MarkGit vs Source Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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;
Source Files
Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your device's file manager. Edit files in large repositories instantly using REST APIs, without cloning or committing. Supports automation via Shortcuts and fast uploads.
- Direct file access to Git repositories
- Edit files without cloning
- REST API integration
- Shortcuts automation support
- Fast file uploads
- Supports multiple Git providers
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against MarkGit's $2.99. Source Files also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). MarkGit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). 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
Source Files is free to download; MarkGit costs $2.99 up front. Source Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. MarkGit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of MarkGit's written reviews are positive against 76% of Source Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MarkGit ships an update every 5 weeks, Source Files weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | MarkGit | Source Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 76.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #55 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 淑敏 孙 | Anders Borum ApS |
Customer experience
MarkGit
Source Files
In-app purchases
MarkGit
No in-app purchases
Source Files
- Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime Source Pro$14.99
