# Control for GitLab vs Mobile for Jira

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.

Both are free to download. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile for Jira 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 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Mobile for Jira |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews)** | [3.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-for-jira/id1073998767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **31.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Infosysta DWC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962261152) |

## 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


### Mobile for Jira

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-for-jira/id1073998767)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*