# Control for GitLab vs QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) at 100% against Control for GitLab's 30%. QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.7.11 vs 18). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) asks for nothing beyond the download.

QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit)'s.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qtws-2019-qtworldsummit/id1156106928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.7.11** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Ekkehard Gentz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144162385) |

## 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


### QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qtws-2019-qtworldsummit/id1156106928)

Access schedules, speaker bios, and session abstracts for the Qt World Summit. Navigate event locations with an integrated floor map and personalize your experience by selecting favorite talks. This app is built with Qt and is cross-platform.

**Highlights:** Event schedule access, Speaker biographies, Session abstracts, Integrated floor map, Personalized talk selection, Cross-platform compatibility

**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 QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) free?

QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit)?

QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit)?

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on September 6, 2026 and QtWS 2019 (QtWorldSummit) on September 17, 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.*