# Tanuki for GitLab vs YAML Tools

The clearest difference is rating: YAML Tools at 5.0 against Tanuki for GitLab's 4.0. Tanuki for GitLab's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#18 vs #105). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99 and YAML Tools $0.99 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 5 days, YAML Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | YAML Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools/id6758571420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #105 |
| Size | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 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:** #18 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/id6758571420)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A comprehensive YAML utility for developers on iOS. Visualize, format, convert, and generate code from YAML files. Includes validation and a dedicated syntax keyboard for efficient editing.

**Highlights:** Interactive Tree and Table View for YAML visualization, Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, and more, Generate type-safe model classes for multiple languages, Real-time JSON Schema generation and validation, Dedicated YAML syntax keyboard overlay, Format and minify YAML structures

**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 $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

YAML Tools is rated higher. Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 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 5 days, and YAML Tools monthly. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on September 23, 2026 and YAML Tools on September 19, 2026.

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

Tanuki for GitLab currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and YAML Tools at #105. 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.*