# Source Code Reader vs Tanuki for GitLab

The clearest difference is rating: Source Code Reader at 5.0 against Tanuki for GitLab's 4.0. Source Code Reader also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 50%). Tanuki for GitLab's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Source Code Reader costs $1.99 and Tanuki for GitLab $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Source Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Source Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's.

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Source Code Reader | Tanuki for GitLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-code-reader/id511639148/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | #93 |
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Eichhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/507733211) | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) |

## What reviewers say

### Source Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-code-reader/id511639148)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily view website source code directly on your iPhone or iPad. Access this functionality within the app or through a built-in Safari extension. Features include dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and text search.

**Highlights:** View source code in-app, Safari extension for direct viewing, Dark mode support, Adjustable font sizes, Text search functionality, Multiple window support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tanuki for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Native GitLab client, Manage repositories, Track issues, Review merge requests, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Source Code Reader free?

Source Code Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Source Code Reader or Tanuki for GitLab?

Source Code Reader is rated higher. Source Code Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Source Code Reader or Tanuki for GitLab have ads?

Neither Source Code Reader nor Tanuki for GitLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Source Code Reader or Tanuki for GitLab?

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, and Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. Most recently, Source Code Reader was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tanuki for GitLab on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Source Code Reader or Tanuki for GitLab?

Source Code Reader currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and Tanuki for GitLab at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*