Repo Search vs PocketGit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Repo Search
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Search and explore repositories in a fast and simple way. Find repositories by name, check stars, language and description, and quickly open them in your browser. Perfect for developers who want a lightweight and focused tool to browse repositories without distractions. Features: • Search repositories in real time • View stars, language and description • Open repositories directly on website Built with a focus on simplicity and performance.
PocketGit
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PocketGit lets you manage Git repositories directly on your iPhone. Quickly review changes, select files, create commits, switch branches, and use Git Server Repo mode to turn your phone into a mobile Git workspace. PocketGit is a Git repository management tool designed for iPhone. You can browse, search, and manage Git repositories on your phone, review file changes, select files to commit, write commit messages, and perform common Git actions such as commit, revert, branch switching, and remote synchronization. PocketGit also supports Git Server Repo mode, allowing other devices on the same Wi-Fi network to clone from or push to a repository hosted on your iPhone. Main Features: ・Manage local Git repositories, folders, and links ・View modified files and diffs ・Select files and create commits ・Optionally push after committing ・Switch between local and remote branches ・Manage remotes ・Support for Git Server Repo mode ・Dark interface designed for mobile workflows PocketGit is ideal for developers who need to quickly review, organize, or manage Git projects directly on their iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Repo Search at none against PocketGit's 1. PocketGit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. PocketGit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Repo Search asks for nothing beyond the download.
Repo Search ships an update every 6 weeks, PocketGit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Repo Search | PocketGit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Urszula Wiertel | TZU-TENG HUANG |
In-app purchases
Repo Search
No in-app purchases
PocketGit
- Remove Ads$9.99









