Comparison

Nine9s 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

Nine9s

Monitor your website endpoints and receive instant push notifications for outages or performance degradation. This app offers real-time data and management capabilities for your services, designed for ease of use and privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time endpoint information
  • Endpoint management
  • Push notifications for outages
  • Privacy-focused, no data tracking
  • Eco-friendly server operations
Features
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Use Nine9s anywhere with the official iOS app! Check on your endpoints, make changes, and get push notifications when your endpoints go down or degrade. The app is designed to be extremely easy to use so that you can do what you need, and then get back to the work that matters most. Features --------- - Get information about your endpoints in REAL TIME - Manage your endpoints - Get push notifications when outages occur Private ------- Nine9s is supported directly by users. There's no creepy tracking and I won't ever sell your data. Eco-Friendly ------------- Nine9s is committed to helping the environment by running efficiently on servers powered by clean and renewable energy.

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

Nine9s4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nine9s at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.4. Nine9s also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Source Files's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Nine9s asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nine9s holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Nine9s's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nine9s ships an update every 6 weeks, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Nine9s versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNine9sSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#135 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.2 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyRocket Software, LLCAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Nine9s

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

Nine9s

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 Nine9s free?
Nine9s 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, Nine9s or Source Files?
Nine9s is rated higher. Nine9s averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do Nine9s or Source Files have ads?
Neither Nine9s nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nine9s or Source Files?
Nine9s ships an update every 6 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Nine9s was updated on October 1, 2026 and Source Files on October 11, 2026.

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