Comparison

Control for GitLab vs DoxBox

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

DoxBox

Features
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"DoxBox is a simple and smart way to organize your business receipts and invoices. Built for freelancers and small business owners, DoxBox keeps all your expense documents in one place, without spreadsheets, folders, or manual tracking. Managing expenses shouldn’t take hours. With DoxBox, you can scan, upload, and organize receipts and invoices automatically, directly from your phone or desktop. What DoxBox helps you do - Keep all your receipts and invoices organized in one secure place - Track business expenses without dealing with complex accounting systems - Export your expense data easily and share it with your accountant - Access your documents anytime, on mobile or web Key features Scan & upload receipts and invoices Easily scan documents or upload existing files in seconds. OCR with automatic data extraction DoxBox automatically extracts key details from your documents, reducing manual work. Upload via WhatsApp or email Send documents the way you already work - no extra steps needed. Easy export in multiple formats Export all your expense data and documents in convenient formats, ready to be shared directly with your accountant. Mobile & web sync Your documents stay updated and accessible across all devices. Built for small businesses DoxBox is not an accounting system. It’s a focused expense management tool that helps you stay organized and prepared - whether you’re sending data to your accountant, preparing reports, or simply keeping your business expenses clear. Simple. Clear. Reliable. No learning curve. No unnecessary features. Just a smarter way to manage receipts and invoices - and share your expense data when you need it."

Screenshots

Control for GitLab4 screens
DoxBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoxBox at none against Control for GitLab's 1. DoxBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. DoxBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, DoxBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Control for GitLab versus DoxBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl for GitLabDoxBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (260 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings260 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.7.1115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio MazzeoDOXBOX LTD

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
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  • Improved markdown rendering
  • Milestone management

DoxBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control for GitLab

One-time1
  • GitLab Control Pro$7.99
None

DoxBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control for GitLab free?
Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoxBox free?
DoxBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control for GitLab or DoxBox have ads?
Control for GitLab shows ads; DoxBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or DoxBox?
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and DoxBox every 2 months. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 23, 2026 and DoxBox on October 25, 2026.

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