Comparison

Git client vs Firebase Console

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Git client

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
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Access Git repositories on the go. Clone, edit, commit and push while allowing other apps access to repositories. Git is a important part of our work-life and iOS can take part in this. The ability to commit even when offline has added utility on a device that moves in and out of network coverage. Cloning repositories gets you a local copy on your iOS device with commits for all branches. You can browse the content from within the app and make changes. Other applications supporting the Files app, WebDAV or x-callback-url has access to these files. Changes made can be committed and the commits can in turn be pushed back to the remote. The idea of doing significant programming on iOS might seem far fetched when you are used to a large screen, a physical keyboard and a full IDE. But just as it turned out that not every email is serious prose, then not everything that goes on in Git is significant programming. Sometimes you just want to update a TODO file or make adjustments to your Jekyll site. Sometimes you just need to add a file the designer sent after hours. If you ever make reminders about small things to do with the code-base, then you should give Working Copy a try. You will spend less time moving stuff around and you will get much better commit messages when you write them for fixes that are still fresh in your mind. You won't be leaving your computer behind any time soon, but sometimes it is faster to just fix things with the device in your hand. When you do need to perform real work on iOS, Working Copy is a powerful tool. Editor has syntax highlighting for more than 50 programming languages and a built-in color picker. Preview images, Markdown and HTML files with a Javascript console pointing to errors in your code. Create new branches and merge or rebase them back, with a brilliant merge-tool for handling conflicts. If you need to automate your work there are Working Copy actions in the Shortcuts app for most operations. Even if you never edit a line of code on iOS, Working Copy is a great companion for reviewing and discussing code. Repositories are cross indexed and with powerful fuzzy search you can quickly jump from a symbol to the declaration or reverse from the declaration to all usages. A graph of your commits lets you zoom out for a overview of the commit tree or zoom in for specifics about each commit, with speed and beauty you won’t find in desktop Git applications. Review the changes your files have gone through with a diff viewer that is great for text and images. There is even hex-dump mode for that obscure occasion. Working Copy is a free download but you need to unlock pro features such as the ability to push commits and manage more than 5 repositories. There is no venture capital, large company or ads funding development and your support through in-app purchase directly sustains development. Try out pro features with a 10 day free trial. When you pay to unlock you get permanent access to all pro features at the time of purchase as well as any added the next year. When 12 months have passed you keep all existing pro features but any new ones introduced are locked until you renew your unlock.

About

Firebase Console

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore data, export/import collections, monitor usage, and send test messages. Offers a phone-first interface for mobile developers.

Highlights
  • Bulk export/import Firestore collections
  • Edit and delete Firestore documents
  • Undo and view change history
  • Monitor Firebase usage and costs
  • Manage Authentication users
  • Send FCM test messages
  • Customizable project dashboard
Features
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Firedeck is the Firebase administration toolkit built for iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore, export and import whole collections, undo any change, watch your usage, ship Remote Config rollouts, and send FCM test messages — all from a phone-first interface built for how mobile developers work. DO WHAT THE WEB CONSOLE CAN'T • Bulk export — a collection, query, or selection as JSON, NDJSON, CSV, or a full backup, even in the background • Bulk import — JSON, NDJSON, or CSV files, with detected types and a preview before anything is written • Bulk edit & delete — set, rename, or remove fields across many documents, or delete them, in one go • Undo & history — every Firestore change is kept for 30 days and can be undone safely • Usage monitor — reads, writes, and deletes vs. the free quota, 30-day charts, and a Blaze cost estimate • Auth user tools — export users, or disable, enable, and delete many at once EVERY FIREBASE SERVICE YOU SHIP WITH • Firestore — browse collections, drill into documents, edit fields, filter, export, and import • Cloud Storage — browse buckets, preview, upload, download, delete • Remote Config — inspect parameters, change defaults, push safe rollouts • Cloud Functions — browse functions and triage recent errors • Cloud Messaging — compose and send FCM test messages with payload validation • Authentication — search, export, and bulk-manage users, edit custom claims, trigger password resets • Realtime Database — navigate every instance with a fast browser • Hosting — view sites, channels, and release history with rollback context • App Distribution — track tester groups, manage members, review releases • App Check — see registered services and enforcement state • Security Rules — inspect rulesets and releases • IAM — audit members, role bindings, and permissions • Extensions — view installed instances and configuration • Cloud Logging — stream recent entries with severity filters A DASHBOARD THAT'S YOURS Build a deck per project from the widgets you care about — document counts, today's usage, latest hosting release, function errors, parameter values, user count. Resize, reorder, and switch accounts without losing your layout. BUILT FOR TRUST Firedeck connects with your Google account using standard OAuth and talks to Google directly — there is no Firedeck server. Edit history and exports stay on your iPhone. Reading and monitoring are free for everyone. Actions that change your data are opt-in, clearly marked, and part of Firedeck Pro. FREE • Sign in with one Google account • Browse all of your projects • Read-only access to every Firebase service above • Today's usage against the free quota • A starter deck of up to 3 widgets FIREDECK PRO • Make changes across Firebase — edit, create, and delete Firestore documents; upload and delete Storage objects; update Remote Config; send FCM messages; manage Authentication users and custom claims; promote Hosting releases; manage App Distribution testers; run Cloud Functions • Everything in "Do what the web console can't" (today's usage stays free) • Unlimited dashboard widgets • Unlimited Google accounts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Firedeck Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Firedeck is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Firebase and the Firebase logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Terms of Use: https://gelatka.dev/apps/firedeck/terms

Screenshots

Git client4 screens
Firebase Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Git client at 4.8 against Firebase Console's 3.0. Git client also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 2) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Git client sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Firebase Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Git client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Git client has 3.8K ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of Firebase Console's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Git client ships an update every 10 days, Firebase Console every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Git client versus Firebase Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGit clientFirebase Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumAdam Gelatka

Customer experience

Git client

All ratings3,792 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%

Firebase Console

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Git client

One-time13
  • Unlock transfer4 variantsFree
  • Pro Unlock trial2 variantsFree
  • Pro Unlock trial (2023)Free
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  • Pro Unlock trial (2024)Free
  • Pro Unlock trial (2025)Free
  • Support Development$1.99
  • Pro Upgrade (2025)$17.99
  • Pro Upgrade (2024)$17.99
  • Pro Upgrade$17.99
  • Pro Upgrade (2022)$17.99
  • Pro Upgrade (2023)$17.99
  • Working Copy Pro Unlock$24.99
  • Working Copy Pro Unlock$35.99
3 purchases

Firebase Console

Subscriptions2
  • Firedeck Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Firedeck Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firedeck Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Git client free?
Git client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firebase Console free?
Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Git client or Firebase Console?
Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Firebase Console averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Git client or Firebase Console have ads?
Neither Git client nor Firebase Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Git client or Firebase Console?
Git client ships an update every 10 days, and Firebase Console every 9 days. Most recently, Git client was updated on November 1, 2026 and Firebase Console on October 31, 2026.

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