# Control for GitLab vs FTP Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTP Client at 74% against Control for GitLab's 30%. FTP Client also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 35) and iOS requirement (16.7.11 vs 18.2). 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 FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FTP Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 35, 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 74% of FTP Client's.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, FTP Client every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | FTP Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-client-files-location/id6448847832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.7.11** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## 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


### FTP Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-client-files-location/id6448847832)

Access and edit server files directly from your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers with shortcuts for increased productivity.

**Highlights:** Access server files in Files app, Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, TLS encryption, iCloud Keychain sync, Fast uploads via share sheet, Shortcuts app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FTP Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime FTP Pro | $13.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime FTP Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control for GitLab free?

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

### Is FTP Client free?

FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or FTP Client?

FTP Client is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while FTP Client averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or FTP Client have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; FTP Client does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or FTP Client?

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and FTP Client every 5 days. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on September 6, 2026 and FTP Client on September 23, 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.*