Comparison

GitQuest vs SwipeDrill

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

Head to head
About

GitQuest

Features
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Learn Git by solving cases. A commit has vanished, a branch was deleted, a merge went wrong: your job is to crack the mystery in a simulated terminal, with nothing to break. GitQuest turns learning Git and GitHub into a detective game. No lectures: you type real Git commands, you understand version control in a real-world context, and you make progress in just a few minutes a day. WHAT YOU WILL FIND - Interactive investigations: every mission is a Git mystery to solve (lost commit, deleted branch, merge conflict) - A simulated terminal to practice Git commands safely: git commit, git branch, git merge, git rebase, git stash and many more - A complete beginner course: the Academy walks you through the Git model step by step, from your first repository to resolving conflicts - Quizzes to test and anchor what you learn - A certification to earn, with a certificate you can share on LinkedIn - Mini games to review Git vocabulary while having fun - Badges, XP and streaks to keep you motivated WHO IS IT FOR? - Beginners who want to learn Git from scratch - Junior developers and career changers preparing for their first job - Computer science students - Developers who want to solidify their version control fundamentals WHY GITQUEST? Git is the most used tool among developers, and the least well taught. Classic tutorials give you lists of commands to memorize. GitQuest puts you in real situations: you understand why you type each command, because you need it to solve the case. The core of the app is free: investigations, the course and the exercises stay free. Premium adds comfort (unlimited lives, XP boosts, detailed solutions) and supports an independent developer. A few minutes on the couch or during your commute is all it takes. Install GitQuest and start your first investigation today. Auto-renewable subscription. Duration and price are shown before purchase inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gitquest.app/en/eula/ Subscription Terms: https://gitquest.app/en/subscription-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://gitquest.app/privacy

About

SwipeDrill

Features
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Every developer uses Git. Few actually master it. SwipeDrill: Git turns the official Git documentation into daily swipe quizzes so you stop guessing and start knowing. One card, one concept, one step closer to confidence on any team, any codebase. HOW IT WORKS Each card shows a statement about Git behavior, commands, or concepts. Swipe right if it's true. Swipe left if it's false. Instant explanation tells you exactly why so the knowledge actually sticks. WHAT YOU'LL MASTER - Git Basics: init, clone, config, and core concepts - Commits and History: log, diff, amend, and revert - Branching: create, switch, delete, and track branches - Merging: fast-forward, three-way, and conflict resolution - Rebasing: interactive rebase, squash, and reorder - Remote Repositories: fetch, pull, push, and remotes - Stash and Tags: save work in progress, tag releases - Workflows: Gitflow, trunk-based, and team conventions 800+ questions. Sourced from official Git documentation. WHO THIS IS FOR - Developers who still Google "how to undo a commit" - Junior devs building confidence before code reviews - Engineers preparing for technical interviews - Students learning collaborative development - Anyone switching from SVN or other version control systems PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade once. Use forever. - Sequential Mode: work through all questions in order - Bookmarks: save tricky questions and review them later - Detailed Stats: track accuracy and progress per category - No Ads: completely ad-free experience STUDY SMARTER - Daily Goal tracker: build a consistent study habit - Streak counter: keep your momentum going - Review Mode: replay only the questions you got wrong - Today's Command: a new featured concept every day - Works offline: questions bundled in the app A NOTE ON CONTENT All questions are based on official Git documentation. While we strive for accuracy, content may occasionally contain errors or reflect outdated information. Always verify critical details against the latest official sources. Stop Googling. Start knowing. Download SwipeDrill: Git and swipe your way to fluency.

Screenshots

GitQuest4 screens
SwipeDrill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SwipeDrill at 13.0 against GitQuest's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GitQuest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SwipeDrill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
GitQuest versus SwipeDrill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGitQuestSwipeDrill
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size82 MB30 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developeranais sparesottokenji kuroki

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GitQuest

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • 7-Day Premium Pass$2.99
  • Lifetime Supporter$44.99
1 purchases

SwipeDrill

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$3.99

Questions

Is GitQuest free?
GitQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwipeDrill free?
SwipeDrill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GitQuest or SwipeDrill have ads?
Both GitQuest and SwipeDrill show ads.

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