# PolyGit Git Client vs Source Files

The clearest difference is chart position: Source Files at #181 against PolyGit Git Client's unranked. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). PolyGit Git Client's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 74%) and ratings volume (108 vs 30). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PolyGit Git Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 — 4.5 for PolyGit Git Client against 4.4 for Source Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of PolyGit Git Client's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

PolyGit Git Client ships an update fortnightly, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyGit Git Client | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygit-git-client/id1508942822/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 23 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matcha Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508942821) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyGit Git Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygit-git-client/id1508942822)

A simple and user-friendly Git client for managing your code repositories on the go. Visualize commit history, edit code with syntax highlighting, and perform essential Git operations like merging and rebasing with confidence.

**Highlights:** Commit graph visualization, Syntax highlighting for 75+ languages, Merge, rebase, and cherry-pick, Access commit history, Effortless text editing, Push commits quickly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PolyGit Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PolyGit Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| PolyGit Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #181 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 PolyGit Git Client free?

PolyGit Git Client 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, PolyGit Git Client or Source Files?

PolyGit Git Client is rated higher. PolyGit Git Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do PolyGit Git Client or Source Files have ads?

Neither PolyGit Git Client nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PolyGit Git Client or Source Files?

PolyGit Git Client ships an update fortnightly, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, PolyGit Git Client 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.*