Comparison

Git_Client vs Pockterm

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

Head to head
About

Git_Client

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Git Client brings your GitHub workflow to iPhone and iPad. Browse repositories, review changes line-by-line, commit files, manage branches, and automate syncing with Siri and the Shortcuts app — all without a laptop. BROWSE & EXPLORE • Browse all your repositories — personal, starred, forked, and organisation repos • View files and folders with full directory navigation • Read README files and previews directly in the app • Search GitHub for any public repository PULL & PUSH (Pro) • Pull the latest changes from any branch to a local folder • Push files or entire folders as a new commit • Review every change line-by-line before committing • Set a custom commit message for every push BRANCH & MERGE (Pro) • Create and delete branches • Merge branches directly from your iPhone • View full commit history for any branch • Open and create pull requests SYNC SHORTCUTS (Pro) • Save sync shortcuts for your most-used repositories • Automate push and pull with Siri voice commands • Build powerful workflows in the Shortcuts app • Supports background sync PRO UPGRADE Unlock the full Git Client experience with a Pro subscription: • $2.99/month • $14.99/year (includes 7-day free trial) • $59.99 one-time lifetime purchase Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pockterm

Features
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Pockterm is a native SSH and SFTP client built for iPhone. CONNECT - SSH into your servers with passwords or Ed25519/RSA keys - Trusted host-key verification warns you if a server's key ever changes - Multiple live sessions; minimize one and pick it back up from the tab bar MANAGE - Organize hosts into groups - Save reusable command snippets - Generate and store SSH keys in the iOS Keychain - Set up local and remote port forwards TRANSFER - Browse, upload, and download files over SFTP AI ASSISTANT (optional) - Ask an AI assistant about terminal output and get suggested commands - Bring your own API key: Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, or Hugging Face - Off by default; you're told which provider receives data before anything is sent PRIVACY - No account, no Pockterm servers, no tracking or analytics - Credentials and keys live in the iOS Keychain - Your connection data stays on your device

Screenshots

Git_Client3 screens
Pockterm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pockterm at none against Git_Client's 3. Pockterm also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Git_Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pockterm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Git_Client versus Pockterm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGit_ClientPockterm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom KadenJohn Hancock

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Git_Client

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99
None

Pockterm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Git_Client free?
Git_Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pockterm free?
Pockterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Git_Client or Pockterm have ads?
Neither Git_Client nor Pockterm shows ads.

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