Comparison

Control for GitLab vs Mobile for Jira

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Control for GitLab

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
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Control for GitLab is the best way to manage your GitLab projects on any iPhone and iPad device, anywhere at any time! Control for GitLab helps you to easily keep track of your GitLab projects while you are sitting on the train on your way back home, or when you are trapped inside a meeting with no chances of getting out! Features: - View and add Projects - View, add, edit and share Issues - Issue, Milestone and Merge Requests Transition Workflow - Search Issues by ID, title or labels - View and add Comments - Style any comment or description with markdown, HTML and emoji smileys - Calendar and Address Book Integration - Browse your Source Code - Full Team Management (add and remove team members) - View your Commits - View your Commit Diffs - View, protect and unprotect your Branches - View your Tags - View and add Labels - View, add, edit and share Milestones - View, add, edit and share Merge Requests - View, add, edit and share Code Snippets - View and use Favourite Filters - View and add Groups - View, add, edit, share SSH Keys - View, add, edit, share Hooks - Explore, fork and favourite public projects - Full Core Spotlight support - Full access the projects' Wiki - Protect your data with a personal Passcode - Connect to HTTP or HTTPS server GitLab is a growing community and as their API expands so will this app! We work extensively with the GitLab team to refine and expand the API in order to provide you the best GitLab mobile user experience ever. You will have everything under control! Follow the project on twitter: @gitlabcontrol For info on new releases, to suggest new features and to report bugs send an email to support@gitlabcontrol.com. Restrictions: Control for GitLab currently supports GitLab server version 9.x and higher. Disclaimer: Control for GitLab is not affiliated, endorsed, sponsored, or approved with or by GitLab Inc.

About

Mobile for Jira

Manage Jira issues on the go with a user-friendly mobile interface. This app integrates with Jira Work Management, Software, and Service Management, offering features like asset management, time tracking, and interactive dashboards. It requires a Marketplace add-on for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Asset management support
  • Time tracking with Timesheets by Tempo
  • Interactive Jira dashboards
  • Voice note attachments
  • In-app photo editor
  • Kanban & Scrum board experience
  • Multiple Jira instances
Features
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Mobile for Jira is an ideal fit with Jira Work Management, Jira Software, and Jira Service Management. Handle Jira issues through your mobile with a user-friendly interface! To be able to access the app, you will need to install the Marketplace add-on first. Find the add-on here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uvoI - Asset management support - Time tracking with Timesheets by Tempo Basic, 2FA, MFA, & SSO login - Interactive Jira dashboards - Branded solution. - Easy Switch: Cloud to Data Center - Voice note attachments - JSD articles & canned responses - In-app photo editor - Customized fields & push notifications. - Advanced & customized search - Kanban & Scrum board experience - Receive & share tickets from WhatsApp, Telegram, & X Issue & work log histories. - 3rd party add-ons (Insight, EazyBI, Custom charts, Elements Connect, SSO) - Improved support with JSM Mobile for customers - Arabic & RTL support - Multiple Jira instances - Generate & Scan QR Codes Standard options: - Add, edit, and delete rich text comments - Edit, add, and export attachments - View and save favorite filters Standard options: - Add, edit, and delete rich text comments - Edit, add, and export attachments - View and save favorite filters

Screenshots

Control for GitLab4 screens
Mobile for Jira4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control for GitLab at 3.9 against Mobile for Jira's 3.1. Control for GitLab also leads on ratings volume (260 vs 42). Mobile for Jira's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile for Jira asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 260 ratings behind it against 42, 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 31% of Mobile for Jira's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Mobile for Jira every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Control for GitLab versus Mobile for Jira: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl for GitLabMobile for Jira
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (260 ratings) — better3.1 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews31.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings260 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.7.1115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio MazzeoInfosysta DWC LLC

Customer experience

Control for GitLab

All ratings256 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative60.0%

Mobile for Jira

All ratings42 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Control for GitLab

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Improved markdown rendering
  • Milestone management

Mobile for Jira

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control for GitLab

One-time1
  • GitLab Control Pro$7.99
None

Mobile for Jira

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control for GitLab free?
Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile for Jira free?
Mobile for Jira is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Mobile for Jira?
Control for GitLab is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Mobile for Jira averages 3.1 from 42 ratings.
Do Control for GitLab or Mobile for Jira have ads?
Control for GitLab shows ads; Mobile for Jira does not.
Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or Mobile for Jira?
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mobile for Jira every 9 days. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mobile for Jira on October 16, 2026.

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