Working Copy
A full Git client for iPhone and iPad that lets you clone, edit, commit and push away from your desk
by Anders Borum · listed Nov 2, 2026
Quick verdict
If you keep anything in Git and own an iPad or iPhone, Working Copy is worth installing, and the Pro upgrade is worth it once you need to push regularly.
Best for Developers and writers who want to make and commit quick Git changes from an iPhone or iPad
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 2, 2026. How we review
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Working Copy puts real Git repositories on your iPhone or iPad. You clone a repo, get every branch and its history locally, browse and edit files, write commits, and push them back to the remote. It suits developers, writers keeping a blog or docs site in Git, and anyone who tends to think of a small fix while away from their computer and wants to handle it right away.
Day to day, it acts as a hub for your repositories rather than a place to do heavy coding. You can make quick edits in the app, or open the same files from other editors through the Files app, WebDAV or x-callback-url, then return to Working Copy to review changes and commit. Commits work offline and can be pushed once you are connected again. Fixing a typo, updating a TODO file or adding an asset someone sent you takes a minute or two.
Why we picked it: It is a mature, well-rated Git client that fits into how iOS handles files instead of fighting it.
Watch out for: The free version is limited, and pushing changes requires the Pro upgrade, so expect to pay if you plan to use it seriously.
What we like
- Full local clones with history for all branches
- Commit offline and push when back online
- Repositories are open to other apps through Files, WebDAV and x-callback-url
- Works well for quick fixes, docs and static site edits
- Strong rating from thousands of reviewers
What could be better
- Pushing to remotes needs the paid Pro unlock
- Not a replacement for a full IDE on a computer
- iPhone and iPad only, no Android version
Questions about Working Copy
Is Working Copy free?
It is free to download and you can clone, browse and commit. Pushing changes back to a remote requires the Pro in-app purchase.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Cloned repositories live on your device, so you can edit and commit without a connection and push later.
Can I edit files in other apps?
Yes. Other apps can open your repositories through the Files app, WebDAV or x-callback-url, and you commit the changes in Working Copy.
Is there an Android version?
No. Working Copy is built for iPhone and iPad.
From the developer: how Working Copy describes itself
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.
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