# Tanuki for GitLab vs Bucketman

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bucketman at 100% against Tanuki for GitLab's 50%. Bucketman also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Tanuki for GitLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bucketman is free to download; Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99 up front. Bucketman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tanuki for GitLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bucketman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bucketman's.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 5 days, Bucketman every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | Bucketman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucketman/id6580985929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) | [OsnaDigit UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494134502) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanuki for GitLab

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

**Currently charting:** #37 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


### Bucketman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucketman/id6580985929)

Manage cloud storage buckets with ease. Create, read, update, and delete objects in services like AWS S3 or MinIO. Offers a user-friendly interface for efficient data handling.

**Highlights:** Cloud bucket management, Object CRUD operations, AWS S3 integration, MinIO integration, SeaweedFS integration, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S3 Features paid monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| S3 Features paid yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Bucketman Pro - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

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

### Is Bucketman free?

Bucketman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Bucketman is rated higher. Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bucketman averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Bucketman shows ads; Tanuki for GitLab does not.

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

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 5 days, and Bucketman every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bucketman on September 18, 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.*