# Tanuki for GitLab vs GrafanaUI

The clearest difference is rating: Tanuki for GitLab at 4.0 against GrafanaUI's 3.5. Tanuki for GitLab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). GrafanaUI's advantage is chart position (#5 vs #29) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99 and GrafanaUI $1.99 up front. GrafanaUI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tanuki for GitLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tanuki for GitLab holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 40% of GrafanaUI's.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 9 days, GrafanaUI every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | GrafanaUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grafanaui/id6754510277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #29 | **#5** |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) | [Roman Senchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848366090) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanuki for GitLab

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

**Currently charting:** #29 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


### GrafanaUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grafanaui/id6754510277)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #136 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access Grafana dashboards and receive real-time push notifications for critical alerts on your mobile device. Monitor systems, manage incidents, and stay informed with customizable alert filters and background updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time alert monitoring and push notifications, Background alert updates, Filter alerts by state, dashboard, folder, server, and date range, Browse and search dashboards, Connect to multiple Grafana servers, Secure authentication options, Low Power Mode and adaptive refresh

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium(1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium(1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

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

### Is GrafanaUI free?

GrafanaUI costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Tanuki for GitLab is rated higher. Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GrafanaUI averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Tanuki for GitLab nor GrafanaUI shows ads.

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

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 9 days, and GrafanaUI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on October 25, 2026 and GrafanaUI on October 25, 2026.

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

Tanuki for GitLab currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and GrafanaUI at #5. 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.*