Comparison

Source Files vs Forgejo Heatmap

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

Forgejo Heatmap

Visualize your Git commit history with a heatmap widget. This tool is compatible with any public Forgejo instance, including Codeberg, to display your contribution patterns.

Highlights
  • Commit history heatmap
  • Forgejo account integration
  • Compatible with public Forgejo instances
  • Supports Codeberg
Features
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Forgejo Heatmap offers the heatmap widget you know and love to forgejo accounts. Its compatible with any public facing forgejo instance, including Codeberg.

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
Forgejo Heatmap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Source Files at 4.4 against Forgejo Heatmap's 3.0. Source Files also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 2) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). Forgejo Heatmap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Forgejo Heatmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Source Files's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forgejo Heatmap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Files ships an update weekly, Forgejo Heatmap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Source Files versus Forgejo Heatmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesForgejo Heatmap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSMia Lina Koring

Customer experience

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%

Forgejo Heatmap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Forgejo Heatmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forgejo Heatmap free?
Forgejo Heatmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Source Files or Forgejo Heatmap?
Source Files is rated higher. Source Files averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Forgejo Heatmap averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Source Files or Forgejo Heatmap have ads?
Neither Source Files nor Forgejo Heatmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Files or Forgejo Heatmap?
Source Files ships an update weekly, and Forgejo Heatmap fortnightly. Most recently, Source Files was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forgejo Heatmap on September 20, 2026.

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