# Nine9s vs Source Files

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nine9s | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine9s/id1535741382/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% 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 | — | **#117** |
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkyRocket Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401683627) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Nine9s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine9s/id1535741382)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*