# Control for GitLab vs Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-ctrl-for-digitalocean/id1671486255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Appvents, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446928192) |

## 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


### Mission Ctrl for DigitalOcean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-ctrl-for-digitalocean/id1671486255)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*