Comparison

GitSync.md vs ShelveApp

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

Head to head
About

GitSync.md

Manage Git repositories directly on your iPhone. Clone, pull, edit markdown files, and commit changes without needing a terminal. Integrates with your favorite editors and GitHub.

Highlights
  • Clone GitHub repositories
  • Pull latest changes
  • Edit markdown files
  • Commit and push changes
  • Integrates with iOS Files app
  • GitHub OAuth support
  • Manage multiple repositories
Features
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GitSync.md brings real Git to your iPhone. Clone any GitHub repository, pull the latest changes, edit your notes and markdown files, then commit and push — all without a terminal. Real Git, Not a Workaround GitSync.md uses libgit2 to perform actual Git operations on your device. Your repos have a real .git directory. Commit history, branches, diffs — it's all there. No proprietary sync layer, no lock-in. Works With Your Favorite Editor Cloned repositories appear directly in the iOS Files app. Open them in Obsidian, iA Writer, 1Writer, Taio, or any app that supports the Files provider. Edit however you like, then come back to GitSync.md to commit and push. GitHub Native Sign in with GitHub OAuth or paste a Personal Access Token. Browse your repositories and clone with one tap. Author name, email, and branch are configured per-repo. Full Git Workflow • Clone any GitHub repository to your iPhone • Pull to fetch the latest remote changes • Stage all changes, write a commit message, and push • See uncommitted change counts at a glance • View branch, commit SHA, and last sync time per repo Obsidian Integration GitSync.md supports x-callback-url so other apps can trigger Git operations programmatically. The Obsidian Git community plugin can call syncmd://x-callback-url/sync to pull and push without leaving Obsidian. Multiple Repositories Manage as many repos as you need. Each one gets its own branch, author, and storage location. Clone your blog, your Zettelkasten, your dotfiles — all in one app. Your Data Stays Yours No accounts to create, no cloud service to trust. Your files live on your device and sync directly with GitHub. GitSync.md never sees your content.

About

ShelveApp

Features
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Shelve is a powerful SSH client for iOS with a built-in AI coding agent. Connect to your servers, run terminals, and let Claude or Codex work on your codebase — all from your iPhone. AI AGENT OVER SSH Run Claude or Codex directly on your remote servers. Multi-session conversations organized by working directory, with git-aware context, image attachments, safety approvals, and model selection. FULL TERMINAL Native terminal emulator with color support, keyboard shortcuts, and smooth scrolling. Manage tmux sessions and keep your work running. HOST WORKSPACE A complete toolkit for every server: • Terminal — Interactive shell access • Tmux — Session management • Browser — Discover and access web services by port • Files — Browse and manage remote files • Services — Monitor Docker, PM2, and system processes • System — View server metrics and resource usage • Logs — Tail and search remote log files SECURITY FIRST • SSH keys generated in the Secure Enclave • Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) • Full audit log of all key signing operations • Safety approval system for AI agent commands Built for developers who manage servers on the go

Screenshots

GitSync.md4 screens
ShelveApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShelveApp at Free against GitSync.md's $9.99. GitSync.md's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ShelveApp is free to download; GitSync.md costs $9.99 up front. ShelveApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GitSync.md asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GitSync.md ships an update every 3 days, ShelveApp weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
GitSync.md versus ShelveApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGitSync.mdShelveApp
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody Russell BontecouRefael Yerusalmi

In-app purchases

None

GitSync.md

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShelveApp

One-time1
  • Unlock 2+ Servers$2.99

Questions

Is GitSync.md free?
GitSync.md costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelveApp free?
ShelveApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GitSync.md or ShelveApp have ads?
Neither GitSync.md nor ShelveApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GitSync.md or ShelveApp?
GitSync.md ships an update every 3 days, and ShelveApp weekly. Most recently, GitSync.md was updated on September 19, 2026 and ShelveApp on September 14, 2026.

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