# Control for GitLab vs Cam PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Cam PDF Scanner at 4.8 against Control for GitLab's 3.9. Cam PDF Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Control for GitLab's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (256 vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cam PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Cam PDF Scanner every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Cam PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam-pdf-scanner/id1600431824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Abhayrajsinh Vala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347705812) |

## 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


### Cam PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam-pdf-scanner/id1600431824)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. It automatically recognizes text and enhances images for clear, sharp results. Easily save and share your scanned documents in PDF format.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with phone camera, Automatic text recognition (OCR), Smart cropping and auto-enhancement, Save and share as PDF, Digitize receipts, notes, and invoices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Cam PDF Scanner free?

Cam PDF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Cam PDF Scanner?

Cam PDF Scanner is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Cam PDF Scanner averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or Cam PDF Scanner have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; Cam PDF Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or Cam PDF Scanner?

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cam PDF Scanner every 22 months. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cam PDF Scanner on October 12, 2026.

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