Comparison

Source Files vs Git Contribution

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

Git Contribution

Features
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Git Contribution shows your coding activity as a clean contribution heatmap in the app and on your home screen. Add public or self-hosted git provider profiles, then combine their activity into one calendar-style graph. Use it to keep a quick eye on your daily contribution rhythm without opening each service separately. What you can do: - Add multiple Git provider profiles. - Use public profiles, self-hosted servers, and optional tokens for private work repositories. - Preview a contribution heatmap inside the app. - Publish the same graph to the iOS home screen widget. - Refresh saved profiles when you want the latest activity. - Use light, dark, or system appearance. - Keep all features available whether or not you upgrade. Git Contribution Premium removes ads from the companion app. The widget, providers, profile management, and contribution graph remain available to everyone. Subscription information: - Git Contribution Premium Monthly: auto-renewable monthly subscription. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trei.dev/git-contribution/privacy Git Contribution is an independent utility for personal coding activity reflection.

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
Git Contribution1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Git Contribution at none against Source Files's 3. Git Contribution also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). Source Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price 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. Git Contribution asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Source Files versus Git Contribution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesGit Contribution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSAnshika Maurya

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

Git Contribution

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Git Contribution free?
Git Contribution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Source Files or Git Contribution have ads?
Git Contribution shows ads; Source Files does not.

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