Source Files vs LittleFire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Source Files
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.
- 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
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.
LittleFire
Manage your Firebase projects directly from your mobile device. Perform CRUD operations on Cloud Firestore documents and update Remote Config settings. Seamlessly switch between Google accounts to access all your projects.
- Manage Firebase projects
- Edit Cloud Firestore documents
- Update Remote Config
- View all projects in one place
- Switch between Google accounts
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Complete control of your Firebase projects in the palm of your hand! - Read, write and update Remote Config on-the-go. - Read, write, update, and delete documents in Cloud Firestore. - View all of your projects in one place. - Switch freely between your Google accounts to access all of your projects. **PLEASE NOTE** LittleFire is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Firebase or Google LLC. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LittleFire at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.4. LittleFire also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). Source Files's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (30 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and LittleFire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LittleFire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Source Files's written reviews are positive against 100% of LittleFire's.
Source Files ships an update weekly, LittleFire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Source Files | LittleFire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (30 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #142 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Borum ApS | Sawyer Billings |
Customer experience
Source Files
LittleFire
In-app purchases
Source Files
- Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
- Lifetime Source Pro$24.99
LittleFire
- LittleFire Pro$4.991 Month
- Write Access$12.99









