Comparison

Control for GitLab vs Starship

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

Starship

Organize your GitHub starred repositories with nested tags for efficient management. Syncs across devices and offers offline access to your curated collection of code.

Highlights
  • Nested tags for repository classification
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Offline access to stars
  • Unlimited tags with Pro subscription
Features
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Discover the Starship App, the ultimate solution for efficiently organizing and managing your Github starred repositories. Compatible with iOS and macOS devices, this innovative app enhances your productivity by categorizing your GitHub stars using nested tags. Managing your Github starred repositories can be a hassle, but Starship App is here to revolutionize this process. Effortlessly assign nested tags to repositories, allowing for smooth organization and quick access to your favorite repositories. Noteworthy features of Starship App include: 1. Nested Tags: Classify repositories with custom categories and subcategories for intuitive organization. 2. Sync Across Devices: Seamless syncing ensures your tags and stars are always up-to-date. 3. Offline Access: Browse your repositories and tags anytime, anywhere. Experience the ease of navigating and organizing your Github stars by transforming your repositories into a well-structured compilation with Starship App. Download it for iOS and macOS today! If you have any questions or suggestions about Starship, do not hesitate to contact us at support@fxc.ninja. ## Starship Pro ∙ Unlimited Tags ## Subscribe to Starship Pro Yearly ∙ Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. ∙ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. ∙ You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://fxc.ninja/starship/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://fxc.ninja/starship/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Control for GitLab4 screens
Starship4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starship at 100% against Control for GitLab's 30%. Starship also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (260 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Starship sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Starship 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. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Control for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 100% of Starship's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Starship every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control for GitLab versus Starship: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl for GitLabStarship
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (260 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings260 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.7.1116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio Mazzeo星辰 方

Customer experience

Control for GitLab

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

Starship

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 2 more
  • Improved markdown rendering
  • Milestone management

Starship

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control for GitLab

One-time1
  • GitLab Control Pro$7.99
2 purchases

Starship

Subscriptions1
  • Starship Pro Yearly$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Starship Pro Life Time$4.99

Questions

Is Control for GitLab free?
Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starship free?
Starship is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Starship?
Starship is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Starship averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Control for GitLab or Starship have ads?
Control for GitLab shows ads; Starship does not.
Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or Starship?
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Starship every 2 months. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on November 6, 2026 and Starship on November 3, 2026.

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