher. NapCat averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Starship averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NapCat or Starship have ads?
Neither NapCat nor Starship shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NapCat or Starship?
NapCat ships an update every 4 months, and Starship every 2 months. Most recently, NapCat was updated on September 16, 2026 and Starship on August 27, 2026.

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