# StarOrder vs Source Files

The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against StarOrder's $3.99. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). StarOrder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Source Files is free to download; StarOrder costs $3.99 up front. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. StarOrder asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarOrder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of StarOrder's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

StarOrder ships an update every 2 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarOrder | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starorder-github-star-tool/id1073829178/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073829177) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### StarOrder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starorder-github-star-tool/id1073829178)

Organize your GitHub starred repositories with intuitive tagging and search. Easily find specific projects and designate favorites. Enjoy a clean, native interface with seamless multi-device syncing.

**Highlights:** Flexible tagging for repositories, Search thousands of starred repos, Designate 'Star of All Stars', Simple and elegant native UI, Multi-device CloudKit syncing, Secure with minimal OAuth permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

**Highlights:** Direct file access via Finder/Files app, Edit files in favorite apps, REST API for fast access, Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket, Shortcuts automation support, File uploads via services menu

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarOrder free?

StarOrder costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Source Files free?

Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarOrder or Source Files?

StarOrder is rated higher. StarOrder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do StarOrder or Source Files have ads?

Neither StarOrder nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarOrder or Source Files?

StarOrder ships an update every 2 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, StarOrder was updated on September 18, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*