GitViewer vs Source Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GitViewer
A modern Git GUI client for Apple devices. It offers essential Git operations, a commit history graph, SSH key management, and support for multiple Git providers. The app syncs automatically with iCloud.
- Clone, fetch, pull, push, merge, switch, checkout
- Commit history graph
- SSH key management
- Code history playback
- Support for GitHub, GitLab, Gitee, Bitbucket, Gogs
- iCloud synchronization
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GitViewer The modern Git GUI client for iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Features * The features you need for Git: clone, fetch, pull, push, merge, switch, checkout, history, diff... and more! * Commit history graph. * Easily manage SSH keys. * Play code history like a video. * support GitHub, GitLab, Gitee, Bitbucket, Gogs and more Git providers. * Automatically sync with iCloud.
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.
- 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
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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 rating: Source Files at 4.4 against GitViewer's 3.0. Source Files also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 3) and review sentiment (74% vs 62%). GitViewer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. GitViewer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of GitViewer's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GitViewer | Source Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 4.4 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #50 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 腾飞 师 | Anders Borum ApS |
Customer experience
GitViewer
Source Files
In-app purchases
GitViewer
- Pro Trial for 7 DaysFree
- Pro$6.99
Source Files
- Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
- Lifetime Source Pro$24.99









