# GitViewer vs Source Files

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GitViewer | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitviewer/id1622656471/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 15 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [腾飞 师](https://appshunter.io/developer/987366237) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### GitViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitviewer/id1622656471)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Trial for 7 Days | Free | one-time |
| Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*