# Git client vs Swifty Compiler

The clearest difference is rating: Git client at 4.8 against Swifty Compiler's 4.5. Git client also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 194). Swifty Compiler's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Git client sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Swifty Compiler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 194, 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 84% of Swifty Compiler's.

Git client ships an update every 9 days, Swifty Compiler fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | Swifty Compiler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [4.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifty-compiler-swift-ide/id1544749600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 84.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #26 | **#23** |
| Size | 93 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Hassan Taleb](https://appshunter.io/developer/955305566) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #74 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 |


### Swifty Compiler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifty-compiler-swift-ide/id1544749600)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #100 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Write, run, and experiment with Swift code on your mobile device. This app functions as a personal playground for testing algorithms, prototyping ideas, and enhancing coding skills with a variety of editing tools.

**Highlights:** Write and run Swift code, Import Swift and Playground files, Code completion and error highlighting, Code formatting and syntax correction, Code snapshots (PNG, JPEG, PDF), Dark and light mode support, Unlimited credits (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast code execution
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Great for on-the-go coding
- ✨ Good for learning Swift
- ✅ Useful for testing logic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost for features
- ⚠️ Limited free usage
- 💸 Subscription model criticized
- 🚫 No offline mode
- 🤔 Unreasonable charging logic

**Reported bugs**

- Refund screenshots are not correct
- Kept loading without doing anything
- Issues related to JSON parsing
- Cannot save projects without paying
- Cannot use Date or Calendar as types

**Requested features**

- Support for newer Swift versions
- Ability to import projects online
- Cache 'premium' pop-up
- Support multithreading (GCD)
- Fix console printing bug


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

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

### Is Swifty Compiler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Git client or Swifty Compiler?

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Swifty Compiler averages 4.5 from 194 ratings.

### Do Git client or Swifty Compiler have ads?

Neither Git client nor Swifty Compiler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git client or Swifty Compiler?

Git client ships an update every 9 days, and Swifty Compiler fortnightly. Most recently, Git client was updated on October 2, 2026 and Swifty Compiler on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Git client or Swifty Compiler?

Git client currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Swifty Compiler at #23. 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.*