# Libraried vs Source Files

The clearest difference is update cadence: Source Files at weekly against Libraried's every 2 months. Source Files also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). Libraried's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Libraried sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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.

Libraried holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Libraried's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's.

Libraried ships an update every 2 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libraried | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraried-ui-components/id1642862540/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 9 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bizit LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610021380) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Libraried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraried-ui-components/id1642862540)

Explore a vast library of SwiftUI components to simplify development and design. Easily customize and copy code for your projects, making SwiftUI mastery accessible for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Ever-expanding SwiftUI component library, Fully customizable components, Native SwiftUI modifier integration, Code copying functionality, Visual exploration of views and options, Developer and designer focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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 Libraried free?

Libraried 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, Libraried or Source Files?

Libraried is rated higher. Libraried averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Libraried or Source Files have ads?

Neither Libraried nor Source Files shows ads.

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

Libraried ships an update every 2 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Libraried was updated on October 12, 2026 and Source Files on October 15, 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.*