# Control for GitLab vs Inventara

The clearest difference is rating: Inventara at 5.0 against Control for GitLab's 3.9. Inventara also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (260 vs 1). On price, 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. Inventara asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inventara 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 260 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Inventara every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Inventara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventara/id6745518144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [TAOS Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812674660) |

## 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


### Inventara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventara/id6745518144)

This app streamlines warehouse operations by bringing Coupa's inventory management features to your mobile device. It offers a powerful solution for managing inventory efficiently on the go.

**Highlights:** Warehouse operations streamlining, Coupa inventory management integration, Mobile inventory control, Efficient stock management

**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 Inventara free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Inventara?

Inventara is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Inventara averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Control for GitLab or Inventara have ads?

Control for GitLab shows ads; Inventara does not.

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

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inventara every 11 days. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 23, 2026 and Inventara on October 28, 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.*