# Git client vs Pyto IDE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Git client at 91% against Pyto IDE's 35%. Git client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 995). Pyto IDE's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Git client sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pyto IDE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Git client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 995 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Git client's written reviews are positive against 35% of Pyto IDE's.

Git client ships an update every 9 days, Pyto IDE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | Pyto IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [3.7 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 995 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #28 |
| Size | 94 MB | 922 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Develobile S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212021727) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #72 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access and manage Git repositories directly on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push code, even offline. Offers advanced features for code review and automation.

**Highlights:** Clone, edit, commit, and push repositories, Offline commit capability, Syntax highlighting for 50+ languages, Markdown and HTML preview with console, Branch management and merge tool, Fuzzy search and commit graph, Diff viewer for text and images

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock transfer | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2023) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2024) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2025) | Free | one-time |
| Support Development | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2025) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2024) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2022) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2023) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Working Copy Pro Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |
| Working Copy Pro Unlock | $35.99 | one-time |


### Pyto IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #53 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a powerful integrated development environment for Python, C, and C++ on iOS devices. It includes a Python interpreter with extensive libraries, a C/C++ compiler, a terminal, and a code editor with advanced features like code completion and debugging.

**Highlights:** Python 3.10 Interpreter, C/C++ Compiler, Code Editor with Completion, Terminal with UNIX Commands, Graphical Interface Builder, Debugging Support, Shortcuts and Picture in Picture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lite Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Python development on iOS
- 👍 Supports many Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy
- 💡 Integrates well with Shortcuts and Apple Watch
- 👍 Paid version offers good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 👎 Confusing user interface and poor documentation
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription/trial
- 💰 Paid-only access to core functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to run scripts after a few executions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Paywall issues - app asking to repurchase after prior purchase

**Requested features**

- Improved code editor with better keyboard support
- Ability to read/write external files (CSV, TXT, etc.)
- Support for more Python libraries like Selenium, Tensorflow
- Longer trial period for new users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

Git client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pyto IDE free?

Pyto IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Git client or Pyto IDE?

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Pyto IDE averages 3.7 from 995 ratings.

### Do Git client or Pyto IDE have ads?

Neither Git client nor Pyto IDE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git client or Pyto IDE?

Git client ships an update every 9 days, and Pyto IDE every 8 days. Most recently, Git client was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pyto IDE on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Git client or Pyto IDE?

Git client currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Pyto IDE at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*