# Tanuki for GitLab vs TerminalWidget

The clearest difference is price: Tanuki for GitLab at $0.99 against TerminalWidget's $19.99. Tanuki for GitLab also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TerminalWidget's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99 and TerminalWidget $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 80% of TerminalWidget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 5 days, TerminalWidget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | TerminalWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminalwidget/id6764288419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | #158 |
| Size | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) | [Brett Terpstra](https://appshunter.io/developer/448925442) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanuki for GitLab

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### TerminalWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminalwidget/id6764288419)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Display script output directly on your home screen widgets. Visualize data with progress indicators, charts, and tables. Control scripts via Shortcuts or URL schemes, with iCloud sync for Mac and iOS.

**Highlights:** Script output in widgets, Progress indicators, charts, graphs, iCloud sync for Mac and iOS, Control via Shortcuts, URL scheme support, Universal purchase

**Features:** 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 TerminalWidget free?

TerminalWidget costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Neither Tanuki for GitLab nor TerminalWidget shows ads.

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

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 5 days, and TerminalWidget every 2 days. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on October 7, 2026 and TerminalWidget on October 2, 2026.

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

Tanuki for GitLab currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and TerminalWidget at #158. 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.*