Comparison

MarkGit 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

MarkGit

A mobile application that combines a Git client with a code editor, offering touchscreen-friendly Git operations and text editing features. It supports various Git services and authentication methods, along with syntax highlighting and code execution.

Highlights
  • Git operations (clone, commit, push, pull, merge)
  • Support for GitHub, GitLab, Gitee, and self-hosted Git
  • OAuth, token, and SSH key authentication
  • Syntax highlighting and auto-complete
  • HTML and Markdown preview
  • Direct code execution for Python and JavaScript
Features
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A touchscreen-friendly git client and code editor. Features - Git operations: - clone, commit, fetch, pull, merge, push, rebase, stash, file history, add/remove remote ... - supports github, gitlab, gitee and your self-hosted git services; - various authentication: oAuth, token and SSH key; - sync submodules; - Text editor: - syntax highlighting; - auto-complete for Python, javascript/Typescript, HTML; - simple and fast text search; - touchscreen-friendly; - preview html and markdown documents; - Working together with other apps: - open file system, can be opened in files and other apps; - can open repositories created by other apps as well; - Able to run code directly in a few programming languages including Python, javascript/typescript;

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

MarkGit4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against MarkGit's $2.99. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). MarkGit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MarkGit 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: 80% of MarkGit's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkGit ships an update monthly, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MarkGit versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkGitSource Files
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#171 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer淑敏 孙Anders Borum ApS

Customer experience

MarkGit

All ratings2 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

MarkGit

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 MarkGit free?
MarkGit 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, MarkGit or Source Files?
MarkGit is rated higher. MarkGit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do MarkGit or Source Files have ads?
Neither MarkGit nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkGit or Source Files?
MarkGit ships an update monthly, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, MarkGit was updated on September 18, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.

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