Comparison

Source Files vs GitBoba

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

GitBoba

A native iOS and iPadOS client for Gitea, a self-hosted Git service. Manage your daily work directly from your mobile device without needing to access a desktop.

Highlights
  • Native iOS and iPadOS client
  • Connects to Gitea servers
  • Personal access token authentication
  • Manage day-to-day work
  • Mobile Git management
Features
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GitBoba is a fast, native iOS and iPadOS client for Gitea + Forgejo. Connect to your own self-hosted instance and get a full git workflow, no browser required. • Repos - Browse code, branches, and commits • Pull Requests - Full diffs, reviews, merges • Issues - See what's open across every repo. • Actions - Trigger a workflow, watch it run, check on your runners. • Releases & Packages - Cut and publish a package • Dashboard & Notifications: Everything that needs you in one place • And much more! Self-hosted software shouldn't come with a locked-down client. GitBoba won’t lock open-source behind a paywall. We strive to bring new functionality and provide feature parody with existing backend.

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
GitBoba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GitBoba at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.4. GitBoba also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Source Files's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GitBoba asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GitBoba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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 point the same way: 75% of Source Files's written reviews are positive against 100% of GitBoba's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Source Files versus GitBoba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesGitBoba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSMiguel Perez

Customer experience

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

GitBoba

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

GitBoba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GitBoba free?
GitBoba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Source Files or GitBoba?
GitBoba is rated higher. Source Files averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while GitBoba averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Source Files or GitBoba have ads?
Neither Source Files nor GitBoba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Files or GitBoba?
Source Files ships an update weekly, and GitBoba weekly. Most recently, Source Files was updated on October 15, 2026 and GitBoba on October 13, 2026.

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