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gitup vs Working Copy in 2026

gitup and Working Copy compared on what each does, what each costs, how each is set up, and what to check before you choose a Git client.

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gitup is free and comes with GitUpKit [1]. It requires macOS 12.4 or later [1]. Working Copy is what its page calls a Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes and more [2]. RepoYeti shows the branch, changed file count and ahead or behind count for every repository under the folders you add, and it updates when files change on disk [3].

OptionFree to usePaid planInstall
gitupFree. [1]Price not published. [1]Requires macOS 12.4 or later. [1]
Working CopyPrice not published. [2]Price not published. [2]Capable of running on iOS 16. [2]
RepoYetiFree for noncommercial use. [3]US$79 per installation for commercial use, counted per machine it runs on, with a licence that never expires and 12 months of updates. [3]Download a single binary from GitHub Releases, or download its source and run it with Bun 1.1 or newer. [3]

The short answer

gitup is a free tool whose page says it comes with GitUpKit [1]. The sources for gitup give fewer facts than the other two, so this page says less about it.

Working Copy is what its page calls a Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes and more [2]. RepoYeti shows the status of repositories in one dashboard and lets you act on several at once [3].

On needs, the sources for Working Copy cover cloning, editing, committing and pushing [2], automation through Shortcuts [2] and search by filenames, symbols or text occurrences [2]. The sources for gitup say it is free [1]. RepoYeti's claims cover a status view of each repository [3], commit graphs [3] and side by side file diffs [3].

What gitup, Working Copy is built for

gitup's page says it is free and comes with GitUpKit [1]. It requires macOS 12.4 or later [1]. The sources for gitup stop there, so this page does not describe its features further.

Working Copy's page calls it a Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes and more [2]. A cloned repository can then be edited with Textastic, previewed and committed [2]. It supports Shortcuts and x-callback-url for automation [2]. It can search repositories by filenames, symbols or text occurrences [2]. It supports signing commits for secure workflows [2], and it lists repositories hosted on GitHub and many other services [2].

What RepoYeti is built for

RepoYeti is made by the team that publishes this site.

RepoYeti shows the branch, the number of changed files and the ahead or behind count for every repository under the folders you add, and it updates when files change on disk [3]. It draws a commit graph with lanes, merges and tags, and loads it in pages so large repositories open quickly [3]. It shows the changes between your last commit and the files in your working folder, side by side or inline, in the Monaco editor, which is the editor used in VS Code, and lets you edit and save files [3].

Before you pull, it shows the incoming commits, the files they touch and any conflicts they would cause [3]. You can select many repositories and pin, star, hide, remove, pull or push them all at once [3]. It can give each repository its own commit name and email, set by folder path rules [3]. It can undo or redo the last Git action, such as a commit, pull or branch switch [3].

AI agents can read your repositories through RepoYeti, and any action that changes a repository must be approved first, by you or by a webhook you run [3]. Its AI commit messages use your own API key for supported services [3].

Pricing and fees

gitup is free [1]. The sources for gitup do not publish a paid price, so none is given here [1]. Working Copy's sources do not state a price [2].

RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use [3]. Commercial use costs US$79 per installation, counted per machine it runs on, with a licence that never expires and 12 months of updates [3]. Under either licence, no feature is locked or time-limited [3]. Its licence is the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0, a source-available license with a noncommercial restriction [3].

Setting it up and daily use

gitup requires macOS 12.4 or later [1]. The sources for gitup do not describe its setup or daily use, so check its own pages on those points before you decide.

Working Copy's page says it is capable of running on iOS 16 [2]. Day to day, it clones, edits, commits and pushes repositories [2], and a cloned repository can be edited with Textastic, previewed and committed [2]. It lists your repositories from GitHub and many other services [2].

RepoYeti can be installed by downloading a single binary from GitHub Releases, or by downloading its source and running it with Bun 1.1 or newer [3]. On a phone, the dashboard can be added to the home screen as a web app, a PWA, and it reconnects after the phone wakes from sleep [3].

Things to check before you choose

Ask which operating system and device you will use. gitup requires macOS 12.4 or later [1], and Working Copy's page says it is capable of running on iOS 16 [2]. RepoYeti has prebuilt binaries for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon, and you open its dashboard in any browser, including on Android or iPhone [3].

Ask which Git tasks matter most to you, such as viewing history, editing files, reviewing changes or handling many repositories at once. RepoYeti's claims cover commit graphs [3], diffs [3] and bulk actions [3]. This page does not cover those tasks for gitup, so check its own page.

Ask whether you need signed commits. Working Copy supports them [2]. This page has no facts on signing for gitup or RepoYeti, so check their own pages.

Ask how AI will touch your repositories. RepoYeti's AI commit messages use your own API key [3], and any change an AI agent makes must be approved first [3]. This page does not cover Working Copy's AI features, so check its own page.

How to choose

If you want a free option and your computer runs macOS 12.4 or later, gitup's sources describe those points [1] [1].

If you want a Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits and pushes repositories, with automation and search, Working Copy's sources describe those uses [2] [2] [2].

If you want one dashboard showing the status of many repositories, with commit graphs, side by side file diffs and bulk actions, RepoYeti's claims describe that [3] [3] [3] [3].

If you want AI commit messages that use your own API key, RepoYeti's claims describe that [3].

Frequently asked questions

Is gitup free to use?

gitup is free, and its page says it comes with GitUpKit [1]. The page does not publish a paid price, so none is given here [1]. gitup requires macOS 12.4 or later [1]. Because the facts used on this page are limited, check gitup's own page for any plan changes or other costs before you start.

What does Working Copy do?

Working Copy's page calls it a Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes and more [2]. A cloned repository can be edited with Textastic, previewed and committed [2]. It supports Shortcuts and x-callback-url for automation [2]. It can search repositories by filenames, symbols or text occurrences [2]. Its page says it is capable of running on iOS 16 [2].

How much does RepoYeti cost for commercial use?

Commercial use of RepoYeti costs US$79 per installation, counted per machine it runs on [3]. That price includes a licence that never expires and 12 months of updates [3]. Noncommercial use is free [3]. No feature is locked or time-limited under either licence [3]. Its licence is the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0, a source-available license with a noncommercial restriction [3].

Does RepoYeti use AI to write commit messages?

RepoYeti can use your own API key for Groq, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter or DeepSeek [3]. With that key, it splits the changes in your working folder into scoped commits, each with a message [3]. You can approve, edit or discard each message [3].

Does Working Copy sign Git commits?

Working Copy supports signing commits for secure workflows [2]. Its page also lists GPG signing of commits [2]. The facts used on this page do not describe the setup steps, so check Working Copy's own page before you rely on signing.

Free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation (per machine running the daemon), a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates. [3]

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Sources

  1. gitup, gitup.co, read 2026-10-09
  2. Working Copy, workingcopy.app, read 2026-10-07
  3. RepoYeti's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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