Comparison

ZLGithubClient 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

ZLGithubClient

This open-source client leverages GitHub's APIs to help users discover and interact with repositories and developers. It allows for searching, tracking trending projects, browsing code, and managing issues and pull requests.

Highlights
  • Search repositories and developers
  • View trending projects
  • Browse repository code
  • Manage issues and pull requests
  • Follow developers
  • View latest events
Features
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ZLGithubClient is an open source client based on the GitHub REST API V3 and GraphQl API V4. The basic functions are as follows: 1. Search for open source repositories and developers you want to know 2. Support daily/weekly/monthly open source repository and developer trending list 3. Support to browse open source repositories (Commits, Issues, Watchers, Pull Requests, etc.). Support to fork,watch and star open source repositories 4. Support to browse code of public and private repositories 5. Support to browse the basic information of the developers and follow developers 6. Support to view the latest events of repositories followed and developers watched 7. Simply look up Notification 8. Fixed repositories in the workboard 9. Review the Issue and Pull Request processed by the logged user in the workboard

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

ZLGithubClient4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Source Files at 4.4 against ZLGithubClient's 3.5. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). ZLGithubClient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. ZLGithubClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZLGithubClient ships an update every 2 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ZLGithubClient versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZLGithubClientSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#145 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer猛 朱Anders Borum ApS

Customer experience

ZLGithubClient

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.3%

Source Files

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

In-app purchases

None

ZLGithubClient

No in-app purchases

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 ZLGithubClient free?
ZLGithubClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZLGithubClient or Source Files?
Source Files is rated higher. ZLGithubClient averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do ZLGithubClient or Source Files have ads?
Neither ZLGithubClient nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZLGithubClient or Source Files?
ZLGithubClient ships an update every 2 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, ZLGithubClient was updated on September 30, 2026 and Source Files on September 28, 2026.

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