# Tanuki for GitLab vs Sutāto

Tanuki for GitLab and Sutāto both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sutāto's. Tanuki for GitLab also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Sutāto's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Tanuki for GitLab against 4.0 for Sutāto. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sutāto's.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 5 days, Sutāto every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | Sutāto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sutato-retro-emulator/id6483049943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | #166 |
| Size | 24 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) | [Valentin Dreyfus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710589551) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanuki for GitLab

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### Sutāto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sutato-retro-emulator/id6483049943)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Play classic NES and Gameboy games on your iPhone and iPad with this high-speed emulator. Enjoy an authentic experience with customizable filters, auto-save, and controller support. Discover game history with the integrated wiki.

**Highlights:** NES & Gameboy emulation, High speed and precision, Customizable video/audio filters, Auto-save functionality, Controller support, In-game wiki

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

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

### Is Sutāto free?

Sutāto costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tanuki for GitLab or Sutāto?

Tanuki for GitLab and Sutāto are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Tanuki for GitLab or Sutāto have ads?

Neither Tanuki for GitLab nor Sutāto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tanuki for GitLab or Sutāto?

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 5 days, and Sutāto every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sutāto on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tanuki for GitLab or Sutāto?

Tanuki for GitLab currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Sutāto at #166. 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.*