# Source Files vs Palette Monster

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Source Files at 18.2 against Palette Monster's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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 Palette Monster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Source Files ships an update weekly, Palette Monster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Source Files | Palette Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) | [Jan Gorman](https://appshunter.io/developer/562760408) |

## What reviewers say

### Source Files

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

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, iPhone Duo 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 |


### Palette Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palette-monster/id6759219202)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Source Files free?

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

### Is Palette Monster free?

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

### Do Source Files or Palette Monster have ads?

Neither Source Files nor Palette Monster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Source Files or Palette Monster?

Source Files ships an update weekly, and Palette Monster every 2 weeks. Most recently, Source Files was updated on October 27, 2026 and Palette Monster on October 28, 2026.

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