Comparison

Refined GitHub 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

Refined GitHub

Enhance your GitHub experience with this Safari extension. It streamlines the interface and introduces over 200 features, including improved link detection, visible whitespace, and one-click tools for common tasks. Gain deeper insights into code, pull requests, and repository history.

Highlights
  • Linkifies issue/PR references and URLs
  • Makes whitespace characters visible
  • Reduces tab size to 4 spaces
  • One-click merge conflict fixers
  • Reaction avatars for comments
  • View source of Markdown files
  • Build/CI status icon next to repo name
Features
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Refined GitHub is a Safari extension that simplifies the GitHub.com interface and adds useful features. ■ Highlights - Linkifies issue/PR references and URLs in code. - Makes whitespace characters visible. - Reduces tabs’ size to 4 spaces instead of 8. - Adds one-click merge conflict fixers. - Adds reaction avatars showing who reacted to a comment. - Adds a button to revert all the changes to a file in a PR. - Adds a build/CI status icon next to the repo’s name. - Adds a button to view the source of Markdown files. - Shows PRs that touch the current file. - Highlights the most useful comment in conversations. - Shows the first Git tag a merged PR was included in. - Adds a link to an automatic changelog for each tag/release. - Adds possible related pages and alternatives on 404 pages. - Displays the age of the repository in the sidebar. And so much more! 200+ features. See the developer website for a full list of features. The GITHUB and REFINED GITHUB trademarks are owned by GitHub, Inc. and used under license.

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

Refined GitHub2 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refined GitHub at none against Source Files's 3. Refined GitHub also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). Source Files's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Refined GitHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Refined GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 30 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Refined GitHub's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, Source Files weekly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Refined GitHub versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefined GitHubSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (88 ratings) — better4.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Refined GitHub

All ratings88 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

Source Files

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

In-app purchases

None

Refined GitHub

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 Refined GitHub free?
Refined GitHub 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, Refined GitHub or Source Files?
Refined GitHub is rated higher. Refined GitHub averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do Refined GitHub or Source Files have ads?
Neither Refined GitHub nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refined GitHub or Source Files?
Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Refined GitHub was updated on September 28, 2026 and Source Files on September 28, 2026.

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