# Source 3 vs Tanuki for GitLab

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tanuki for GitLab at every 5 days against Source 3's every 2 months. Source 3's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Source 3 costs $0.99 and Tanuki for GitLab $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Source 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source 3 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Source 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Source 3 ships an update every 2 months, Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Source 3 | Tanuki for GitLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-3/id921385542/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #113 |
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Street Coder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/473955712) | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) |

## What reviewers say

### Source 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-3/id921385542)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

View the HTML source code of any webpage directly within Safari. This app offers customizable syntax highlighting for a better developer experience on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** View HTML source code, Safari extension integration, Customizable syntax highlighting, Easy access via Action icon, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tanuki for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Native GitLab client, Manage repositories, Track issues, Review merge requests, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Source 3 free?

Source 3 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Source 3 or Tanuki for GitLab?

Source 3 is rated higher. Source 3 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Source 3 or Tanuki for GitLab have ads?

Neither Source 3 nor Tanuki for GitLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Source 3 or Tanuki for GitLab?

Source 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. Most recently, Source 3 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tanuki for GitLab on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Source 3 or Tanuki for GitLab?

Source 3 currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Tanuki for GitLab at #113. 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.*