# Control for GitLab vs Tempo Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: Tempo Cloud at 4.6 against Control for GitLab's 3.9. Tempo Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Control for GitLab's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 13%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempo Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tempo Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 256 and 228 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Control for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 13% of Tempo Cloud'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, Tempo Cloud every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Tempo Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[4.6 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-cloud/id1444993774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 228 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Tempo Software ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020604335) |

## 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


### Tempo Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-cloud/id1444993774)

Manage your work and track time on the go with seamless Google Calendar integration. Plan tasks, log time entries with a single click, and receive customizable push notifications for approvals and reminders. Stay updated on your team's progress and manage timesheets efficiently from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Google Calendar integration for time entries, Create and manage work plans, Customizable push notifications, Track time against tasks and events, Review and approve timesheets, Jira Cloud integration

**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 Tempo Cloud free?

Tempo Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Tempo Cloud?

Tempo Cloud is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Tempo Cloud averages 4.6 from 228 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or Tempo Cloud have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; Tempo Cloud does not.

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

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tempo Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tempo Cloud on October 7, 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.*