# Control for GitLab vs Code Review

The clearest difference is rating: Control for GitLab at 3.9 against Code Review's 3.3. Control for GitLab also leads on ratings volume (256 vs 4) and review sentiment (30% vs 14%). Code Review's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Code Review asks for nothing beyond the download.

Control for GitLab holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 4, 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 14% of Code Review's.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Code Review every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Code Review |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-review-pull-requests/id1458237444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 14.3% 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 | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Bytes Arithmetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/700977509) |

## 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


### Code Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-review-pull-requests/id1458237444)

This app allows developers to review and manage pull requests directly from their mobile devices. It supports connecting to GitHub and Bitbucket accounts, viewing code changes, adding comments, and approving or merging requests.

**Highlights:** Connect GitHub and Bitbucket accounts, View and filter pull requests, Review code diffs, Add and respond to comments, Approve, un-approve, and merge requests, External keyboard support

**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 Code Review free?

Code Review is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Code Review?

Control for GitLab is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Code Review averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or Code Review have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; Code Review does not.

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

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Code Review every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 17, 2026 and Code Review 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.*