# CodingKeys vs Source Files

The clearest difference is rating: CodingKeys at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.4. CodingKeys also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Source Files's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked) and ratings volume (30 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. CodingKeys asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodingKeys 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CodingKeys's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's.

CodingKeys ships an update every 6 days, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodingKeys | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codingkeys/id1614205015/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 1 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Frascello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555651215) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### CodingKeys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codingkeys/id1614205015)

Enhance your coding speed on iOS with a custom keyboard extension. Quickly insert code snippets and access special characters for supported languages. The keyboard intelligently switches back to alphanumeric input and smartly moves your cursor.

**Highlights:** Custom keyboard extension for iOS, Quick code snippet insertion, Support for Swift and Markdown, Access to additional keywords and symbols, Automatic alphanumeric keyboard switching, Smart cursor movement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

**Currently charting:** #183 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 CodingKeys free?

CodingKeys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Source Files free?

Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CodingKeys or Source Files?

CodingKeys is rated higher. CodingKeys averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do CodingKeys or Source Files have ads?

Neither CodingKeys nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodingKeys or Source Files?

CodingKeys ships an update every 6 days, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, CodingKeys was updated on October 1, 2026 and Source Files on October 11, 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.*