Comparison

PocketGit vs Pi Companion

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

Pi Companion

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Pi Companion is an unofficial iOS companion app for the Pi coding agent (pi.dev) — browse your projects, read full chat history, and keep talking to your agents while away from your Mac. Start a task in your terminal, go for a walk, keep directing the agent from your phone, and come back to continue on the desktop — same session, no restarts. HOW IT WORKS A small open-source companion server runs on your Mac. It reads Pi's session files and drives Pi over its documented RPC protocol. The app connects directly to your Mac over your own network — no cloud, no accounts, no analytics. Use tools like Tailscale to reach your Mac from anywhere. FEATURES • Projects and workspaces: the folders you choose, grouped by git repo, with branches and live status • Full chat history: messages, thinking blocks, tool calls, and images • Send messages: continue any session from your phone; the terminal picks up exactly where you left off • New sessions and git worktrees, started from your phone • Model picker: Pi's full catalog across 15+ providers, switchable mid-session • Diffs: review each workspace's changes on your phone REQUIREMENTS A Mac running Pi (pi.dev), Bun, and the free companion server (link on the support page). This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Pi project.

Screenshots

PocketGit4 screens
Pi Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pi Companion at none against PocketGit's 1. PocketGit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. PocketGit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pi Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PocketGit versus Pi Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketGitPi Companion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTZU-TENG HUANGMRL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketGit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Pi Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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