Working Copy

Free plan iPhone

What Working Copy is

Working Copy is an iOS Git client for cloning repositories, editing files, committing changes, and pushing them to remote repositories. Users can commit offline and push those commits after the device reconnects. The app has special support for GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and other hosting services; repositories can also be cloned from a URL when a provider is not specifically supported. Shortcuts actions cover reading and writing repository files, committing, pulling, pushing, and syncing. Working Copy can also work with external editors such as Textastic, iA Writer, Ulysses, and 1Writer, and supports creating pull requests for Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab. Its Free plan costs nothing and allows 5 repositories; a 10-day trial is available. PGP signing is free, while SSH commit signing is a Pro feature for users who purchased or upgraded on January 19, 2022 or later. Filesystem encryption keeps repositories available only while the device is unlocked. The guide says AI commit message suggestions send staged differences to OpenAI and advises against using them with sensitive repositories.

Who it suits

Working Copy suits iOS users who need to manage Git repositories from a mobile device, including while offline. It also fits workflows using Shortcuts, supported hosting services, or external editors.

What it does well

Commit offline and push after reconnecting
Shortcuts actions cover common repository tasks
Supports pull requests for GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab
PGP commit signing is free
Filesystem encryption protects repositories while the device is locked

What to know first

Free plan allows 5 repositories
Conflicted images and other binary files cannot be combined
AI commit suggestions send staged differences to OpenAI
Mac version is not yet released

Limits

The Free plan allows 5 repositories. The one-time Pro Unlock permanently enables purchased features and Pro features added during the next 12 months; later Pro features require an upgrade.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	5 repositories	Free
Working Copy Pro Unlock	One-time purchase · Push and other Pro features; unlock covers features available at purchase and new Pro features added during the next 12 months	$35.99, paid once

As workingcopy.app lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Install Working Copy on iOS
Start with the Free plan or 10-day trial
Clone a repository from a supported host or URL
Open files in Working Copy or an external editor
Commit changes offline or online
Push when the device is connected
Create pull requests for supported hosts

Verdict

Working Copy brings repository editing and Git operations to iOS, with offline commits, automation, and support for several hosting providers. Note the five-repository free-plan limit and avoid AI commit suggestions for sensitive repositories.

Questions

What does the Free plan cost?

The Free plan costs nothing and allows 5 repositories.

Which platforms support Working Copy?

Working Copy is listed for iOS. A Mac version is being prepared for release.

Can it work offline?

Yes. You can commit offline and push commits after the device reconnects.

Which hosting services are supported?

It has special support for GitHub, Bitbucket and GitLab, plus other providers and repository URLs.

Is commit signing available?

PGP signing is free. SSH commit signing is a Pro feature for users who purchased or upgraded on January 19, 2022 or later.

How are repositories protected locally?

Filesystem encryption keeps repositories available only while the device is unlocked.

Facts from Working Copy's own pages

AI privacy: AI commit message suggestions send staged differences to OpenAI, and the guide advises against using them with sensitive repositories. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Automation: Working Copy provides Shortcuts actions for tasks including reading and writing repository files, committing, pulling, pushing, and syncing. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Commit signing: The guide says PGP signing is a free feature and SSH commit signing is a Pro feature for users who purchased or upgraded on January 19, 2022 or later. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Editing integrations: The guide describes working with external editors including Textastic, iA Writer, Ulysses, and 1Writer. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · apps.apple.com, 21 Sept 2026
Free trial: New users get a 10-day free trial of Pro features. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Git operations: The guide describes committing offline and pushing commits once the device is back online. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Hosting services: It has special support for GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and other hosting providers, and can clone from a repository URL when a provider is not specifically supported. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Local data security: Working Copy uses filesystem encryption so repositories are available only when the device is unlocked. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Mac availability: The homepage says Working Copy for Mac is getting ready for release and offers a launch email sign-up. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Notable limitation: The guide says conflicted images and other binary files cannot be combined in the Resolve tool; users must choose one version. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Pro unlock duration: The one-time unlock permanently enables purchased features and Pro features added during the next 12 months; later Pro features require an upgrade. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Pull requests: Working Copy supports creating pull requests for Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Purpose: Working Copy is a Git client for iOS that clones, edits, commits, and pushes repositories. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Student access: The guide says students can access all features for free through the GitHub Education Pack. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026
Support: The guide asks users to send questions by email for assistance. · workingcopy.app, 5 Oct 2026