Comparison

Control for GitLab vs EPAM Connect

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

EPAM Connect

Streamline your daily tasks and stay connected within the company. Manage your schedule, find colleagues, book office resources, and access exclusive benefits and company news.

Highlights
  • Time reporting
  • Leave and vacation tracking
  • Colleague search and profiles
  • Workspace and parking booking
  • Benefits and discounts access
  • Company news and updates
Features
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Looking to simplify your daily routine at EPAM? With EPAM Connect app, you can complete your routine tasks on the go and save time! Save time on daily tasks Time reporting, sick leave requests, holiday calendar and vacation balance tracking let you manage your schedule with ease. Keep in touch with your colleagues Search for colleagues, view their profiles, and give badges for their achievements. Plan your office visit Book your favourite workspace in the office with just a few taps. Don’t forget about parking spot and locker to store your belongings. Don't miss out on EPAM benefits Explore and navigate exclusive perks and discounts available in your EPAM location. Your benefits card is also in your pocket. Stay in touch with EPAM Get the latest company news and updates – all in one place. Stay connected with EPAM and never miss a beat. Not an EPAMer yet? Explore jobs that are available to you at EPAM and have a look at benefits available for EPAMers.

Screenshots

Control for GitLab4 screens
EPAM Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPAM Connect at none against Control for GitLab's 1. EPAM Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EPAM Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EPAM Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Control for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 34% of EPAM Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, EPAM Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Control for GitLab versus EPAM Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl for GitLabEPAM Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (256 ratings)4.3 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews34.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.7.1113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio MazzeoEPAM Systems

Customer experience

Control for GitLab

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

EPAM Connect

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral25.0%
Negative40.6%

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
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  • Improved markdown rendering
  • Milestone management

EPAM Connect

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

EPAM Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control for GitLab free?
Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EPAM Connect free?
EPAM Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or EPAM Connect?
EPAM Connect is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while EPAM Connect averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Control for GitLab or EPAM Connect have ads?
Control for GitLab shows ads; EPAM Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or EPAM Connect?
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and EPAM Connect monthly. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on September 6, 2026 and EPAM Connect on August 22, 2026.

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