Comparison

PocketGit vs Bolt SSH

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

Head to head
About

PocketGit

Features
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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.

About

Bolt SSH

Features
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Bolt SSH — the SSH terminal made for your phone Everything you need to manage servers from your phone, without the friction. Bolt SSH keeps your hosts and keys organized, locks tight behind biometrics, and gets you reconnected fast when mobile networks drop. Works with Linux/Unix servers and Windows PowerShell (sshd) out of the box. Reconnect without the hassle • Automatic reconnect, plus one-tap manual reconnect from the status bar • Returns you to your remote working directory after reconnecting — no re-cd-ing • Real terminal rendering (xterm.js) with an aux key bar (Esc / Tab / arrows / Ctrl) Security first • App Lock with Face ID / fingerprint — locks the instant you background the app • Trust-on-first-use + known_hosts verification; instant alert on host key change to help stop man-in-the-middle attacks • Private keys and passwords stored in the device secure enclave (Keychain / Keystore), never in plaintext Effortless management • Multi-host manager with color labels, recent-first ordering, and duplicate / edit / delete • Multiple keys — import or paste private keys (OpenSSH / RSA PEM) with passphrase support • English & Chinese Free to download — core features work out of the box. Everything runs locally; nothing routes through our servers.

Screenshots

PocketGit4 screens
Bolt SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bolt SSH at none against PocketGit's 1. Bolt SSH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads 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. PocketGit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bolt SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PocketGit versus Bolt SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketGitBolt SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTZU-TENG HUANG文博 邱

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketGit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Bolt SSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketGit free?
PocketGit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bolt SSH free?
Bolt SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketGit or Bolt SSH have ads?
Neither PocketGit nor Bolt SSH shows ads.

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