# Simtools vs Source Files

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Source Files at 74% against Simtools's 0%. Source Files also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Simtools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, 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. Simtools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simtools's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

Simtools ships an update every 2 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simtools | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simtools/id1505413884/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% 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 | — | **#129** |
| Size | 33 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Klayware SA de CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043629792) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Simtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simtools/id1505413884)

This application allows users to activate SIM cards and manage their inventory of chips. It also provides tools to administer and control sales personnel, effectively managing a vendor network.

**Highlights:** SIM card activation, Chip inventory control, Sales personnel management, Vendor network administration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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 Simtools free?

Simtools 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, Simtools or Source Files?

Source Files is rated higher. Simtools averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Simtools or Source Files have ads?

Neither Simtools nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simtools or Source Files?

Simtools ships an update every 2 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Simtools was updated on September 8, 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.*