# Control for GitLab vs The Career Card

The clearest difference is rating: The Career Card at 5.0 against Control for GitLab's 3.9. The Career Card also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.7.11). Control for GitLab's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (260 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Career Card sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Career Card 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, The Career Card every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | The Career Card |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/the-career-card/id1552212879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [The Career Card LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160286250) |

## 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


### The Career Card

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-career-card/id1552212879)

Enhance individual and team performance by reinforcing desired behaviors and coaching on undesired ones. Earn points to unlock desired prizes, making it ideal for students, professionals, and community groups.

**Highlights:** Reinforce desired behaviors, Coach on undesired behaviors, Earn points for prizes, User-friendly interface, Customizable to team needs, Secure data protection

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze A | $12.99 | per month |
| Silver A | $99.99 | per month |
| Gold A | $224.99 | per month |
| Diamond A | $399.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control for GitLab free?

Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Career Card free?

The Career Card is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or The Career Card?

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

### Do Control for GitLab or The Career Card have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; The Career Card does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or The Career Card?

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Career Card every 22 months. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Career Card on October 6, 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.*