# GitDrive vs Source Files

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | GitDrive | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitdrive-git-client-and-server/id1215974700/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 14 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [磊 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215974699) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### GitDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitdrive-git-client-and-server/id1215974700)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $14.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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