# Simple WebSocket Client vs Source Files

The clearest difference is rating: Simple WebSocket Client at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.4. Simple WebSocket Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Source Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Simple WebSocket Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple WebSocket Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple WebSocket Client ships an update every 3 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple WebSocket Client | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-websocket-client/id6448638174/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 26 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuya Asamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184558977) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple WebSocket Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-websocket-client/id6448638174)

Connect to WebSocket servers with customizable HTTP headers. Save successful connections for easy access and review. This tool is designed for developers needing to test WebSocket endpoints.

**Highlights:** WebSocket client functionality, Add custom HTTP headers, Save successful connections, Review connection history, Developer tool

**In-app purchases:** none


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

**Highlights:** Direct file access via Finder/Files app, Edit files in favorite apps, REST API for fast access, Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket, Shortcuts automation support, File uploads via services menu

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple WebSocket Client free?

Simple WebSocket Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Source Files free?

Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple WebSocket Client or Source Files?

Simple WebSocket Client is rated higher. Simple WebSocket Client averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Simple WebSocket Client or Source Files have ads?

Simple WebSocket Client shows ads; Source Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple WebSocket Client or Source Files?

Simple WebSocket Client ships an update every 3 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Simple WebSocket Client was updated on October 8, 2026 and Source Files on October 7, 2026.

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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.*