Overview
Summary
The useful answer before the supporting detail.
Working Copy is a full-featured Git client for iOS that lets developers clone, edit, commit, and push repositories from their mobile devices S1. It solves the problem of managing Git workflows on the go by providing repository management, SSH authentication, and integration with external editors and automation tools S1 S57. Its practical value is enabling development tasks like reviewing code, editing files, and syncing changes through Auto-Sync, all from an iOS device S1 S41.
Product identity and positioning
Name, category, positioning, audience, and first-party claims.
- Identity: Working Copy is a full-featured Git client for iOS by Algoritmer en gros (Anders Borum) S1 S72.
- Core purpose: It enables cloning, editing, committing, and pushing Git repositories from mobile devices S1.
- Intended users: Developers and technical users who need Git access on iOS S1.
- Product scope: A mobile app, not a platform; includes repository management, SSH keys, and URL scheme automation S57.
- Positioning: The vendor emphasizes it as a "powerful Git client" with full features S41.
- Claimed distinction: Reviewer claims it is "an astoundingly good git client" and "if Apple were to write a git client, it would look like this" S1.
Use cases and audiences
Who the product serves and the jobs it is designed to handle.
| Audience | Practical use case |
|---|---|
| Developers | Review and manage code in GitHub Enterprise repositories offline S1. |
| Bloggers | Edit and commit Markdown files for Jekyll blogs using external editors like Textastic and Ulysses S1. |
| Travelers | Access and manage Git repositories on the go S1. |
| Teams | Collaborate on Markdown files via GitHub and Working Copy, using Split View on iPad S1. |
Traffic and search
SEO analysis
Collected Oct 24, 2026workingcopy.app: an estimated 7,025 total monthly visits and about 300 monthly organic visits across 203 ranking keywords. Scout crawled 15 pages and measured a technical health score of 88/100.
Search summary
The useful answer before the supporting detail.
Working Copy is the powerful Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes and more. workingcopy.app: an estimated 7,025 total monthly visits and about 300 monthly organic visits across 203 ranking keywords. Scout crawled 15 pages and measured a technical health score of 88/100.
- Total traffic (modeled): 7,025 monthly visits across all channels.
- Organic search traffic (estimated): 300 monthly visits from search.
- Strongest sampled ranking: working copy at position 1.
- Leading page in the collected evidence: https://workingcopy.app/.
- Closest measured organic competitor: apps.apple.com, appearing 4 times in the sampled first-page SERPs.
- Technical crawl: 15 pages, health score 88/100.
Website intelligence — Collected evidence
Company identity and positioning
| Page type | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| integrations | Working Copy is the powerful Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes and more. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| features | Working Copy is a full featured Git client for iOS and since Git is a powerful version-control system it can take some time to master. The same is true for Working Copy, and even though you will not need to work with the command-line, some understanding of Git is needed. If you are not confident with Git's core concepts you should read the first few chapters of Pro Git by Scott Chacon or the excellent tutorials Atlassian has made available. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Clone from a remote: Press + on the list of repositories and provide a URL pointing to your repository. Working Copy supports https, ssh, git, and http protocols. HTTPS and SSH are recommended for secure transfer of your code and credentials. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | There is special support for GitHub, BitBucket, GitLab and other hosting providers to list your available repositories, making cloning as simple as picking a repository and tapping clone. Even when Working Copy has no specific support for a hosting provider, you can copy-paste your URL into the top field and Working Copy will clone just as well. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | File content is shown with syntax highlighting for sourcecode and a preview of html and document files. To edit you will need to switch away from Preview mode with the button at the top showing your current mode. Tap the action-button in the upper-right corner to send the file to other applications such as Mail through a share sheet. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | The editing inside Working Copy is bare-bones and neutral in that neither programming languages, markdown nor regular text files get special treatment. If you are performing heavy editing consider using a specialized text-editor app for programming, markdown or other purposes. You can read more about using Working Copy in combination with other applications. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | The list of files include everything that can be committed. You tap files to stage or unstage for commit and the rightmost button shows the difference for this particular file between working directory and last commit. When looking at differences you can stage/unstage individual hunks by long-tapping and swiping making it possible to commit some changes in a file but leave others uncommitted. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | You can pull the list of repositories down to Fetch for all your repositories. If any of your repositories received new commits you will be able to Merge all these repositories with a single tap. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Sometimes data cannot be automatically combined because your local changes conflict with the changes from the commits fetched. These conflicts can be resolved by manually editing files and picking the wanted parts from the conflict markers and tapping the Resolve button. A faster solution is to use the Resolve tool that lets you resolve conflicts for many files at once. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Auto-Sync does all of this for you, committing, pulling and pushing whenever changes are detected. Enable it from the button above Remotes on the repository status screen, where a log of what Auto-Sync has done is also available. The commit message is one you write or is [suggested by AI](#ai-suggestions), and merge conflicts pause syncing until you resolve them inside Working Copy. Auto-Sync requires a remote and is a pro feature. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Authentication will always try with a username included on the form username@ otherwise remembering the last username for that host. The username git has special meaning for many hosts such that the actual user account is derived from the SSH key used to authenticate. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | If you enter the Repository page you can add or delete remotes. After cloning there is only a single “origin” remote and, in many scenarios, there is no need for additional remotes. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
Website intelligence — Scout synthesis
- Positioning: Working Copy is a full-featured Git client for iOS, supporting clone, edit, commit, push, and more W2. It is described by users as "the best all-round git client on iOS" and "in a class of one" W22W23.
- Key differentiators: Privacy-first design with minimal data collection W50, opt-in AI features W6W56, offline repository availability W13, and integration with Shortcuts and x-callback-url for automation W5.
- Monetization: One-time purchase with optional pro unlock; students get pro features free via GitHub Student Developer Pack W80W83. Users praise the sustainable, non-subscription model W16.
- Trust signals: Long-standing user loyalty (e.g., repurchase after 2019) W15, positive reviews from notable tech writers like Federico Viticci W20W21.
- Gaps: The homepage lacks explicit pricing for the standard pro unlock (only student pricing is shown) W83; no changelog or version history is evident in the catalog.
Domain performance
Modeled total traffic, six-month trend, engagement, countries, and domain identity.
Total website traffic
Six-month trafficModeled monthly visits
Monthly visits7,025
Global rank#3,092,907
Top-country rankKR #153,438
Bounce rate40.1%
Pages per visit1.22
Visit duration1s
| Month | Modeled visits |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7,241 |
| 2026-05 | 6,171 |
| 2026-06 | 5,061 |
| 2026-07 | 10,541 |
| 2026-08 | 6,739 |
| 2026-09 | 7,025 |
Top visitor countries
| Country | Name | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|
| US | United States | 38.6% |
| IN | India | 25.2% |
| KR | Korea, Republic of | 22.9% |
| DE | Germany | 13.3% |
38.6%United States
United States38.6%India25.2%Korea, Republic of22.9%Germany13.3%
Domain identity
| Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered | May 8, 2018 |
| Last changed | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Expires | May 8, 2027 |
| WHOIS server | — |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| Nameservers | ns1.netim.net, ns2.netim.net, ns3.netim.net |
Website capture
Organic keywords
Top keywords and an independent Google result page.
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Volume | CPC | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|---|
| working copy | 790 | $0.00 | $430 |
| iphone companion windows git | 110 | $0.00 | $100 |
| working copy student | 90 | $0.00 | $90 |
| github ipad files | 40 | $0.00 | $40 |
| working copy（ | 30 | $0.00 | $30 |
Independent Google result page
Query: working copy
| Position | Title | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Working Copy, Git on iOS | https://workingcopy.app/ | Working Copy is the powerful Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes and more. |
| 2 | Git client - Working Copy - App Store - Apple | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807 | 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 ... |
| 3 | Obsidian experience with Working Copy for iOS | https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/11co9ye/how_is_a_obsidian_experience_and_usage_with/ | Spun Obsidian up last night with longform plug-in to put together template for plays. Sync cost seems higher as compared to using Working Copy (git). ... |
| 4 | Working Copy Users' guide | https://workingcopyapp.com/users-guide | A comprehensive guide to Working Copy, the powerful Git client for iOS. Learn how to clone repositories, commit changes, manage branches, configure SSH, ... |
| 5 | Git Client for iOS: Working Copy | https://help.ulysses.app/en_US/integrations/git-client-for-ios-working-copy | Working Copy is a Git client for iPad and iPhone. Because Ulysses allows embedding external folders on iOS, the two apps integrate nicely. |
| 6 | [Mobile] Setting up iOS git-based syncing with mobile app ... | https://forum.obsidian.md/t/mobile-setting-up-ios-git-based-syncing-with-mobile-app-using-working-copy/16499 | The LFS download process seems to keep running even when Working Copy takes an error, but sometimes the folder sync will kick off before this is ... |
| 7 | For iOS iPadOS users (Working Copy) | https://github.com/charliie-dev/Logseq-Git-Sync-101/wiki/For-iOS-iPadOS-users-(Working-Copy) | This repo aims to help Logseq users to sync their data with Git and GitHub. - For iOS iPadOS users (Working Copy) ... |
| 8 | Using iPad Pro with Working Copy | https://danielsaidi.com/blog/2017/11/05/ipad-pro-working-copy | In this post, I will write about my experience using Working Copy on my iPad Pro, adding a blog post to a Jekyll-powered blog, then pushing ... |
| 9 | Git Client: Working Copy | https://www.textasticapp.com/v10/manual/integration_other_apps/git_client_working_copy.html | Files are edited in place and every change is reflected immediately in Working Copy, which owns the folder. For example, when you edit a file in a repository, ... |
Important pages
Pages earning the most estimated search traffic in the sample.
| URL | Ranking keywords | Estimated traffic | Best position |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://workingcopy.app/ | 20 | 252.4 | 1 |
Website intelligence — Collected evidence
Prioritized website intelligence pages
| Type | Page | Words | Change | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations | Working Copy, Git on iOS | 1,227 | new | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| features | Working Copy - Users Guide - Advanced Git Features | 4,908 | new | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| integrations | Privacy Policy for Working Copy | 367 | new | https://workingcopy.app/privacy.html |
| integrations | Privacy Policy for Working Copy | 195 | new | https://workingcopy.app/refund.html |
| integrations | Privacy Policy for Working Copy | 678 | new | https://workingcopy.app/terms.html |
| integrations | Working Copy for students | 123 | new | https://workingcopy.app/education/ |
Features
| Page type | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| features | Working Copy | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Users’ guide | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | 1\. Introduction | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Working Copy is a full featured Git client for iOS and since Git is a powerful version-control system it can take some time to master. The same is true for Working Copy, and even though you will not need to work with the command-line, some understanding of Git is needed. If you are not confident with Git's core concepts you should read the first few chapters of Pro Git by Scott Chacon or the excellent tutorials Atlassian has made available. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | 1.1 Cloning repositories | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | The first step is to get hold of a local copy of the Git repositories you want to access. Duplicating a repository from a remote server is known as cloning. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | There are two ways to get repositories into Working Copy: | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Clone from a remote: Press + on the list of repositories and provide a URL pointing to your repository. Working Copy supports https, ssh, git, and http protocols. HTTPS and SSH are recommended for secure transfer of your code and credentials. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | There is special support for GitHub, BitBucket, GitLab and other hosting providers to list your available repositories, making cloning as simple as picking a repository and tapping clone. Even when Working Copy has no specific support for a hosting provider, you can copy-paste your URL into the top field and Working Copy will clone just as well. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Import via Files app: Copy directories into the Files app Working Copy location. If the directory does not contain a .git subdirectory at top-level, Working Copy assumes you want a new repository with all these files added. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Security note: Avoid using unencrypted http transfer, as your login credentials and source code can be intercepted. Use https or ssh instead, especially on untrusted networks. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | 1.2 Accessing files | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Data in Working Copy is organized as repositories, containing directories, which themselves contain either sub-directories or files. Tapping a file shows the file content, the changes to the file and the status of the file. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | File content is shown with syntax highlighting for sourcecode and a preview of html and document files. To edit you will need to switch away from Preview mode with the button at the top showing your current mode. Tap the action-button in the upper-right corner to send the file to other applications such as Mail through a share sheet. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | The editing inside Working Copy is bare-bones and neutral in that neither programming languages, markdown nor regular text files get special treatment. If you are performing heavy editing consider using a specialized text-editor app for programming, markdown or other purposes. You can read more about using Working Copy in combination with other applications. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | To copy files tap and hold to show a context menu, pick Copy, then navigate to the destination directory and press + in the upper right corner to insert File from clipboard. Move files and directories by dragging them around directory listings. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | 1.3 Committing changes | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | When you have file modifications the Changes tab lights up. You can see what has been added in green and what has been deleted in red. If you are satisfied with the changes you can commit them to the repository with a button on the Status tab. A faster way, however, is to swipe left on the file in the directory listing. Swiping left can generally be performed on lists of files, directories and repositories allowing convenient access to frequent actions. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | You can commit a single file, multiple files or the entire repository at once, and it is considered good practice to make a commit represent one conceptual change to your repository. Following this practice also makes it easier to come up with concise yet descriptive commit messages. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | Word suggestions are shown above the keyboard when writing your commit message. Suggestions are based on the filenames and changes you are about to commit, as well as previous commit messages in the same repository. This is combined with frequently used sentences in commit messages in public repositories. No information from your commits or repository is collected to make this happen. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
Pricing and plans
No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.
Integrations and supported platforms
| Page type | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| integrations | [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id896694807?pt=15897&ct=website&mt=8 "Download on the App Store") | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Working Copy | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | the powerful Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes & [more](#). | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | [Sign-Up](#) | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | with Textastic and committed then a Swift PLayground inside Working Copy is opened from Files app.](img/video-frame-overlay-24.png) | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | [Working Copy clones a Git repository which can then be edited with Textastic, previewed and committed. Next the Files app is used to open a Playground from Git.](video/frontpage-18.mp4 "Watch video of Working Copy in action.") | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Git Shortcuts | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Use Shortcuts and x-callback-url for automation. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | GPT Assistance | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Code Agent & commit suggestions. Respects your data with opt-in. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Search repositories | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Navigate by querying filenames, symbols or text occurrences. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Hosting Services | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Lists your repositories on GitHub & many other services. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Signed Commits | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Take part in secure workflows by signing commits. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Resolve Tool | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Fix merge & rebase conflicts with speed and safety. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Large File Storage | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Use Git LFS to efficiently handle videos and other huge assets. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
Product and company updates
No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.
Website intelligence — Scout synthesis
- Homepage (workingcopy.app/) serves as the primary marketing page with feature highlights, user testimonials, and App Store download link W1W2W14W20.
- Users Guide – Advanced Git Features (workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/) is a deep documentation page covering cloning, committing, pushing, merging, conflict resolution, and Auto-Sync W25W28W36W41W48.
- Privacy Policy (workingcopy.app/privacy.html) is a trust-critical page detailing minimal data collection, TelemetryDeck usage, and AI opt-in requirements W50W52W56.
- Education page (workingcopy.app/education/) targets students with free pro access via GitHub Student Developer Pack W80W83.
- Refund Policy (workingcopy.app/refund.html) covers App Store refunds and a 30-day Mac refund policy W61W66.
- Terms of Use (workingcopy.app/terms.html) provides legal disclaimers and liability limitations W72W75.
Rank tracking
Persistent keyword baselines and position movement.
This analysis created the first position baseline at 2026-10-24T17:18:44.548Z. Movement appears after the next fresh analysis using the same location and language.
| Keyword | Current | Previous | Movement | Volume | Ranking URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| working copy | 1 | Baseline | Baseline | 260 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| workingcopy | 1 | Baseline | Baseline | 260 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| git client for ios | 1 | Baseline | Baseline | 50 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| working copy ios | 1 | Baseline | Baseline | 40 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| ios git | 4 | Baseline | Baseline | 170 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| working copy app | 1 | Baseline | Baseline | 30 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| git ipad | 3 | Baseline | Baseline | 70 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| github ios | 6 | Baseline | Baseline | 170 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| ios github | 6 | Baseline | Baseline | 170 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| get products github io iphone | 8 | Baseline | Baseline | 170 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| github for ios | 8 | Baseline | Baseline | 170 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| git client ios | 4 | Baseline | Baseline | 50 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| ios git client | 4 | Baseline | Baseline | 50 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| ipad git | 3 | Baseline | Baseline | 30 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| iphone github | 6 | Baseline | Baseline | 70 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| working copy meaning | 5 | Baseline | Baseline | 50 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| github app for ios | 7 | Baseline | Baseline | 90 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| github app ios | 7 | Baseline | Baseline | 90 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| ipad github | 7 | Baseline | Baseline | 70 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| githawk | 6 | Baseline | Baseline | 30 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
Features
Features and capabilities
Core functions and evidence-backed product capabilities.
| Capability | What it does |
|---|---|
| Clone and manage repositories | Lists repositories from GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and other hosting providers for easy cloning S1 S41. |
| Commit and push changes | Supports committing changes and pushing to remotes; push requires Pro unlock S1 S57. |
| SSH key management | Generates 4096-bit RSA keys and imports RSA, ECDSA, or Ed25519 keys, with Secure Enclave storage option S41. |
| Auto-Sync | Automatically commits, pulls, and pushes when changes are detected S41. |
| External editor integration | Supports editing files with external apps like Textastic and Ulysses via document providers S1. |
| URL schemes and automation | Provides x-callback-url commands for integration with other apps and workflows S57. |
| Preview and syntax highlighting | Displays file content with syntax highlighting and HTML previews S41. |
Integrations and ecosystem
Connected products, exports, APIs, and workflow compatibility.
| Integration or interface | Type | What it enables |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub | Integration | Connect and clone repositories, register SSH keys S1 S41. |
| Bitbucket | Integration | Connect and clone repositories, register SSH keys S1 S41. |
| GitLab | Integration | List and clone repositories from GitLab S41. |
| Textastic | Integration | Edit files from Working Copy in Textastic and commit changes S1. |
| Ulysses | Integration | Use with Jekyll blog workflow S1. |
| x-callback-url | API | Control Working Copy with URL schemes for automation S57. |
| WebDAV | Interface | Start or stop an internal WebDAV server for file access S57. |
Pricing
Pricing and plans
Published plans, free access, trials, credits, and pricing limitations.
| Plan or offer | Verified price and billing | Included | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Read, edit, commit | Up to 5 repositories, no push S1 |
| Pro Unlock | $35.99 one-time in-app purchase | Pro features at purchase plus those added in the next 12 months | Not established S1 |
| Pro Upgrade | $17.99 optional, per later feature year | Unlocks Pro features added after the first year | Not established S1 |
Competition
Competitive landscape
Domains competing for the same organic search demand.
Sampled competitors
| Competitor | First-page appearances | Sampled queries | Average position | Queries observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| apps.apple.com | 4 | 2 | 3.8 | working copy, workingcopy |
| medium.com | 3 | 2 | 6 | working copy, workingcopy |
| reddit.com | 2 | 2 | 8 | working copy, workingcopy |
| workingcopyapp.com | 1 | 1 | 1 | working copy |
| danielsaidi.com | 1 | 1 | 2 | working copy |
| forum.obsidian.md | 1 | 1 | 2 | workingcopy |
| youtube.com | 1 | 1 | 4 | working copy |
| blach.io | 1 | 1 | 4 | workingcopy |
| x.com | 1 | 1 | 5 | workingcopy |
| testflight.apple.com | 1 | 1 | 6 | workingcopy |
Website intelligence — Collected evidence
Customers, testimonials, and first-party review claims
No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.
Independent review sources discovered
No links to supported independent review platforms were discovered on the collected pages.
Website intelligence — Scout synthesis
- Positioning vs. alternatives: Working Copy is positioned as a full-featured Git client, not a "cut-down mobile experience" W17. It supports multiple hosting providers (GitHub, BitBucket, GitLab) W29 and integrates with other iOS editors like Textastic W3W4.
- User sentiment: Reviewers describe it as "probably not just the best all-round git client on iOS, but the best part of your development toolchain of any type on iOS" W23.
- Pricing model: One-time purchase with optional pro upgrades contrasts with subscription-based competitors; users explicitly value this model W16.
- Scout inference: The catalog does not include direct competitor comparisons or market share data; competitive positioning is inferred from user reviews and feature set.
Backlink profile
Authority and referring-domain signals.
Backlink comparison profile
- Domain rating: 53/100
- Backlinks: 1,372
- Referring domains: 938
- Dofollow backlinks: 49.0%
- Dofollow referring domains: 41.0%
| Source DR | Source title | Anchor | Source URL | Target URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | EditorConfig | Working Copy Working Copy | https://editorconfig.org/ | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 24 | How to Open an MD File (2026): Mac, Windows & Linux | Working Copy | https://macmdviewer.com/blog/how-to-open-md-file | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 97 | Git client - Working Copy App - App Store | Developer Website | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807 | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 87 | Getting Started - Git Documentation - Obsidian Publish | Working Copy | https://publish.obsidian.md/git-doc/Getting+Started | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 88 | GUI для Git: подборка популярных решений / Хабр | Git-клиент | https://habr.com/ru/articles/741016/ | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 90 | The GitHub Student Developer Pack is back - The GitHub Blog | Working Copy | https://github.blog/developer-skills/career-growth/the-github-student-developer-pack-is-back/ | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 28 | Source Files — GitHub, GitLab & BitBucket Browser for iPhone, iPad & Mac | Working Copy app icon | https://sourcefiles.app/ | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 1 | Obsidian 同期の選び方｜Sync・Git・iCloud設定 \ | AIビルダー | Working Copy, Git on iOS Working Copy, Git on iOS workingcopy.app | https://aibuilderservices.com/obsidian/obsidian-sync |
| 80 | Recensione iPhone SE 2022, uno smartphone molto furbo \ | Wired Italia | Working Copy | https://www.wired.it/article/recensione-iphone-se-2022/ |
| 30 | My Obsidian Mobile Setup \ | λ ryan.himmelwright.net | working copy | https://ryan.himmelwright.net/post/my-obsidian-mobile-setup/ |
Collection decision
The Scout search index remains intentionally excluded from automatic Scout analysis. This Scout traffic model profile costs 5 credits (0.5 cents) and is included in the first comparison run so its usefulness can be judged before the recurring collection is finalized.
AI visibility
Measured ChatGPT and Google AI mentions with cited sources.
AI-assistant referral traffic
- Estimated current generative-AI referral share: 1.7%
Scout traffic model did not return a separate AI-referral trend series for this domain.
Website intelligence — Collected evidence
Site-stated AI capabilities
| Page type | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| features | Auto-Sync does all of this for you, committing, pulling and pushing whenever changes are detected. Enable it from the button above Remotes on the repository status screen, where a log of what Auto-Sync has done is also available. The commit message is one you write or is [suggested by AI](#ai-suggestions), and merge conflicts pause syncing until you resolve them inside Working Copy. Auto-Sync requires a remote and is a pro feature. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| features | The small button at the left of the commit message field shows a list of previous messages and includes the ability to suggest messages using artificial intelligence. These AI suggestions require sending staged differences to OpenAI and should not be used on sensitive repositories. AI suggestions are available to users that purchased or upgraded their pro unlock after March 2022. | https://workingcopy.app/manual/advanced-git-features/ |
| integrations | Code Agent & commit suggestions. Respects your data with opt-in. | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| integrations | Even if you enable AI features they are designed to allow use in your non-sensitive repositories without accidentally using them in other repositories. Consult OpenAI terms for details on their privacy and data handling policies. | https://workingcopy.app/privacy.html |
These are first-party product claims, not independent measurements of AI-search visibility.
Website intelligence — Scout synthesis
- AI features: Working Copy offers AI-powered commit message suggestions and AI completion when editing, both requiring opt-in before use W6W39W56.
- Data privacy: AI features send staged differences or text context to OpenAI; the app is designed to allow use in non-sensitive repositories without accidental transfer W56W57.
- Availability: AI suggestions are available to users who purchased or upgraded their pro unlock after March 2022 W39.
- Scout inference: The catalog does not mention AI-powered search, AI-generated content, or AI visibility metrics; only the two AI features above are documented.
Marketing opportunities
Actions calculated directly from the collected evidence.
| Opportunity | Recommended action | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Striking-distance keyword | Move “ios git” from position 4 toward the top three. | Volume 170 · https://workingcopy.app/ |
| Competitor gap | Review the sampled queries where apps.apple.com appears. | 4 first-page appearances across working copy, workingcopy |
Website intelligence — Collected evidence
Website evidence gaps
- pricing: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
- customers: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
- reviews: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
- changes: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
- identity: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
- technical: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
Website intelligence — Scout synthesis
- Student segment: The education page offers free pro access to students via GitHub Student Developer Pack, a strong channel for early-career developer acquisition W80W83.
- Trust and reviews: Positive user testimonials and a MacStories endorsement can be leveraged in marketing materials W14W20W22.
- Automation angle: Shortcuts and x-callback-url support appeal to power users and automation enthusiasts W5.
- Privacy as a selling point: The privacy policy emphasizes minimal data collection and opt-in AI, which can differentiate against competitors W50W56.
- Offline capability: Full repository availability offline is a compelling feature for mobile developers W13.
- Scout inference: The catalog does not include conversion data, traffic sources, or campaign performance; these opportunities are inferred from page content and user sentiment.
Trust and proof
Customers, proof, and reviews
Published proof, customer signals, and review evidence.
Independent reviews
No citation-grounded independent review links were found.
Customer proof
No named customers, testimonials, or customer case studies were found.
Independent mentions
- Working Copy, Git on iOS 8 / Hacker News — / Working Copy, Git on iOS 8(workingcopyapp.com) / / --- / / 5 points by rcarmo on Jan 3, 2015/ hide/ past/ favorite/ 2 comments / ... Pretty handy - assuming OP is the author, can you say what's different when compared to GitMongo? It's what I'm using now, but I am curious if you've already determined the value-add of Working Copy. ... No, not the author. I don't know GitMongo, but this works with the iOS 8 file picker and lets me use the repos in it from Textastic, which is great for my purpos
- content/show/coder-radio/0338.md at main · JupiterBroadcasting/jupiterbroadcasting.com — * The VHS of Software... * OmniGraffle — Create beautiful diagrams and designs with this powerful and easy to use app. * iA Writer — iA Writer removes distractions, giving you a calm, focused writing space. * Working Copy, Git on iOS — The powerful Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, pushes & more. * Year of Theme inspired by the Cortex Podcast * Turning Pro (Audiobook) by Steven Pressfield — Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work
- idcrook/awesome-pythonista — Helpful, related Apps! * Working Copy (Git on iOS) * Dropbox for iPhone / iPad (cross-platform file sync) * Workflow (iOS Automation) ... ## scripts at top-level - `gistcheck.py` - GitHub gist library - `read_from_working_copy_app.py` - receive files from Working Copy Git app - `savefile.py` - Download file at URL ... - `cclauss__Pythonista-and-Working-Copy` - https://github.com/cclauss/Pythonista-and-Working-Copy - The ONE for importing Git repos. Allows import into Pythonista of git repo u
- Test issue · Issue #1 · gpdelacalzada/my_R_Projects — 1. CodeHub: A comprehensive client that allows browsing and maintaining GitHub repositories, with features including repository event viewing, issue management, and file editing 15 ... 1. GitHawk: Described as a "favourite iOS app for GitHub" with a friendly interface for pull request viewing 10 ... 1. Working Copy: A powerful Git client (not GitHub-specific) that allows cloning, editing, committing, and pushing to repositories, with features including a built-in diff tool and Mark
External links were grounded in one live web search. Search snippets are leads, not independently scraped page content; rejected links remain available in Review evidence.
Company, security, and trust
Ownership, policies, security signals, and public trust evidence.
| Signal | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Company and ownership | This app is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I can easily connect to my bitbucket account, clone repos, commit and push changes right from my phone using third party apps that are already a part of my workflow. I use | source |
| Contact and support | As for the app itself, having functional git on my phone is just great. If there’s an emergency or I need to dip into a project to fix something, I know I can get it done because it’s not just a cut-down mobile experienc | source |
| Legal and privacy | Privacy Refunds Terms of Use | source |
| Security and compliance | Not published on the collected pages. | — |
| Uptime and status page | Not published on the collected pages. | — |
| Domain registered | 2018-05-08 | — |
| Domain expires | 2027-05-08 | — |
Not found on the collected pages: security and compliance, uptime and status page. This only means Scout did not find it on the pages it read; it says nothing about the company itself.
Documentation and product updates
Help resources, product guidance, and visible changes over time.
| Resource or update | Type | What is available | Date or freshness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Copy Users’ guide | Guide | A comprehensive guide to Working Copy, the powerful Git client for iOS. Learn how to clone repositories, commit changes, manage branches, configure SSH, automate workflows, and more. (source) | Not dated |
| Working Copy newsletter | Documentation | Your email address will be added to the Working Copy newsletter. It will not be used for other things and will not be shared with anyone else. (source) | Not dated |
| Privacy Policy for Working Copy | Release notes | Public product change history. (source) | Not dated |
Not found in the collected public sources: public roadmap, status page, separate help center or knowledge base.
Technical
Technical and delivery signals
Delivery model, platforms, API, data ownership, reliability claims and release activity.
| Signal | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery model (cloud, self-hosted, desktop, browser extension) | Native app for iOS and Mac, delivered via App Store S1 S72. | |
| Platforms and apps | iOS and Mac are supported S1 S34. | |
| API and extensibility (API, SDK, webhooks, MCP, plugins) | Supports x-callback-url commands and URL schemes for automation S57. | |
| Data ownership and export | Files can be exported via share sheet or WebDAV S41 S57. | |
| Performance and reliability claims | Reviewer notes it works offline without VPN, but no official claims S1. | |
| Release activity | Not published on the collected pages. | — |
Measured infrastructure
Domain, certificate, and hosting signals, measured directly.
| Signal | Finding |
|---|---|
| Domain registered | 2018-05-08 — NETIM SARL |
| Domain expires | 2027-05-08 |
| TLS certificate | Let's Encrypt, valid, expires 2027-01-21 |
| Security headers | none served |
| Headers not served | HSTS, CSP, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy |
| Server header | HTTP Server |
| Mail handled by | in1-smtp.messagingengine.com, in2-smtp.messagingengine.com |
| Nameservers | ns3.netim.net, ns2.netim.net |
Not measurable: wayback: rate limited by archive.org, ladder stopped after 1 probe(s). A gap here means the lookup was unavailable, not that the finding is negative.
Technical site audit
A bounded multi-page crawl with page-level issues and URLs.
Scout — Bounded technical crawl
- Pages crawled: 15 of 15 maximum
- Technical health: 88/100
- Critical issues: 0
- Warnings: 26
- Notices: 22
Issues
Crawled pages
| Status | Title | H1s | Words | Response | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Working Copy, Git on iOS | 1 | 1161 | 801 ms | https://workingcopy.app/ |
| 200 | Working Copy Users’ guide | 1 | 11811 | 169 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual.html |
| 200 | URL schemes in Working Copy | 1 | 3420 | 485 ms | https://workingcopy.app/url-schemes.html |
| 200 | Working Copy newsletter | 0 | 118 | 210 ms | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCoWRFpDSJSt4DJ3i-BdS7mg4Uubaj4KwJkNStazcHxm4UOg/viewform?usp=send_form |
| 200 | Enable Javascript | 1 | 13 | 480 ms | https://workingcopy.app/enable-js.html |
| 200 | Privacy Policy for Working Copy | 1 | 366 | 168 ms | https://workingcopy.app/privacy.html |
| 200 | Privacy Policy for Working Copy | 1 | 206 | 165 ms | https://workingcopy.app/refund.html |
| 200 | Privacy Policy for Working Copy | 1 | 692 | 165 ms | https://workingcopy.app/terms.html |
| 200 | Working Copy - Users Guide - Introduction | 1 | 11811 | 169 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual/introduction/ |
| 200 | Working Copy - Users Guide - Cloning repositories | 1 | 11811 | 168 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual/cloning-repos/ |
| 200 | Working Copy - Users Guide - Accessing files | 1 | 11811 | 324 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual/accessing-files/ |
| 200 | Working Copy - Users Guide - Committing changes | 1 | 11811 | 340 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual/committing-changes/ |
| 200 | Working Copy - Users Guide - Staying up-to-date | 1 | 11811 | 351 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual/up-to-date/ |
| 200 | Working Copy - Users Guide - Repository actions | 1 | 11811 | 182 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual/repository-actions/ |
| 200 | Working Copy - Users Guide - Deleting repositories | 1 | 11811 | 170 ms | https://workingcopy.app/manual/deleting-repos/ |
This is a bounded Scout crawl. Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores are not claimed unless a dedicated performance audit is connected.
Search Console and Analytics
First-party search and behavioral data connection state.
Modeled acquisition channels
| Channel | Estimated share |
|---|---|
| direct | 38.8% |
| search | 35.5% |
| search organic | 34.0% |
| search paid | 1.5% |
| social | 5.6% |
| social organic | 5.1% |
| social paid | 0.5% |
| referrals | 11.5% |
| paid referrals | 2.8% |
| 2.4% | |
| gen ai | 1.7% |
| affiliate | 1.7% |
| other | 0.0% |
First-party connections
| Integration | Status | Data available after connection |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search Console | Not connected | Clicks, impressions, CTR, average position, queries, pages, countries, and devices |
| Google Analytics | Not connected | Organic sessions, engagement, landing pages, conversions, geography, and devices |
No first-party Search Console or Analytics numbers are shown until the site owner authorizes the corresponding Google account. Scout traffic model values above are modeled estimates, not private analytics totals.
Limits and method
Limitations and open questions
Known constraints and missing evidence from the collected pages.
The collected pages do not mention competitor products directly. Evidence gaps include: no explicit uptime status page, no formal security certifications, and no detailed company history. Pricing details beyond the App Store listing are not published on the official site.
Sources, method, and limitations
Evidence inventory, collection method, provider use, and constraints.
Evidence was collected from 7 of 8 pages on workingcopy.app, including the homepage, manual, URL schemes documentation, privacy policy, refund policy, and terms of use. An external pricing source from the Apple App Store was used to verify pricing. Limitations: external review search results were used only to confirm existence, not to extract content; some pages were not fully rendered.
- Documentationhttps://workingcopy.app/Verified
- Documentationhttps://workingcopy.app/privacy.htmlVerified
- Documentationhttps://workingcopy.app/refund.htmlVerified
- Documentationhttps://workingcopy.app/terms.htmlVerified
- Documentationhttps://workingcopy.app/manual.htmlVerified
- Documentationhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCoWRFpDSJSt4DJ3i-BdS7mg4Uubaj4KwJkNStazcHxm4UOg/viewform?usp=send_formVerified
- Documentationhttps://workingcopy.app/url-schemes.htmlVerified
- Articlehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8830583Verified
- Articlehttps://github.com/JupiterBroadcasting/jupiterbroadcasting.com/blob/main/content/show/coder-radio/0338.mdVerified
- Articlehttps://github.com/idcrook/awesome-pythonistaVerified
- Articlehttps://github.com/gpdelacalzada/my_R_Projects/issues/1Verified