Comparison

Git Blog vs Document Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Git Blog

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful blogging tool. Draft, edit, and publish markdown posts directly to your GitHub repository, supporting various static site generators. Effortlessly manage content, images, and frontmatter on the go.

Highlights
  • Block-based markdown editor
  • Drag-to-reorder content blocks
  • Image integration and layout options
  • Reusable frontmatter templates
  • Multiple publish modes
  • Repository browser for editing
Features
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Git Blog turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful blogging tool — draft, edit, and publish markdown posts directly to your GitHub repository, all from one beautifully simple app. Whether you use Jekyll, Hugo, Astro, or any static site generator, Git Blog connects to your repo and lets you create content on the go. No laptop required. DRAFT WITH EASE Write posts using a block-based markdown editor that makes formatting effortless. Add headings, lists, quotes, code blocks, and more with a tap. Drag and drop blocks to reorder your content exactly the way you want. ADD IMAGES NATURALLY Snap a photo or choose from your library. Git Blog processes and uploads your images alongside your post. Choose from layout options like full-width, half, side-by-side, and more to get the look you're after. FLEXIBLE FRONTMATTER Create reusable frontmatter templates for your site's content types. Define custom fields — text, dropdowns, even image pickers — so every post starts with the right structure. Or import frontmatter from an existing post in your repo. PUBLISH YOUR WAY Push directly to your main branch, create a new branch, or open a pull request — whatever fits your workflow. Git Blog handles the commit, including all your images, in one clean push. BROWSE YOUR SITE Explore your repository's file structure right from the app. Open any existing markdown file, make edits, and republish. Your entire site is at your fingertips. FEATURES: - Block-based markdown editor with drag-to-reorder - Camera and photo library integration - Image layout classes (full, half, side, main, third) - Reusable frontmatter templates with custom fields - Multiple publish modes (push, branch, pull request) - Repository browser for editing existing content - Light, dark, and system appearance modes - Secure token storage in your device's keychain - Works with any GitHub-hosted static site Git Blog is built for bloggers who love the control of GitHub but want the convenience of mobile. Write anywhere. Publish everywhere.

About

Document Viewer

Features
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Palmory is a mobile viewer for Markdown notes, HTML artifacts, PDFs, and related files hosted in GitHub repositories. It is built for browsing knowledge vaults, design docs, research notes, and AI-generated HTML reports on mobile. Use Palmory to open a repository, browse folders, read Markdown, view safe HTML artifacts, search your indexed content, and return to recently opened notes. Palmory stores your GitHub token in local secure storage on your device and keeps repository indexes and cached content local to the app. The current release focuses on viewing and search. It does not edit repository files, commit changes, push branches, resolve merge conflicts, or run a backend operated by GAVRRI. It also does not include ads, tracking, or paid features. Palmory is an independent app and is not affiliated with GitHub, Inc.

Screenshots

Git Blog4 screens
Document Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Document Viewer at none against Git Blog's 1. Document Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Git Blog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Document Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Git Blog ships an update every 2 months, Document Viewer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Git Blog versus Document Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGit BlogDocument Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt DaveyGAVRRI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Git Blog

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$2.99
None

Document Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Git Blog free?
Git Blog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Viewer free?
Document Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Git Blog or Document Viewer have ads?
Neither Git Blog nor Document Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Git Blog or Document Viewer?
Git Blog ships an update every 2 months, and Document Viewer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Git Blog was updated on October 7, 2026 and Document Viewer on September 27, 2026.

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