# Refined GitHub vs Source Files

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 (#145 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Refined GitHub | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 12 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 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

### Refined GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270)

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:** Safari Extension, 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 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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