# Source Files vs Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Source Files at 74% against Code's 38%. Source Files also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). Code's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Source Files's written reviews are positive against 38% of Code's.

Source Files ships an update weekly, Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Source Files | Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) |

## What reviewers say

### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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 |


### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047)

This app provides a comprehensive developer suite on your mobile device, including a code editor with syntax highlighting and autocompletion, a file explorer, and integrated Git, SSH, and FTP/SFTP clients. It allows you to work on projects anywhere, transforming your device into a portable workstation.

**Highlights:** Code editor with themes and syntax highlighting, File explorer for easy navigation, Integrated Git for version control, Terminal with Bash support, SSH client for remote connections, FTP/SFTP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Source Files free?

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

### Is Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Source Files or Code?

Source Files is rated higher. Source Files averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Code averages 4.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Source Files or Code have ads?

Neither Source Files nor Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Source Files or Code?

Source Files ships an update weekly, and Code every 2 days. Most recently, Source Files was updated on September 24, 2026 and Code on September 12, 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.*