Anders Borum
For professional software developers, system administrators, and power users requiring mobile access to Git repositories and SSH servers.
Git client - Working Copy
Snapshot
Who is Anders Borum?
Empowering developers to manage remote servers and version control natively on iOS with professional-grade terminal and Git tools.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
Git client - Working Copy
v6.8.2
6mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Anders Borum?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Developer tools for iOS and macOS
Scale
indie
Target audience
Professional software developers, system administrators, and power users requiring mobile access to Git repositories and SSH servers.
Signature Patterns
- •Deep integration with the native iOS Files app and Finder for remote file management.
- •Prioritization of native system components over web technologies for performance and accessibility.
- •Freemium and paid pricing models targeting professional users and enterprise deployments.
- •High-frequency update cadence to maintain compatibility with iOS system changes.
- •Cross-device synchronization of server configurations via iCloud Keychain.
Portfolio momentum
The publisher maintains an intense development pace with 29 updates across 3 active apps in the last 6 months, including a major release within the last 8 days.
Portfolio
What does Anders Borum ship?
Apps
3 apps analysed
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 2 of 3 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States2 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
Rivals
Who does Anders Borum compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
Both apps target professional developers requiring mobile-based version control and file management, creating direct competition for the same mobile-first coding workflow.
Both apps target system administrators and developers requiring remote server access on mobile devices, competing for the same professional user base through distinct approaches to session management and file access.
Contenders(12)
Both applications target developers and system administrators requiring remote server access on iOS devices, creating direct competition for the same professional user base.
Both apps target system administrators and developers requiring mobile SSH access, with Easy SSH positioning itself as a free alternative to subscription-based tools.
Both applications target professional developers requiring desktop-grade coding tools on iOS, creating direct competition for the same mobile-first development workflow.
Both apps target system administrators and developers requiring remote server access on iOS, creating direct competition for the primary terminal interface.
Both apps target professional developers requiring mobile-native infrastructure management, creating overlap for users who manage code repositories and their subsequent deployment pipelines on iOS.
Both apps target developers managing remote servers and tmux sessions, competing for the same mobile-first terminal workflow.
Both apps target system administrators and developers on iOS, competing directly for remote server management workflows through free pricing models.
Both applications target system administrators and developers requiring remote server access on iOS, creating direct competition for the same professional user base.
Both apps target developers and system administrators requiring remote server management on iOS, competing directly for the professional mobile-first terminal user base.
Both applications target developers and system administrators requiring remote server management on iOS, competing directly for the same professional user base.
Both apps target system administrators and developers requiring mobile SSH access, competing directly on terminal workflow efficiency and gesture-based navigation.
Both apps target IT professionals and developers with free-to-use SSH terminal tools on iOS, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Same space(17)
a-Shell serves as a local terminal emulator for users who need to run Unix commands natively on iOS rather than remotely.
SFTP File Provider shares the same core mechanism of Files app integration but struggles with performance and monetization stability.
FTP Files provides similar native integration with the Files app, targeting users who want remote servers to act like local storage.
Terminal File Manager Advanced competes for the same power-user audience by offering a terminal-inspired file management interface.
Tapssh addresses the same professional market but adds a hardware-backed security layer that Secure ShellFish lacks.
Pyto IDE serves as a professional development environment that enables execution of code stored within Git repositories.
Swifty Compiler offers a remote execution environment for testing Swift logic that developers might commit to Git repositories.
RemotePC provides a graphical remote desktop alternative for users who prefer visual workstation control over text-based terminal management.
FTP Client focuses on the file transfer aspect of remote server management, serving users who prioritize file operations over terminal access.
Terminal & SSH targets the same sysadmin audience but provides a more comprehensive set of built-in network diagnostic tools.
Jayson acts as a specialized utility for inspecting and editing JSON data structures often found within Git-managed project configuration files.
FE File Explorer provides a paid, professional-grade alternative for users who prioritize SMB/CIFS and network share management over SSH.
Terminal provides a similar SSH and SFTP workflow but attempts to lower the barrier to entry with AI-assisted command generation.
Terminal# targets the same technical audience with a focus on local script editing, though it lacks the file-system integration of Secure ShellFish.
Debug Anywhere provides web-specific inspection tools that assist developers in testing frontend code changes pushed to Git repositories.
Termz targets DevOps engineers with real-time monitoring features that complement standard SSH and SFTP management.
SSHUI provides a simplified SSH and SFTP interface for users who find standard terminal inputs difficult to manage.
New entrants(2)
Remote Terminal targets users managing AI agents on remote servers, offering a specialized dashboard for monitoring agent status.
FTP Client provides a media-centric approach to remote file access, catering to users who stream content from remote servers.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Anders Borum
Bottom line
Borum is a highly specialized indie publisher whose portfolio serves as essential infrastructure for the iOS developer community. The exceptional weighted rating and intense update velocity suggest a sustainable, high-retention business model built on technical excellence rather than broad consumer appeal.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 3
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 3
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no