# Git client vs Source Files

The clearest difference is rating: Git client at 4.8 against Source Files's 4.4. Git client also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 30) and review sentiment (91% vs 74%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Git client sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Git client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Git client has 3.8K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Git client's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

Git client ships an update every 9 days, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #155 |
| Size | 93 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #65 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access and manage Git repositories directly on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push code, even offline. Offers advanced features for code review and automation.

**Highlights:** Clone, edit, commit, and push repositories, Offline commit capability, Syntax highlighting for 50+ languages, Markdown and HTML preview with console, Branch management and merge tool, Fuzzy search and commit graph, Diff viewer for text and images

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock transfer | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2023) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2024) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2025) | Free | one-time |
| Support Development | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2025) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2024) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2022) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2023) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Working Copy Pro Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |
| Working Copy Pro Unlock | $35.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

**Highlights:** Direct file access via Finder/Files app, Edit files in favorite apps, REST API for fast access, Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket, Shortcuts automation support, File uploads via services menu

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

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

### Is Source Files free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Git client or Source Files?

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Git client or Source Files have ads?

Neither Git client nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git client or Source Files?

Git client ships an update every 9 days, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Git client was updated on September 23, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Git client or Source Files?

Git client currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Source Files at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*