Comparison

Source Files vs PilotIcon for app developers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

PilotIcon for app developers

Features
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PilotIcon is an icon generator for developer. How many times have been waited for a designer, a client to provide an icon while the TestFlight upload is blocked because of this? With PilotIcon, quickly generate simple but beautiful icons in seconds and make a build available on TestFlight without waiting on a production ready icon. Simple and intuitive UI tailored for iOS developers. No designer skills required. Simply tap a couple of times, airdrop the icon to Xcode and you are ready to release your early build to TestFlight.

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
PilotIcon for app developers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PilotIcon for app developers at none against Source Files's 3. PilotIcon for app developers also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Source Files's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Files ships an update weekly, PilotIcon for app developers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Source Files versus PilotIcon for app developers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesPilotIcon for app developers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSchillantro

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99
None

PilotIcon for app developers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotIcon for app developers free?
PilotIcon for app developers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Source Files or PilotIcon for app developers have ads?
Neither Source Files nor PilotIcon for app developers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Files or PilotIcon for app developers?
Source Files ships an update weekly, and PilotIcon for app developers every 2 months. Most recently, Source Files was updated on September 24, 2026 and PilotIcon for app developers on May 17, 2026.

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