Comparison

RepoRoute vs GitFlow

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

Head to head
About

RepoRoute

Features
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RepoRoute brings your GitHub repositories to your iPhone and iPad — browse, search, clone, edit, commit, and push without ever touching a Mac. BROWSE & SEARCH • See all your GitHub repositories across multiple linked accounts • Filter by name or language; sort by name, stars, or last updated • Tap any repo to see its full metadata, branch list, and README CLONE ON DEVICE • Real git clones powered by libgit2 — not a download, an actual git repository • Real-time progress: bytes transferred, object count, and estimated time remaining • Free tier clones to the app's Documents folder • Premium upgrade unlocks cloning to any folder — iCloud Drive, external storage, or anywhere the Files app can reach EDIT, COMMIT & PUSH • Full syntax-highlighted file editor powered by tree-sitter (Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Markdown, JSON, YAML, Rust, Go, C, C++, Ruby, SQL, HTML, CSS, SCSS, and more) • Stage all changes, write a commit message, and push — all from your device • Git status badges show which files are modified, added, or deleted BRANCH MANAGEMENT • View all local branches with the current branch highlighted • Create a new branch from HEAD with one tap — optionally push to remote immediately • Switch branches directly from the app • Delete local and remote branches (remote deletion requires confirmation) • Tap "Open Pull Request" to jump to GitHub in Safari and finish the PR flow WIDGETS • Home Screen widgets (small, medium, large) showing your most recent clone, repo activity, and last commit info • Lock Screen / StandBy widget with the latest repo name and commit time • All widgets deep-link back into the app AUTHENTICATION • Sign in with GitHub via OAuth 2.0 (PKCE) • Or paste a Personal Access Token — your choice • Tokens stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain — never logged, synced, or shared • Link multiple GitHub accounts PREMIUM — $10.99 one-time or $2.99/year • Unlock the custom clone destination folder picker • One purchase covers all your devices via Family Sharing GitLab support is coming in a future update. Terms of Use: This app is governed by the standard Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement. You can find the full terms here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GitFlow

Monitor GitHub Actions workflows directly from your iPhone. Track build statuses, review run history, and manage repository secrets. Get notifications to stay informed about your CI/CD pipelines without needing a laptop.

Highlights
  • GitHub Actions workflow monitoring
  • Build status tracking (success, failed, running)
  • Workflow run history
  • Repository secrets and variables management
  • GitHub Actions usage estimates
  • Notifications
Features
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GitFlow helps you monitor GitHub Actions workflows directly from your iPhone. Connect your GitHub account with a personal access token, browse your repositories, track build statuses, review workflow run history, and quickly access the details that matter across your CI/CD pipelines. Key features: Clear dashboard for your GitHub repositories GitHub Actions workflow monitoring Build statuses: success, failed, running Workflow run history Run and job details Repository secrets and variables management GitHub Actions usage estimates Notifications to stay informed Dark mode and mobile-friendly interface Premium option to remove ads GitFlow is built for developers, freelancers, technical teams, and maintainers who want to keep an eye on their GitHub projects without opening a laptop. Your GitHub data stays private: your token is stored securely on your device and is only used to communicate with the official GitHub API.

Screenshots

RepoRoute3 screens
GitFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RepoRoute at none against GitFlow's shown. GitFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. RepoRoute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and GitFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RepoRoute versus GitFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepoRouteGitFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvin AshcraftTheo Vankoekelberg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RepoRoute

Subscriptions1
  • RepoRoute Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • RepoRoute Premium$10.99
1 purchases

GitFlow

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is RepoRoute free?
RepoRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GitFlow free?
GitFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RepoRoute or GitFlow have ads?
GitFlow shows ads; RepoRoute does not.

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