# MarkGit vs Source Files

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MarkGit | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markgit/id1576100771/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 240 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [淑敏 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/991297584) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### MarkGit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markgit/id1576100771)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*