GitBoba vs TeaGo for Gitea
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GitBoba
A native iOS and iPadOS client for Gitea, a self-hosted Git service. Manage your daily work directly from your mobile device without needing to access a desktop.
- Native iOS and iPadOS client
- Connects to Gitea servers
- Personal access token authentication
- Manage day-to-day work
- Mobile Git management
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GitBoba is a fast, native iOS and iPadOS client for Gitea + Forgejo. Connect to your own self-hosted instance and get a full git workflow, no browser required. • Repos - Browse code, branches, and commits • Pull Requests - Full diffs, reviews, merges • Issues - See what's open across every repo. • Actions - Trigger a workflow, watch it run, check on your runners. • Releases & Packages - Cut and publish a package • Dashboard & Notifications: Everything that needs you in one place • And much more! Self-hosted software shouldn't come with a locked-down client. GitBoba won’t lock open-source behind a paywall. We strive to bring new functionality and provide feature parody with existing backend.
TeaGo for Gitea
This native iOS app provides a streamlined interface for interacting with your self-hosted Gitea server. Manage repositories, review pull requests and issues, and stay updated on Git activity directly from your iPhone or iPad.
- Connect to any Gitea instance
- Browse repositories, PRs, and issues
- Markdown rendering for details
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Dashboard with quick stats
- Local notifications for Git activity
- Create new repositories and issues
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TeaGo: Your self-hosted Gitea client for iPhone TeaGo is a native iOS app for self-hosted Gitea. Connect your own server, browse repositories, review pull requests and issues, and stay on top of Git activity, all in a clean, fast interface built for iOS. Whether you run Gitea at home, on a VPS, or over Tailscale, TeaGo keeps your code workflow close at hand without relying on a mobile browser. Browse your Git world: • Connect to any Gitea instance with a personal access token • Browse repositories, README files, releases, and commit history • View and search pull requests and issues across your instance • Read issue and PR details with Markdown rendering • Browse repository files with syntax highlighting • Star repositories and open items in Safari when you need the full web UI • Stay in the loop • Dashboard with quick stats for repos, PRs, issues, and inbox • Local notifications for pull requests, issues, releases, and other Git activity • Inbox view for Gitea notifications • Pull to refresh anywhere to sync with your instance • Built for self-hosters Secure token storage in the Apple Keychain Direct connection to the Gitea REST API, no third-party relay Smart dual-endpoint fallback: use a local URL at home and a remote/VPN URL on the go Light, dark, and system appearance support Create and manage Create new repositories Open new issues from any repository Comment on issues and pull requests Privacy first TeaGo talks directly to your Gitea server. Your credentials stay on your device, encrypted in Keychain. No account with us — just your Gitea instance and your token. Requirements: • A running Gitea instance • A Gitea personal access token (read scopes for browsing; write scopes for creating repos and issues) DISCLAIMER: TeaGo is an independent third-party client application developed for self-hosted Gitea instances. TeaGo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Gitea or Gitea Ltd. Gitea is an open-source project and a trademark of its respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: GitBoba at free against TeaGo for Gitea's free with in-app purchases. TeaGo for Gitea's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GitBoba ships an update weekly, TeaGo for Gitea every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GitBoba | TeaGo for Gitea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miguel Perez | Artem Svitelskyi |
Customer experience
GitBoba
TeaGo for Gitea
In-app purchases
GitBoba
No in-app purchases
TeaGo for Gitea
No in-app purchases







