Comparison

App Maker Professional 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

App Maker Professional

Create mobile applications on your iPhone or iPad using Swift code. Learn Swift and SwiftUI, export to Xcode projects, and integrate with Git. Add animations and utilize code autocompletion.

Highlights
  • Learn Swift and SwiftUI
  • Export to Xcode projects
  • Import from Xcode projects
  • Auto-format Swift code
  • Git integration
  • Add animations
  • Code autocompletion
Features
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App Maker Professional lets you write mobile applications on your iPhone or iPad using real Swift code! *Learn coding for Swift and SwiftUI *Export to an Xcode project *Import from an Xcode project *Auto-ident / Auto-format your Swift code *Integrate with git (and GitHub, BitBucket or GitLab) *Add animations to your app *Autocomplete Swift code in our code editor Note: App Maker is not a compiler Read the privacy policy here: https://appmakerios.com/privacypolicy More information at: https://appmakerios.com

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

App Maker Professional4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Source Files at 4.4 against App Maker Professional's 3.9. Source Files also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 60%) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). App Maker Professional's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. App Maker Professional sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of App Maker Professional's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Maker Professional ships an update every 6 days, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
App Maker Professional versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Maker ProfessionalSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (25 ratings)4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2530 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph HinkleAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

App Maker Professional

All ratings25 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Source Files

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

App Maker Professional

Subscriptions2
  • Professional3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Professional1 Year trial$29.991 Year
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 App Maker Professional free?
App Maker Professional 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, App Maker Professional or Source Files?
Source Files is rated higher. App Maker Professional averages 3.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do App Maker Professional or Source Files have ads?
Neither App Maker Professional nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Maker Professional or Source Files?
App Maker Professional ships an update every 6 days, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, App Maker Professional was updated on September 30, 2026 and Source Files on October 15, 2026.

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