Control for GitLab vs Momentum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Momentum
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Momentum is a calm, private space for turning meaningful goals into daily progress — without turning your life into an overwhelming task list. Choose one clear focus for today, see the actions that matter now, build habits that fit your real routine, and close the day with a short reflection. Momentum connects daily effort with long-term direction, so progress becomes visible. What you can do with Momentum: - Plan your day around one meaningful focus. - Create goals, milestones, recurring tasks, and scheduled habits. - Track streaks, completion trends, mood patterns, and goal forecasts. - Keep a searchable private journal with reusable reflection templates. - Receive thoughtful reminders with quiet hours and privacy-safe previews. - Keep your progress synced privately with iCloud and available across your Apple devices. - Use Home Screen widgets, Siri shortcuts, and the Share Extension to stay close to what matters. - Export upcoming tasks and goal deadlines to Calendar when you choose. Momentum Premium unlocks unlimited active goals and habits, advanced insights, custom templates, saved weekly reviews, premium app icons, backup and restore, and an optional compact AI assistant that runs directly on your iPhone after download. Your journal content is never used for advertising. Momentum has no third-party advertising SDKs and does not sell personal data. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ewNqCQAARNIghNFgU7Gk8r_RqHYW9xhKYgzxnLIUic/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g8Cx75DMPP_Pj9Jm6Av8VCk370nQsXPMslyzy_pmthI/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Momentum at none against Control for GitLab's shown. Momentum also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Control for GitLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Momentum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Momentum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Control for GitLab | Momentum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (260 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.11 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valerio Mazzeo | Salman Abdullayev |
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
Momentum
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Control for GitLab
- GitLab Control Pro$7.99
Momentum
- Momentum Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Momentum Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Momentum Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









