Best Github Desktop Apps

194+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right github desktop apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 194+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Github Desktop Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GitHubGitHubFree4.8★ (35K)NoYesJul 2026
2Claude by AnthropicClaude by AnthropicFree4.7★ (207K)NoYesJul 2026
3Windows App MobileWindows App MobileFree4.1★ (7.7K)NoNoJul 2026
4RustDesk Remote DesktopRustDesk Remote DesktopFree4.1★ (67)NoNoJul 2026
5Git client - Working CopyGit client - Working CopyFree4.8★ (3.7K)NoYesJul 2026
6GitFlow : GitHub ActionsGitFlow : GitHub ActionsFreeYesYesJul 2026
7ZLGithubClientZLGithubClientFree4.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
8Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)$14.994.6★ (1.6K)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Github Desktop

GitHub#1

GitHub by GitHub

Projects, ideas, & code to go
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.8😐(35K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Developer Tools
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Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app design
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
Claude by Anthropic#2

Claude by Anthropic by Anthropic PBC

AI assistant for life and work
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(207K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in Productivity
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This AI assistant helps you write, research, code, and solve complex problems. It can analyze documents, code, and images, and even respond to voice commands. Expand your capabilities and tackle new projects with this intelligent thinking partner.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful and versatile AI assistant
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • 💡 Innovative features like 'Projects'
  • 🤖 Intelligent and thoughtful responses

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
  • 🚫 Limitations on free usage and throttling
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
Windows App Mobile#3

Windows App Mobile by Microsoft Corporation

Ранее удаленный рабочий стол
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.1😐(7.7K ratings)
Free
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Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless remote desktop experience
  • 👍 Smooth mouse and keyboard support
  • 🚀 Reliable connections
  • 👍 Great integration with Windows

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard issues (no virtual keyboard, input problems)
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Resolution and scaling problems

More Github Desktop apps to explore

4
RustDesk Remote Desktop
RustDesk Remote Desktop
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Remote access and control
Free

This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.

Open-source remote desktopRemote access and controlTeamViewer alternative
🔧 Utilities
(67)
free
5
Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
for GitHub and self-hosted
Free

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.

Clone, edit, commit, and push repositoriesOffline commit capabilitySyntax highlighting for 50+ languages
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
6
GitFlow : GitHub Actions
GitFlow : GitHub Actions
GitFlow : GitHub Actions
Track your GitHub workflows
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
7
ZLGithubClient
ZLGithubClient
ZLGithubClient
Client For Github
Free

This open-source client leverages GitHub's APIs to help users discover and interact with repositories and developers. It allows for searching, tracking trending projects, browsing code, and managing issues and pull requests.

Search repositories and developersView trending projectsBrowse repository code
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
free
8
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)
Fast & Secure Remote Desktop
$14.99

Access and control any computer from your mobile device. This secure remote desktop application offers high-performance connections and supports various protocols for seamless remote work and access.

Secure remote connectionsSupports RDP, VNC, and Fluid protocolsEasy setup for any computer
💼 Business
(1.6K)
paid
9
RemotePC Remote Desktop
RemotePC Remote Desktop
RemotePC Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop Access
Free

Access your office or home computers from your iOS device with high-speed, 4K quality remote desktop access. Transfer files, control applications, and collaborate with others remotely.

Instant remote computer accessConnect to multiple computersTeamwork and collaboration
📊 Productivity
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Remoter VNC - Remote Desktop
Remoter VNC - Remote Desktop
Remoter VNC - Remote Desktop
by Remoter Labs LLC
$0.99

Access and control your computers remotely from your mobile device. This app offers a virtual trackpad for precise control, supports multiple connections, and includes international keyboard mappings. It's designed for easy setup and efficient management of your machines.

Virtual trackpad for precise controlMultiple simultaneous connectionsInternational keyboard support
📊 Productivity
(885)
free with in-app purchases
11
Gitown for Github
Gitown for Github
Gitown for Github
Github client
Free

Manage your GitHub workflow on the go. Triage issues, review code, and merge pull requests with a native experience. Discover trending repositories and stay updated with notifications.

Triage issues and pull requestsReview and merge pull requestsOrganize issues with labels
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
free
12
NapCat -Offline GitHub Client
NapCat -Offline GitHub Client
NapCat -Offline GitHub Client
Save Code to Read Later
Free

Access and read your favorite GitHub repositories offline on any device. This app offers a powerful code editor and comfortable reading experience with syntax highlighting for over 90 languages. Enjoy your code anywhere, anytime.

Offline Git clientCode editorSyntax highlighting
📊 Productivity
(7)
free with in-app purchases
13
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
Удаленный доступ отовсюду
Free

Access and control your computers remotely from any location. This secure and reliable software offers high performance and low latency, suitable for IT professionals and personal users alike. It's designed for seamless connections, whether for work, study, or support.

Remote access from anywhereSecure and reliable connectionsHigh performance and low latency
🔧 Utilities
(28K)
freemium
14
Project Viewer for GitHub
Project Viewer for GitHub
Project Viewer for GitHub
by Frank Hartmann
Free

This application provides a straightforward way to view GitHub Projects. It offers a simple interface for accessing project boards and tasks directly from your device.

View GitHub ProjectsSimple interfaceAccess project boards
📊 Productivity
(7)
free
15
Remote Desktop Manager
Remote Desktop Manager
Remote Desktop Manager
Remote Connection Management
Free

Access and manage all your remote connections and passwords from a single application. Centralize your data sources and connect to servers, virtual machines, and workstations with a single tap. Securely store and automatically input credentials for various services.

Manage remote connectionsStore and manage passwordsAutomatic credential input
🔧 Utilities
(96)
free
16
Contribution Graphs for GitHub
Contribution Graphs for GitHub
Contribution Graphs for GitHub
by Ander Goig
Free

Monitor your GitHub activity directly from your device's home screen. Customize widget size and color themes to personalize your view of your contributions.

Home screen widgetsGitHub username inputCustomizable widget sizes
🛠️ Developer Tools
(21)
free
17
DeskIn Remote Desktop
DeskIn Remote Desktop
DeskIn Remote Desktop
Access any device from mobile
Free

Access and control your computers and mobile devices from anywhere with a fast, secure, and stable remote connection. Share files, provide IT support, or enjoy remote gaming with ultra-HD resolution and low latency.

Cross-Platform Remote AccessSecure Unattended AccessFile Transfer & Sync
📊 Productivity
(369)
free with in-app purchases
18
Starship -Your Stars On GitHub
Starship -Your Stars On GitHub
Starship -Your Stars On GitHub
Effortlessly Organize Repos
Free

Organize your GitHub starred repositories with nested tags for efficient management. Syncs across devices and offers offline access to your curated collection of code.

Nested tags for repository classificationCross-device synchronizationOffline access to stars
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium
19
Refined GitHub
Refined GitHub
Refined GitHub
Improvements for github.com
Free

Enhance your GitHub experience with this Safari extension. It streamlines the interface and introduces over 200 features, including improved link detection, visible whitespace, and one-click tools for common tasks. Gain deeper insights into code, pull requests, and repository history.

Linkifies issue/PR references and URLsMakes whitespace characters visibleReduces tab size to 4 spaces
🛠️ Developer Tools
(81)
free
20
GitHub Theme Customizer
GitHub Theme Customizer
GitHub Theme Customizer
Theme GitHub to your liking
Free

Customize the visual appearance of GitHub with this extension. Easily change interface colors to match your personal preferences and instantly see your GitHub transformed.

Change GitHub colorsPersonalize interfaceInstant visual transformation
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free

FAQ about Github Desktop

What are the best github desktop apps for iPhone?
GitHub tops our github desktop apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 35K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top github desktop apps we rank are free to download, including GitHub and Claude by Anthropic.
GitHub has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 194+ github desktop apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to manage your code projects, review code changes, and collaborate with your team. You can browse notifications, read and reply to issues and pull requests, merge pull requests, organize issues with labels and assignees, browse files and code, and discover new repositories.
This application is designed for software developers, project managers, and anyone involved in collaborative software development. It's particularly useful for teams who need to manage code, track issues, and review changes on the go.