Comparison

GitDrive vs Source Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GitDrive

This app transforms your iOS device into a Git-enabled mobile hard drive, syncing repositories to iCloud. It offers robust Git client functionality, including version tracing, branch viewing, and syntax coloring for various file types.

Highlights
  • Git server with concurrent user support
  • Repository-based user authorization
  • Shallow updates and cloning
  • Transaction-controlled repository management
  • iCloud repository syncing
  • Graphical commit records
  • Syntax coloring for 100+ languages
  • GitHub integration
Features
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The repository pushed from your PC to GitDrive will be automatically synced to iCloud. As a result, it turns the iOS device already in the palm of your hand into a Git-enabled mobile hard drive! GitDrive also has powerful Git client functionality; whether you need to trace file versions, view branches and tags, or apply syntax coloring to source code; from viewing Markdown files, to checking PDF, Word, or the various types of image and audio-video files; it can get the job done! Main Features: - Powerful Git Server supports Git Smart transfer protocol; supports access by 5-10 users concurrently (using iPad will increase concurrent user accessibility). - Support for repository-based user authorization control. - Shallow updates and cloning operations for the repository. - Repository management; every repository update operation will be controlled by transaction; if the operation is interrupted, all data will be immediately rolled back, or automatically rolled back when App is re-started, reliable and dependable! - iCloud repository syncing; no need to worry about data loss, because all repositories are backed up on the cloud! - Graphical commit record; all branches are available at a glance. - High-speed syntax coloring engine; supports syntax coloring for over 100 programming languages; will be updated periodically. - GitHub integration; simple to search and clone GitHub repositories. If you want to access server by domain, but don't want to manually modify the hosts file each time, then GitDrive Finder can help! Finder will search the app in LAN and automatically add the IP address and domain mapping to the hosts file. Anytime you switch between LAN connections and run the Finder, the IP address and domain mapping will be updated. Finder is located in the ‘finder’ directory, part of the Tutorial that is included with the App.

About

Source Files

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
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.

Screenshots

GitDrive4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: GitDrive at free against Source Files's free with in-app purchases. GitDrive also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). Source Files's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GitDrive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for GitDrive against 4.4 for Source Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of GitDrive's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GitDrive ships an update every 4 weeks, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
GitDrive versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGitDriveSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (41 ratings)4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 李Anders Borum ApS

Customer experience

GitDrive

All ratings41 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral20.6%
Negative23.5%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GitDrive

One-time1
  • Unlimited Version$14.99
3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99

Questions

Is GitDrive free?
GitDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GitDrive or Source Files?
Source Files is rated higher. GitDrive averages 4.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do GitDrive or Source Files have ads?
Neither GitDrive nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GitDrive or Source Files?
GitDrive ships an update every 4 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, GitDrive was updated on September 22, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.

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