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Handle notifications, issues and pull request reviews for your GitHub repositories from your phone
by GitHub · listed Nov 2, 2026
Quick verdict
If you use GitHub regularly, it is worth installing: it is free and handles quick reviews, replies and triage well. Just don't expect it to replace your desktop setup.
Best for Developers and maintainers who want to triage notifications and review pull requests away from their computer
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 2, 2026. How we review
GitHub review
GitHub's official mobile app covers the parts of software work that don't need a laptop. You can go through notifications, read and reply to issues and pull requests, review and merge code, and sort issues with labels, assignees and projects. It suits developers, maintainers and team leads who already work on GitHub and want to keep things moving between desk sessions. It is not a coding environment.
Day to day it works best as a triage tool. You clear the notification inbox on a commute, approve a small pull request, or answer a question in an issue thread so a teammate isn't left waiting. Browsing files and code is handy for a quick check, but a phone screen limits how much of a large diff you can take in. The app follows native conventions on both iOS and Android and gets frequent updates.
Why we picked it: It is the official client, it is free, and it handles the review-and-respond loop well enough that small tasks don't have to wait until you are back at a computer.
Watch out for: You can't write or edit real code here, and long or complex pull requests are still hard to review properly on a small screen.
What we like
- Free official client with the same account and permissions as the website
- Review, comment on and merge pull requests on the go
- Notification inbox makes quick triage easy
- Labels, assignees and projects can be managed from the app
- Available on both iOS and Android with frequent updates
What could be better
- Not a place to write or edit code
- Large diffs are awkward to review on a phone
- Requires a GitHub account to be useful
Questions about GitHub
Is the GitHub app free?
Yes, the app is free to download and use with any GitHub account. The Google Play listing mentions in-app purchases, which are likely tied to optional paid GitHub services, not the core features.
Which platforms does it run on?
It is available on iPhone and iPad through the App Store and on Android through Google Play.
Can I write code in the app?
Not in any meaningful way. It is built for browsing code, reviewing, commenting and managing issues, not for development.
Does it work offline?
It needs an internet connection to load notifications, issues and pull requests, since everything lives on GitHub's servers.
Can I merge pull requests from my phone?
Yes, if your account has permission to merge in that repository, you can review and merge directly from the app.
From the developer: how GitHub describes itself
There’s a lot you can do on GitHub that doesn’t require a complex development environment – like sharing feedback on a design discussion, or reviewing a few lines of code. GitHub for iOS lets you move work forward wherever you are. Stay in touch with your team, triage issues, and even merge, right from the app. We’re making these tasks easy for you to perform, no matter where you work, with a beautifully native experience.
You can use GitHub for iOS to:
• Browse your latest notifications • Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests • Review and merge Pull Requests • Organize Issues with labels, assignees, projects, and more • Browse your files and code • Discover new and trending repositories
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