Comparison

GitBoba vs TeaGo for Gitea

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Native iOS and iPadOS client
  • Connects to Gitea servers
  • Personal access token authentication
  • Manage day-to-day work
  • Mobile Git management
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

GitBoba4 screens
TeaGo for Gitea4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GitBoba versus TeaGo for Gitea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGitBobaTeaGo for Gitea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel PerezArtem Svitelskyi

Customer experience

GitBoba

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TeaGo for Gitea

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GitBoba

No in-app purchases

None

TeaGo for Gitea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GitBoba free?
GitBoba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeaGo for Gitea free?
TeaGo for Gitea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GitBoba or TeaGo for Gitea have ads?
Neither GitBoba nor TeaGo for Gitea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GitBoba or TeaGo for Gitea?
GitBoba ships an update weekly, and TeaGo for Gitea every 11 days. Most recently, GitBoba was updated on October 18, 2026 and TeaGo for Gitea on October 15, 2026.

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