# Rubyist vs Source Files

The clearest difference is update cadence: Source Files at weekly against Rubyist's every 3 weeks. Source Files also leads on chart position (#181 vs unranked). Rubyist's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 74%) and ratings volume (93 vs 30). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Rubyist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Rubyist's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubyist | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 26 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubyist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868)

Execute and automate Ruby scripts directly on your iPhone and iPad. This app utilizes the MRuby VM to run code, integrate with Shortcuts and Siri, and offers a robust editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete.

**Highlights:** Run Ruby code on device, Editor with syntax highlighting, Code autocomplete, Shortcuts app integration, Siri command creation, Native alerts and inputs, HTTP requests, Clipboard access

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | 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 Rubyist free?

Rubyist 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, Rubyist or Source Files?

Rubyist is rated higher. Rubyist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Rubyist or Source Files have ads?

Neither Rubyist nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rubyist or Source Files?

Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Rubyist was updated on September 20, 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.*