# Pasteboard Viewer vs Source Files

The clearest difference is rating: Pasteboard Viewer at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.4. Pasteboard Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Source Files's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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. Pasteboard Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pasteboard Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pasteboard Viewer's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

Pasteboard Viewer ships an update every 5 months, Source Files weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasteboard Viewer | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasteboard-viewer/id1499215709/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 7 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Pasteboard Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasteboard-viewer/id1499215709)

This developer utility allows you to inspect system pasteboards, ensuring your app correctly places data. It provides live previews of text, RTF, images, and other content with Quick Look support. The app also hides outdated pasteboard types for a cleaner experience.

**Highlights:** Inspect system pasteboards, Live content refresh, Preview text, RTF, and images, Quick Look preview support, Hides obsolete pasteboard types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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 Pasteboard Viewer free?

Pasteboard Viewer 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, Pasteboard Viewer or Source Files?

Pasteboard Viewer is rated higher. Pasteboard Viewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Pasteboard Viewer or Source Files have ads?

Neither Pasteboard Viewer nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pasteboard Viewer or Source Files?

Pasteboard Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Pasteboard Viewer was updated on September 24, 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.*