Comparison

Control for GitLab vs WiZ

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

WiZ

Features
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WiZ-Knight, a CES® 2022 Innovation Award Honoree, is a portable Wi-Fi encryptor device equipped with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Designed to secure remote communications, it isolates endpoints and encrypts data traffic over public networks. Perfectly suited for defence operations and remote workforces accessing sensitive information, WiZ-Knight ensures secure connections—whether on-premises or in the cloud. With high-speed encryption and convenient plug-and-play functionality, WiZ-Knight empowers users with seamless security. What you can do: • Pair your WiZ-Knight dongle by scanning the QR code shown on your computer • Connect the encryptor to your Wi‑Fi network and enter the password when needed • See real-time connection status and internet availability • Complete captive portal logins (e.g. hotel or guest Wi‑Fi) inside the app when required • Get step-by-step help with the in-app tutorial This release includes: • More reliable Wi‑Fi setup and status updates • Better handling of networks that use captive portal login • General performance and stability improvements

Screenshots

Control for GitLab4 screens
WiZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WiZ at none against Control for GitLab's 1. WiZ 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. WiZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Control for GitLab versus WiZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl for GitLabWiZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (256 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings256 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.7.11 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio MazzeoST ENGINEERING (INFO-SECURITY) PTE. 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

WiZ

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

WiZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control for GitLab free?
Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WiZ free?
WiZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control for GitLab or WiZ have ads?
Control for GitLab shows ads; WiZ does not.
Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or WiZ?
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and WiZ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on September 6, 2026 and WiZ on August 31, 2026.

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