Comparison

GitViewer 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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

GitViewer4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
GitViewer versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGitViewerSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings330 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#50 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer腾飞 师Anders Borum ApS

Customer experience

GitViewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GitViewer

One-time2
  • Pro Trial for 7 DaysFree
  • Pro$6.99
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 GitViewer free?
GitViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GitViewer or Source Files?
Source Files is rated higher. GitViewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do GitViewer or Source Files have ads?
Neither GitViewer nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GitViewer or Source Files?
GitViewer ships an update weekly, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, GitViewer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Source Files on October 3, 2026.

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