Tanuki for GitLab vs GistHunt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tanuki for GitLab
A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.
- Native GitLab client
- Manage repositories
- Track issues
- Review merge requests
- iOS compatible
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Easy to use, native, GitLab client.
GistHunt
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GistHunt is the ultimate GitHub Gists companion for developers who demand more from their code snippet manager. POWERFUL CODE EDITING Create and edit gists with real-time syntax highlighting for over 100 programming languages. Toggle between raw code and live Markdown preview. Customize your editing experience with adjustable font sizes and tab settings. SMART ORGANIZATION Keep your workspace clean with pin and archive features. Pin frequently-used gists for instant access. Archive old ones to reduce clutter. Sort by date, name, language, or star count to find what you need fast. TRUE OFFLINE SUPPORT Work without an internet connection. GistHunt caches your gists locally and syncs changes automatically when you're back online. A visual sync queue shows pending operations and helps resolve any conflicts. DISCOVER & SHARE Explore public gists from the GitHub community. Star and fork gists that inspire you. Share your own work via URL, QR code, or embeddable HTML. Export files directly to your device. ADVANCED SEARCH Find any gist instantly. Search by description, filename, or content. Filter results by programming language to narrow down exactly what you're looking for. CROSS-PLATFORM Native apps for iOS, iPad, and Mac. Optimized layouts for each device. macOS features include menu bar integration and custom download locations. PRIVACY FIRST Secure OAuth authentication with GitHub. Your data stays between you and GitHub. Local caching uses secure storage. No analytics, no tracking, no data collection. Perfect for developers, technical writers, and anyone who relies on GitHub Gists for code snippets, configuration files, notes, or documentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tanuki for GitLab at every 9 days against GistHunt's every 2 months. Tanuki for GitLab also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). GistHunt's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99 and GistHunt $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 9 days, GistHunt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tanuki for GitLab | GistHunt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Schindler | Jeffery Abbott |
In-app purchases
Tanuki for GitLab
No in-app purchases
GistHunt
No in-app purchases
Questions
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