# Tanuki for GitLab vs YAML Tools

The clearest difference is rating: YAML Tools at 5.0 against Tanuki for GitLab's 4.3. YAML Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Tanuki for GitLab's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

YAML Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 2 weeks, YAML Tools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | YAML Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools-editor-and-validator/id6758571420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#110** |
| Size | 34 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) | [Mohammed Aadhil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526081218) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanuki for GitLab

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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


### YAML Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools-editor-and-validator/id6758571420)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A private YAML editor for mobile devices that allows you to write, validate, convert, and compare configuration files. It offers desktop-like editing features, JSON schema validation, and multiple export formats.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting and code folding, JSON schema validation, Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, and more, Side-by-side file comparison, Private, on-device processing, Full iPad keyboard shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 YAML Tools free?

YAML Tools costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tanuki for GitLab or YAML Tools?

YAML Tools is rated higher. Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while YAML Tools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tanuki for GitLab or YAML Tools have ads?

Neither Tanuki for GitLab nor YAML Tools shows ads.

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

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 2 weeks, and YAML Tools every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on November 14, 2026 and YAML Tools on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tanuki for GitLab or YAML Tools?

Tanuki for GitLab currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and YAML Tools at #110. 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.*