# Git client vs Developer Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Git client at 4.8 against Developer Tools's 2.0. Git client also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Developer Tools's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, 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 Developer Tools 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Git client has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Git client's written reviews are positive against 100% of Developer Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Git client ships an update every 9 days, Developer Tools every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | Developer Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-tools-exabox/id1577374289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Alberto Malagoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/965971566) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #77 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 |


### Developer Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-tools-exabox/id1577374289)

This app consolidates over 30 essential developer utilities into a single, offline application. It provides tools for formatting, encoding, decoding, generating data, and testing code snippets without needing an internet connection. Enjoy a privacy-first approach with a one-time purchase and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Over 30 offline developer tools, JSON formatter and converter, Base64 encoder/decoder, Fake data generator, Regular expression evaluator, REST API client, Customizable themes and highlighting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

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

### Is Developer Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Git client or Developer Tools?

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Developer Tools averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Git client or Developer Tools have ads?

Neither Git client nor Developer Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git client or Developer Tools?

Git client ships an update every 9 days, and Developer Tools every 6 weeks. Most recently, Git client was updated on October 6, 2026 and Developer Tools on September 18, 2026.

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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.*