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PuppyGit alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave PuppyGit: android only, and cannot generate SSH keys itself. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PuppyGit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Working Copy currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Working Copy logoWorking CopyFree plan + paidNoiOS4 of 466.5
  1. Working Copy logo

    1. Working CopyTop pick

    Best for: iPhone and iPad users who edit, commit and push to Git repositories on the go

    Free plan + paidiOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from PuppyGit

    The leading mobile Git client, if you switch to iPhone or iPad.

    Pros

    • The most complete Git client on iOS
    • Files app integration lets other apps edit repo files
    • One-time purchase instead of a subscription

    Cons

    • Pushing requires the paid unlock
    • iOS and iPadOS only for now
    • Pro features added after 12 months need a new purchase
    Visit Working Copy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Working Copy a good PuppyGit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pricing model
    Free download, paid Pro unlock
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workingcopy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Push to remote
    Pro feature
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workingcopy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Purchase type
    One-time purchase
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workingcopy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platform
    iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workingcopy.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best PuppyGit alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Working Copy logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for most people

Working Copy

The leading mobile Git client, if you switch to iPhone or iPad.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for a free option

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

Working Copy logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Working Copy

The leading mobile Git client, if you switch to iPhone or iPad.

GitHub Desktop logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for open source

GitHub Desktop

A free, simple desktop client for when you are back at a computer.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for Mac

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for Windows

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for Linux

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

PuppyGit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to PuppyGit?

Working Copy ranks first right now. The leading mobile Git client, if you switch to iPhone or iPad. lazygit and GitHub Desktop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to PuppyGit?

Yes. Working Copy (free plan + paid), lazygit (open source) and GitHub Desktop (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to PuppyGit?

Yes: lazygit and GitHub Desktop.

Which PuppyGit alternatives work on Linux?

lazygit runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from PuppyGit?

The complaints we hear most: android only; cannot generate SSH keys itself; interface is functional rather than polished.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces PuppyGit, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.