Comparison

Source Files vs AI News

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

AI News

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Know what changed in AI without checking a dozen sites. AI News brings official AI sources into one readable feed: model launches, API changelogs, release notes, deprecations, service status and posts from the people building the tools. Every item shows where it came from and links to the original. • One feed for official blogs and changelogs, GitHub releases, Hugging Face model listings, status pages, Hacker News and selected X accounts. • Labels on each update: new model, release, API update, deprecation, pricing & limits, incident. • Key changes: deprecations and pricing changes together in one view. • Read in the app with adjustable text size, plus images and video when the source provides them. • Follow the sources you want, filter by company, find unread items and save articles for later. • Optional notifications for the sources you follow that say what happened, not just that something did. • A multilingual interface. Translate articles on your device and switch back to the original to compare. No AI News account is needed to read, purchase or restore. The app is free with ads. Optional monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions remove ads while active. Purchase with your App Store account and restore with the same account after reinstalling or changing devices. News, source following and notifications remain free. Your storefront's full local price appears before you confirm. Subscriptions renew until cancelled in App Store subscription settings. Deleting AI News data does not cancel your subscription. Public sources are checked every 5 to 60 minutes, depending on the source. X updates depend on provider events and limits. Some catalog sources may not have syncing enabled yet; their status is shown in Following. We cannot guarantee every post or an instant notification. Article translation uses Apple Translation on iOS 18 or later with a supported language pair; original articles remain readable on iOS 16–17. First use may download a language model after you agree. Automatic translations can contain errors; compare with the original source. AI News is independent of the publishers and authors it shows. Some content is available only as an excerpt or on the original page; translation does not unlock that content. Support: thedat08101999@gmail.com Privacy: https://ai-news-api-ag5djvjkdq-as.a.run.app/privacy Terms: https://ai-news-api-ag5djvjkdq-as.a.run.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Source Files4 screens
AI News4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Source Files at none against AI News's shown. Source Files also leads on chart position (#121 vs unranked). AI News's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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 AI News sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Source Files versus AI News: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource FilesAI News
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSdat nguyen

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

AI News

Subscriptions2
  • No Ads – Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Bỏ quảng cáo · Hàng năm$10.001 Year

Questions

Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI News free?
AI News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Source Files or AI News have ads?
AI News shows ads; Source Files does not.

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