# Control for GitLab vs Mobility for Jira

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control for GitLab | Mobility for Jira |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-for-gitlab/id654747119/reviews)** | [3.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobility-for-jira-team/id898500641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.7.11** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620011571) | [MobilityStream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/558594187) |

## 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


### Mobility for Jira

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobility-for-jira-team/id898500641)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $28.99 | per year |
| One year subscription | $28.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*