# Git client vs Jayson

The clearest difference is rating: Git client at 4.8 against Jayson's 4.5. Git client also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 425) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Git client sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Git client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Git client has 3.8K ratings behind it against 425, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Git client's written reviews are positive against 81% of Jayson's.

Git client ships an update every 9 days, Jayson every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | Jayson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [4.5 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 425 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #96 |
| Size | 93 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #65 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 |


### Jayson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows you to view and edit JSON files directly on your device. It offers features like tabbed browsing, split-screen comparisons, and integration with Siri Shortcuts and the Share Sheet for easy JSON parsing and management.

**Highlights:** Browse JSON files, Table or syntax highlighted text view, Tabbed interface, Multiple splits for comparison, Siri Shortcuts integration, Share Sheet Actions, URL schemes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive JSON editing interface
- 🎯 Perfect for FNF mod development and updates
- 📱 Excellent iOS implementation with native feel
- 🔧 Powerful JSON manipulation capabilities
- ⚡ Great Shortcuts and URL scheme integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
- ❌ Missing search functionality
- 📵 Safari browser support issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for advanced options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening large JSON files (89MB+)
- Crashes on regular use despite functionality
- Device freezing for extended periods
- Safari compatibility broken in recent updates
- Navigation back through JSON structure is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Search/find functionality within files
- JSON editing and modification capabilities
- XML format support
- Split-view for comparing different arrays
- Export functionality for edited JSON


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

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

### Is Jayson free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Git client or Jayson?

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Jayson averages 4.5 from 425 ratings.

### Do Git client or Jayson have ads?

Neither Git client nor Jayson shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git client or Jayson?

Git client ships an update every 9 days, and Jayson every 3 weeks. Most recently, Git client was updated on September 23, 2026 and Jayson on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Git client or Jayson?

Git client currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Jayson at #96. 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.*