Comparison

Control for GitLab vs Mobility for Jira

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

Mobility for Jira

Enhance team productivity by managing Jira issues and service requests on any device. Get real-time updates, comment, edit, prioritize, and create tasks on the go. Access Agile boards, backlogs, and dashboards seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Manage Jira issues and service requests
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Comment, edit, prioritize, and create tasks
  • Access Agile boards and backlogs
  • View dashboards and service management queues
  • Scan QR codes for asset management
  • Submit Jira Forms and create Jira Assets
Features
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Move Jira issues and Jira Service Management requests forward – anytime, anywhere, any device (requires the Mobility for Jira add-on from the Atlassian Marketplace for full functionality for all users) Increase Team Productivity and cut delays waiting for replies. Team members never miss important updates with push notifications and the ability to comment, edit, prioritize, approve, and create whenever or wherever. Full access to Agile boards, backlogs, service management queues, asset management, dashboards and makes data of important Atlassian Marketplace apps seamlessly accessible on mobile. Get many daily tasks done even faster than on your desktop. Fully configure your home screen with shortcuts. Saves you time every single day. Add one-click access from your home screen to: • Popular issues, projects, boards • Advanced searches, activity streams, scanners • Link to external apps for fast access and authentication • Pre-configured templates to create issues in an instant Be more productive with other advanced mobile features • Use app for Jira Product Discovery issues and projects • Fill out and submit Jira Forms (ProForma) • Create and view any Jira Asset • Tailor the app and complete common tasks swiftly • Scan QR, Datamatrix and other codes for asset management • Leverage third-party marketplace apps on mobile • Add attachments such as drawings/signatures, sound recordings, and other files • Work with any Single Sign-On and Mobile Device Management System • Use Single Sign-On and multi-factor authentication to keep your system secure Please note that the app requires the "Mobility for Jira" Add-On from the Atlassian Marketplace. If the Jira Add-On is not installed on your Jira Cloud/Datacenter/Server system, not all users won't be able to take full advantage of all features. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Control for GitLab4 screens
Mobility for Jira4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mobility for Jira at none against Control for GitLab's shown. Mobility for Jira also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 30%). Control for GitLab's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (256 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Mobility for Jira sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control for GitLab holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control for GitLab has 256 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Control for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 41% of Mobility for Jira's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Mobility for Jira every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control for GitLab versus Mobility for Jira: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl for GitLabMobility for Jira
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (256 ratings) — better3.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.7.11 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio MazzeoMobilityStream, LLC

Customer experience

Control for GitLab

All ratings256 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative60.0%

Mobility for Jira

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative55.9%

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

Mobility for Jira

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control for GitLab

One-time1
  • GitLab Control Pro$7.99
3 purchases

Mobility for Jira

Subscriptions3
  • One month subscription$2.991 Month
  • One year subscription1 Month trial$28.991 Year
  • One year subscription1 Year trial$28.991 Year

Questions

Is Control for GitLab free?
Control for GitLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobility for Jira free?
Mobility for Jira is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control for GitLab or Mobility for Jira?
Control for GitLab is rated higher. Control for GitLab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Mobility for Jira averages 3.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Control for GitLab or Mobility for Jira have ads?
Control for GitLab shows ads; Mobility for Jira does not.
Which is updated more often, Control for GitLab or Mobility for Jira?
Control for GitLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mobility for Jira every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control for GitLab was updated on September 6, 2026 and Mobility for Jira on September 23, 2026.

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