# Source Files vs DroidShell

The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against DroidShell's $8.99. DroidShell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Source Files is free to download; DroidShell costs $8.99 up front. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. DroidShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Source Files ships an update weekly, DroidShell daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Source Files | DroidShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **30** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#33** |
| Size | 54 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) | [Jan Sallads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092355347) |

## What reviewers say

### Source Files

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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 |


### DroidShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droidshell/id6770150116)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**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 DroidShell free?

DroidShell costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Source Files or DroidShell have ads?

Neither Source Files nor DroidShell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Source Files or DroidShell?

Source Files ships an update weekly, and DroidShell daily. Most recently, Source Files was updated on October 7, 2026 and DroidShell on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Source Files or DroidShell?

Source Files currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and DroidShell at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*