Comparison

Python & SQL Pro 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

Python & SQL Pro

Learn programming with curated code recipes for Python and SQL. Find ready-to-use solutions for common tasks, perfect for exam preparation or quick reference. Access all examples offline on iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Python code recipes
  • SQL code recipes
  • Offline access
  • Quick search functionality
  • Exam and interview preparation
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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A reference of everyday Python, from strings and collections to threading and design patterns. Every example is written out in full and explained. • 22 sections: simple types, arrays and collections, classes, files, serialization, functions and lambdas, exceptions, regular expressions, threading, databases, algorithms, patterns. • Run in the app: the example really executes and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection; the daily limit is 30 launches. • What changed in new versions: eight sections from Python 3.0 to 3.13, with "before" and "after" code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: 203 articles, browsable as a list and searchable. • SQL alongside: 243 queries against a live practice database - JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types. Queries have their own daily count. • Edit any example and run it again; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own examples - they are kept in the app and always at hand. • Search by section name or by a fragment of code. • Everything except running works offline: examples, search, favourites. No account needed. • Light and dark themes, font and size, line numbers, soft wrapping. Every example is picked from trusted sources and thoroughly tested. Made by a developer for developers. In development since 2015.

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

Python & SQL Pro4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against Python & SQL Pro's $2.99. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 6). Python & SQL Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, chart position 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

Source Files is free to download; Python & SQL Pro costs $2.99 up front. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Python & SQL Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python & SQL Pro 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Python & SQL Pro's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python & SQL Pro ships an update every 3 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Python & SQL Pro versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython & SQL ProSource Files
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings630 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#102 — better#155
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Python & SQL Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

None

Python & SQL Pro

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 Python & SQL Pro free?
Python & SQL Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Python & SQL Pro or Source Files?
Python & SQL Pro is rated higher. Python & SQL Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do Python & SQL Pro or Source Files have ads?
Neither Python & SQL Pro nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python & SQL Pro or Source Files?
Python & SQL Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Python & SQL Pro was updated on September 16, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Python & SQL Pro or Source Files?
Python & SQL Pro currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Source Files at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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