# Git client vs nRF Device Firmware Update

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Git client at 91% against nRF Device Firmware Update's 20%. Git client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). nRF Device Firmware Update's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Git client sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. nRF Device Firmware Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

Git client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Git client has 3.8K ratings behind it against 9, 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 20% of nRF Device Firmware Update's.

Git client ships an update every 9 days, nRF Device Firmware Update every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | nRF Device Firmware Update |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [2.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-device-firmware-update/id1624454660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #110 |
| Size | 94 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #80 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 |


### nRF Device Firmware Update

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-device-firmware-update/id1624454660)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application enables Over-The-Air Device Firmware Upgrade (OTA-DFU) for nRF5 devices using Bluetooth LE. It supports updating firmware in .zip format, prepared with the 'nrf util' tool.

**Highlights:** Over-The-Air Device Firmware Upgrade (OTA-DFU), Bluetooth LE connectivity, Supports nRF5x Series chips, Updates Secure or Legacy DFU bootloaders, Requires .zip firmware format, Uses 'nrf util' for firmware preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

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

### Is nRF Device Firmware Update free?

nRF Device Firmware Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Git client or nRF Device Firmware Update?

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while nRF Device Firmware Update averages 2.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Git client or nRF Device Firmware Update have ads?

Neither Git client nor nRF Device Firmware Update shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git client or nRF Device Firmware Update?

Git client ships an update every 9 days, and nRF Device Firmware Update every 9 months. Most recently, Git client was updated on October 14, 2026 and nRF Device Firmware Update on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Git client or nRF Device Firmware Update?

Git client currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and nRF Device Firmware Update at #110. 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.*