Comparison

Source Files vs Tasks.md

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

Tasks.md

Manage your to-do list using plain text markdown files. This app offers smart task management, organization by categories and tags, and recurring task support. It emphasizes data ownership and privacy, with no subscriptions or ads.

Highlights
  • Markdown file integration
  • Smart task management
  • Customizable categories and tags
  • Recurring tasks
  • iCloud sync
  • Native iOS and macOS apps
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
Features
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Your tasks. Your file. Tasks.md is a native task manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad that works directly with a markdown file you own. Check off, add, and rename tasks in the app, or edit the same file in your favorite text editor. KEEP YOUR DAY CLEAR • Compact task lists organized by markdown categories • Search task titles and categories • Open, Today, All, and Done filters • Due-date labels, overdue indicators, and priority flags • Sort within categories by file order, due date, or priority • Collapse categories to focus on what matters CAPTURE AND COMPLETE • Add tasks with a category picker • Create categories as you go • Rename tasks inline and check them off with a tap • Set daily, weekly, or monthly repeats • Mac shortcuts: Command-N to add, Command-F to search, Command-O to open PLAIN TEXT, ALWAYS Tasks and metadata stay in a portable .md file. Open it in any text editor, keep your own backups, or track changes with Git. Store the file in iCloud Drive or another file provider and choose it on each device to use the provider's sync. The app watches for external edits and reports file-access problems clearly. Recurring tasks are generated when the app loads the file or becomes active. Due dates and priorities use markdown tags; reminder notifications are not included. No account, ads, analytics, or subscription. A one-time purchase for a straightforward native interface over your own markdown.

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
Tasks.md2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Source Files at 76% against Tasks.md's 0%. Source Files also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Tasks.md's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Source Files is free to download; Tasks.md costs $2.99 up front. Source Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Tasks.md asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tasks.md holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Source Files's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tasks.md'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, Tasks.md every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Source Files versus Tasks.md: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesTasks.md
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (31 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSMason Earl

Customer experience

Source Files

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

Tasks.md

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99
None

Tasks.md

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tasks.md free?
Tasks.md costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Source Files or Tasks.md?
Tasks.md is rated higher. Source Files averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Tasks.md averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Source Files or Tasks.md have ads?
Neither Source Files nor Tasks.md shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Files or Tasks.md?
Source Files ships an update weekly, and Tasks.md every 12 months. Most recently, Source Files was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tasks.md on October 30, 2026.

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