Comparison

Control for GitLab vs Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean

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

Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean

Manage your cloud infrastructure on the go with this app. Control droplets, deploy applications, manage DNS, and monitor billing. Access multiple accounts and switch between teams effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Droplet management (power, reboot, destroy)
  • Backup and snapshot management
  • Network and DNS configuration
  • Application deployment and monitoring
  • Database cluster management
  • Billing and invoice history
  • Multi-account access
Features
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Elevate your DigitalOcean management experience with Mission Control – the indispensable iOS app designed for effortless resource management anytime, anywhere. Say goodbye to cumbersome sign-ins and hello to instant access with just your DigitalOcean API token. Key Capabilities Seamless Droplet Management Powerful Controls: Instantly power on/off, cycle, reboot, or destroy droplets with a tap, ensuring optimal performance and resource allocation. Backup & Snapshot Management: Enable, view, and manage backups effortlessly, while capturing snapshots to safeguard your data at critical moments. Network Customization: Effortlessly manage networking configurations, including editing and viewing network settings, ensuring seamless connectivity for your applications. Streamlined App Platform Management Effortless Deployment: Seamlessly view and deploy your applications across your DigitalOcean infrastructure, optimizing your deployment process for maximum efficiency. Real-time Monitoring: Stay informed with runtime logs and build & deploy logs, allowing you to troubleshoot and optimize performance with ease. Rollback Capability: Instantly rollback to previous deployments to rectify issues or revert to stable configurations, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous service availability. Enhanced Networking Control Comprehensive DNS Management: Gain full visibility and control over DNS records, including adding, editing, and deleting records, ensuring smooth domain management directly from your iOS device. Introducing Managed Database Centralized Database Management: Streamline database cluster management with the ability to view all clusters, add or remove databases and users, reset passwords, and seamlessly destroy clusters as needed. Billing & Invoice History Transparent Billing: Gain insight into your current bill and access detailed invoice history directly from the app, empowering you to stay informed and manage your expenses effectively. Multi-Account Access and Switching (NEW) Effortless Team Management: Seamlessly access and switch between multiple DigitalOcean teams directly from the app, simplifying resource management across different teams with ease. Unlock More Features, Stay Informed (NEW) Expanded Free Features: Enjoy more available features before encountering the paywall, allowing you to fully explore and experience Mission Control's capabilities before making a commitment. Enhanced Privacy: Rest easy knowing that your DigitalOcean API token is securely stored on your device and never shared with any other apps or services, ensuring the utmost privacy and security. Experience the Power of Mission Control Simplify your DigitalOcean account management and supercharge your productivity on the move. Discover the convenience of streamlined resource management and stay ahead of the curve with Mission Control – download now! We respect your privacy and understand that API tokens require safe keeping. Your DigitalOcean API token is stored on your device and never shared with any other apps or services. --- Website: https://missionctrl.appvents.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Control for GitLab4 screens
Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean4 screens

Verdict

The call

Control for GitLab and Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean's written reviews are positive against 30% of Control for GitLab's. Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 10). On price, rating, 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 Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Control for GitLab against 3.8 for Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Control for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control for GitLab versus Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl for GitLabMission Ctrl for DigitalOcean
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (256 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.7.1113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio MazzeoAppvents, LLC

Customer experience

Control for GitLab

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

Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control for GitLab

One-time1
  • GitLab Control Pro$7.99
1 purchases

Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean

One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$4.99

Questions

Is Control for GitLab free?
Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean free?
Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean?
Control for GitLab is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Control for GitLab or Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean have ads?
Control for GitLab shows ads; Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean does not.
Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean?
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean every 2 weeks. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean on October 2, 2026.

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