MyLab (OSS) vs NativeLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyLab (OSS)
Manage your GitLab projects and collaborate on code directly from your mobile device. This app provides a comprehensive GitLab experience on the go, supporting both GitLab.com and self-hosted instances.
- GitLab project management
- Code collaboration
- Mobile workstation
- Supports GitLab.com
- Supports self-hosted GitLab
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MyLab - Your Complete GitLab Companion Transform your mobile device into a powerful GitLab workstation. MyLab brings the GitLab experience to your pocket, enabling seamless project management and code collaboration on the go. Compatible with GitLab.com and self-hosted GitLab instances.
NativeLab
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NativeLab is a native GitLab client for your phone. Browse projects, triage issues, and review merge requests — all from a clean, fast interface designed for mobile. PROJECTS • Browse all your GitLab projects with search and filters • View project details: stars, forks, languages, milestones • Quick access to starred projects ISSUES • Filter issues by state, labels, and sort order • Full issue details with descriptions, labels, and assignees • Read and post comments • Track milestones, due dates, and time spent MERGE REQUESTS • Review MRs with full descriptions and diff viewer • See pipeline status, branch info, and conflict warnings • Browse code changes file by file • Read and post review comments CUSTOMIZABLE • 7 themes: Midnight, Dracula, Nord, OLED Black, Light, Solarized, Tangerine • 3 text sizes • 6 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish WORKS EVERYWHERE • Connects to gitlab.com or any self-hosted GitLab instance • Secure OAuth authentication • Try the app with built-in demo mode — no account needed Built for developers who want a real native GitLab experience on mobile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyLab (OSS) at every 2 weeks against NativeLab's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyLab (OSS) ships an update every 2 weeks, NativeLab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyLab (OSS) | NativeLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S13 Software Solutions Inc. | Altug Sogutoglu |
In-app purchases
MyLab (OSS)
No in-app purchases
NativeLab
No in-app purchases
