Comparison

Source Files vs Contribution Counts

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

Contribution Counts

Enhance GitHub profiles by displaying exact daily contribution counts on calendars. View detailed data, create achievement videos, and save profiles locally. Unlock full features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Exact daily contribution numbers
  • Adaptable text contrast
  • Tap to view date and count
  • Save public profiles
  • Create achievement videos
  • Sort saved profiles
Features
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See the number behind every square. Contribution Counts adds exact daily numbers to contribution calendars on GitHub profiles in Safari. Instead of relying on color intensity alone, you can read each day's count at a glance. FEATURES • Show a number in every calendar square, including zero • Adapt text contrast to light and dark appearances • Tap a day on iPhone or iPad to see its date and exact count • Keep numbers aligned while zooming and scrolling • Save public profiles in the launcher • View avatars and last-year contribution totals • Search for public users or add an exact username • Sort saved profiles by name or contribution count • Turn a public profile's last 365 days into a polished 9:16 achievement video • Share the recap, save it to Photos, or save it to Files • Include original background music created for Contribution Counts No GitHub sign-in is required for public profiles. If you are signed in to GitHub in Safari, the extension works with the page already visible to you. Saved profiles stay on your device. Contribution Counts is an independent app and is not affiliated with GitHub. SUBSCRIPTION Your first 24 hours include every count through today without starting a purchase or Apple subscription trial. After that, all counts except the latest 14 days remain free. A subscription unlocks the latest 14 days, counts through today, the profile launcher, and on-device Year in Contributions video creation. Year in Contributions video creation requires an active monthly or yearly subscription and is not included in the one-time 24-hour free access period. Monthly and yearly auto-renewable plans both include a 14-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. The localized renewal price is shown before purchase. The selected plan renews automatically unless canceled through Apple Account settings. You can restore purchases in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.jtechs.com/apps/contribution-counts/privacy/

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
Contribution Counts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Contribution Counts at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.5. Contribution Counts also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Source Files's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Contribution Counts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Contribution Counts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Files ships an update weekly, Contribution Counts daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Source Files versus Contribution Counts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesContribution Counts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSJ-Tech Creations, Inc.

Customer experience

Source Files

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

Contribution Counts

All ratings1 ratings
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
2 purchases

Contribution Counts

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contribution Counts free?
Contribution Counts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Source Files or Contribution Counts?
Contribution Counts is rated higher. Source Files averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Contribution Counts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Source Files or Contribution Counts have ads?
Neither Source Files nor Contribution Counts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Files or Contribution Counts?
Source Files ships an update weekly, and Contribution Counts daily. Most recently, Source Files was updated on October 30, 2026 and Contribution Counts on October 26, 2026.

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