OctView vs Difftray
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
OctView
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OctView is designed with developersβ everyday workflows in mind. It allows quick access to essential information and lets you perform key actions with just a few taps. This app uses secure OAuth authentication and does not collect any personal information. Main Features Repository Management β’ View a list of your repositories β’ Manage starred repositories β’ View detailed repository information β’ Browse README files β’ Visualize language composition β’ Manage and switch branches CI Workflows β’ View workflows and their status β’ Check detailed execution history β’ Manually trigger workflows β’ Get real-time status updates β’ View execution logs Issues & Pull Requests β’ View lists of open and closed issues β’ View issue details and comments β’ Create new issues β’ Manage pull requests β’ Add and edit comments Multilingual Support β’ Switch between Japanese and English β’ Automatically adapts to system language
Difftray
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Difftray brings code review to your phone and tablet. Pair it with the open-source Difftray desktop app, then read git diffs, browse every changed file, and leave line-by-line comments β all over your own local network, with no cloud in between. Difftray is a companion app. It works alongside the Difftray desktop app running on your Mac. Scan a QR code once to pair, then pick up any project from the couch, a meeting room, or the other side of the office. REVIEW DIFFS ANYWHERE Read inline diffs with real syntax highlighting, sized for small screens. See additions and deletions at a glance, move between changes, and mark each file reviewed as you go. BROWSE CHANGED FILES Step through every changed file in a project and see exactly what moved, with per-file and total added/removed line counts. HAND OFF TO YOUR CODING AGENT Leave comments on the lines that need work, then export them as an agent-ready prompt. Copy it or share it straight into your AI coding agent so the fixes are queued up before you're back at your keyboard. ALL YOUR PROJECTS Every project open on your desktop is one tap away on your phone or tablet. PAIR LOCALLY, STAY PRIVATE Connect by scanning a QR code or entering a short code β no account, no sign-up. Your phone talks directly to your own computer over local Wi-Fi, or over your private Tailscale network when you're away from your desk. Pairing is end-to-end encrypted, and your code never touches a server we run. REQUIREMENTS Difftray requires the free, open-source Difftray desktop app with its companion server enabled. This mobile app is a companion to that desktop app and does not work on its own. Pair your phone, step away from your desk, and keep reviewing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OctView at every 3 days against Difftray's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OctView ships an update every 3 days, Difftray every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OctView | Difftray |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYNET CO., LTD. | Marco Gomiero |
In-app purchases
OctView
No in-app purchases
Difftray
No in-app purchases









