# Control for GitLab vs SeaDrone Control

The clearest difference is rating: SeaDrone Control at 5.0 against Control for GitLab's 3.9. SeaDrone Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (260 vs 1). 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. SeaDrone Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

SeaDrone Control 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 260 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, SeaDrone Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | SeaDrone Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seadrone-control/id1227276925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **8.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [OROBOTIX INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227276924) |

## 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


### SeaDrone Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seadrone-control/id1227276925)

Control a submersible remotely to capture stable underwater footage. This application requires the SeaDrone robot hardware to operate and is designed for capturing high-quality video in challenging aquatic environments.

**Highlights:** Remote submersible control, Stable subsea footage capture, High current operation, Requires SeaDrone robot hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 SeaDrone Control free?

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

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

SeaDrone Control is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while SeaDrone Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Control for GitLab shows ads; SeaDrone Control does not.

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

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and SeaDrone Control monthly. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on November 6, 2026 and SeaDrone Control on November 2, 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.*