# ZLGithubClient vs Source Files

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ZLGithubClient | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zlgithubclient/id1498787032/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 25 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [猛 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498783400) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### ZLGithubClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zlgithubclient/id1498787032)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*