# Control for GitLab vs YouTrack

The clearest difference is rating: Control for GitLab at 3.9 against YouTrack's 3.1. Control for GitLab also leads on ratings volume (256 vs 29). YouTrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YouTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Control for GitLab holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Control for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 38% of YouTrack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, YouTrack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | YouTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews)** | [3.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtrack/id1028024655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [JetBrains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028024654) |

## What reviewers say

### Control for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119)

Manage your GitLab projects on your iPhone or iPad from anywhere. Track projects, issues, merge requests, and code, all from your mobile device. Stay connected to your team and code even when you're on the go.

**Highlights:** Manage Projects, Issues, and Merge Requests, Browse Source Code and Commits, Full Team Management, View and Edit Branches and Tags, Markdown and Emoji Support, Secure with Passcode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitLab Control Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to access from mobile
- 👍 Nice and easy to use
- 👍 Great UI
- 👍 Helpful tool for quick code check

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't connect to server
- 🐛 Missing critical features
- 🔍 Lacks functionality compared to website
- 💸 Paywalled features
- 🔍 Poor performance on large codebases

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues with two-factor authentication
- Inconsistent project and issue listing
- Crashes and connection errors
- Incorrect charging and purchase issues

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple GitLab instances
- Ability to approve merge requests
- Dark mode option
- Better code viewing and editing capabilities
- Support for GitLab CI/CD features


### YouTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtrack/id1028024655)

Manage projects and tasks on the go with this tool designed for teams. Stay updated with real-time notifications, collaborate with colleagues, and organize your work from anywhere. Supports light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Manage projects and tasks anywhere, Real-time notifications, Collaborate with team members, View and organize boards, Access Knowledge Base articles, Manage helpdesk tickets, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control for GitLab free?

Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YouTrack free?

YouTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or YouTrack?

Control for GitLab is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while YouTrack averages 3.1 from 29 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or YouTrack have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; YouTrack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or YouTrack?

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and YouTrack every 2 months. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on September 6, 2026 and YouTrack on September 16, 2026.

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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.*