Comparison

Source Files vs SitePulse for Plausible

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

SitePulse for Plausible

Features
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View your Plausible Analytics stats, websites, and widgets from your iPhone. SitePulse is a fast, native companion for Plausible Analytics. Connect your own API key, from plausible.io or your self-hosted instance, and your traffic is on every screen you own. No accounts, no ads, no tracking, no middleman servers. A COMPLETE DASHBOARD • Visitors, pageviews, visits, views per visit, bounce rate, visit duration and events • Interactive Swift Charts: drag across any chart to inspect exact values • Today, 7 days, 30 days and 12 months • Live visitor count updating as you watch ELEVEN BREAKDOWNS, NOT THREE • Top pages, entry pages, exit pages and goal conversions • Sources, acquisition channels and UTM campaigns • Countries, devices, browsers and operating systems • Tap any row to filter the entire dashboard by it WIDGETS EVERYWHERE • Small, medium and large Home Screen widgets with 24-hour line charts and change badges • Lock Screen widgets: circular, rectangular and inline • Choose a different website for each widget • Apple Watch app and watch face complication LIVE ON YOUR SCREEN • Dynamic Island shows live visitors while you work • Traffic spike alerts and a daily summary at the time you choose • Everything computed on your device, with no push servers involved BUILT FOR MULTIPLE SITES • Add as many websites as you track • Switch instantly from the dashboard, widgets or your watch • A daily summary at the time you choose PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your API key is stored only in the iOS Keychain and never leaves your device. SitePulse talks straight to your Plausible server. There is no SitePulse backend, no analytics SDK, no advertising. Works with Plausible Cloud and self-hosted instances, including custom domains and non-standard ports. SitePulse is an independent app and is not affiliated with Plausible Analytics. Privacy Policy: https://mehmetali.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://mehmetali.co/terms

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
SitePulse for Plausible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Source Files at weekly against SitePulse for Plausible's every 2 months. Source Files also leads on chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and SitePulse for Plausible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Files ships an update weekly, SitePulse for Plausible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Source Files versus SitePulse for Plausible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesSitePulse for Plausible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSMehmet Ali Demir

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
1 purchases

SitePulse for Plausible

One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SitePulse for Plausible free?
SitePulse for Plausible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Source Files or SitePulse for Plausible have ads?
Neither Source Files nor SitePulse for Plausible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Files or SitePulse for Plausible?
Source Files ships an update weekly, and SitePulse for Plausible every 2 months. Most recently, Source Files was updated on October 30, 2026 and SitePulse for Plausible on October 31, 2026.

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