Comparison

Mini Bucket vs Source Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mini Bucket

Access and manage your BitBucket repositories on iOS. View profiles, branches, commits, and file trees. Inspect code differences and download files directly from your device.

Highlights
  • View user profiles and workspaces
  • Browse repository details, branches, and commits
  • View code differences (line-by-line and side-by-side)
  • Browse file tree and view source code
  • Download files
  • View file timeline
Features
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Mini Bucket is a iOS client for BitBucket cloud service --- Main features --- - View user profile: teams, workspace - View repository details - Browse branches and commits - View diff between commits with 2 modes: line-by-line and side-by-side - Browse File Tree. View source code. And download files - Browse File Timeline

About

Source Files

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
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.

Screenshots

Mini Bucket4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Source Files at 74% against Mini Bucket's 27%. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). Mini Bucket's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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. Mini Bucket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Bucket ships an update every 9 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Mini Bucket versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini BucketSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoang Nam NguyenAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Mini Bucket

Written reviews41 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative73.2%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mini Bucket

One-time1
  • MiniBucket Full Version$0.99
3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Mini Bucket free?
Mini Bucket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mini Bucket or Source Files have ads?
Neither Mini Bucket nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Bucket or Source Files?
Mini Bucket ships an update every 9 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Mini Bucket was updated on September 23, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.

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