# Control for GitLab vs Timefold

The clearest difference is rating: Timefold at 5.0 against Control for GitLab's 3.9. Timefold also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Control for GitLab's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 1). 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 Timefold sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timefold 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Timefold fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Timefold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefold-then-and-now-diary/id6773639048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [Weiyanda (Shanghai) Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773538640) |

## 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


### Timefold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefold-then-and-now-diary/id6773639048)

This personal journal app helps you record daily activities and their duration. It offers AI-powered weekly summaries, smart categorization, and data export options. Visualize your progress with a unique star map view.

**Highlights:** Quick daily entry capture, AI-powered weekly insights, Smart activity categorization, Data export to Excel, CSV, JSON, Star Map visualization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeMap Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeMap Pro Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| TimeMap Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| TimeMap Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control for GitLab free?

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

### Is Timefold free?

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

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

Timefold is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Timefold averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Control for GitLab shows ads; Timefold does not.

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

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timefold fortnightly. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on October 17, 2026 and Timefold on October 13, 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.*