# Control for GitLab vs CERN Campus

The clearest difference is rating: CERN Campus at 5.0 against Control for GitLab's 3.9. CERN Campus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CERN Campus 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 256 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of CERN Campus's.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, CERN Campus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | CERN Campus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cern-campus/id6445892891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [PocketCampus Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/549799538) |

## 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


### CERN Campus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cern-campus/id6445892891)

This app serves as an all-in-one resource for the CERN community, simplifying campus life. It provides access to restaurant menus, a comprehensive phone directory, an interactive campus map, and the latest news and events. Users can also discover campus services, receive emergency notifications, and utilize an SOS button.

**Highlights:** Restaurant menus with photos and hours, CERNphone directory and contact lookup, Detailed interactive campus map, Latest CERN news and event updates, Campus service directory, Emergency notifications and SOS button

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 CERN Campus free?

CERN Campus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or CERN Campus?

CERN Campus is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while CERN Campus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or CERN Campus have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; CERN Campus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or CERN Campus?

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and CERN Campus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on September 29, 2026 and CERN Campus on October 4, 2026.

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