# Git client vs Python Editor App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Git client at 91% against Python Editor App's 20%. Git client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Git client sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Python Editor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Git client's written reviews are positive against 20% of Python Editor App's.

Git client ships an update every 10 days, Python Editor App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | Python Editor App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [4.1 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-editor-app/id1672453872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #36 |
| Size | 94 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Andromeda Corp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745089768) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #71 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access and manage Git repositories on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push changes, even offline. Offers syntax highlighting, file previews, and powerful search for code review.

**Highlights:** Offline commits, Repository cloning, Syntax highlighting, File previews, Merge tool, Shortcuts integration, Commit graph visualization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock trial (2023) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2024) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2025) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial | Free | one-time |
| Support Development | $1.99 | 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 | $35.99 | one-time |


### Python Editor App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-editor-app/id1672453872)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #150 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Code and run Python 3 scripts directly on your iOS device with a feature-rich editor. Enjoy syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion, and AI-powered code assistance. Optimize your workflow with multi-window support and background script execution.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and run Python 3 scripts, Syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion, AI-powered code assistant, Multi-window support, Background script execution, Reusable code snippets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Premium Pro W | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Py Editor Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great mobile Python IDE
- 📚 Helpful built-in learning resources
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall/subscription model
- 🔒 No free trial or limited functionality
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to close subscription popup
- 🚫 Unusable without paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Typing issues and keyboard problems
- Inability to run certain file types

**Requested features**

- Add support for third-party modules
- Improve cursor control and editing capabilities
- Provide option to disable review prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

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

### Is Python Editor App free?

Python Editor App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Git client or Python Editor App?

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Python Editor App averages 4.1 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Git client or Python Editor App have ads?

Neither Git client nor Python Editor App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git client or Python Editor App?

Git client ships an update every 10 days, and Python Editor App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Git client was updated on November 1, 2026 and Python Editor App on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Git client or Python Editor App?

Git client currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Python Editor App at #36. 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.*