# Source Files vs GitBoba

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Source Files | GitBoba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitboba/id6767851416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 29 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) | [Miguel Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374068344) |

## What reviewers say

### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**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 |


### GitBoba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitboba/id6767851416)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*