Comparison

QDesignerClient vs Connected

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

Head to head
About

QDesignerClient

Features
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NOTE: QDesigner Client app is a companion iPhone app for QDesigner iPad app. IMPORTANT: You need to install QDesigner on your iPad before running QDesigner Client app on your iPhone. QDesigner - Design, Build and Test iOS apps simultaneously! * Create fully functional native UI for your next iOS app in just minutes. On your iPad. No Xcode required! * Simply drag and drop one of the available controls on the iPhone canvas and create beautiful interfaces. Generate SwiftUI code with just a tap. * Install a companion QDesigner Client app on your iPhone and connect with QDesigner running on iPad, to see your UI on target device, updated in real-time. * Generate SwiftUI code on your iPad! * All real-time on your target device See demo videos of QDesigner here: https://q-mobile.it/Q-Designer Install QDesigner app on your iPad before running this app. QDesigner is available on the AppStore. QDesigner Client is a companion app for QDesigner app, install the client app to see your UI design on a target device, updated in real-time. QDesigner Client app is optional, QDesigner can run on your iPad without the connected iPhone device. You can submit your feedback, suggestions or issue reports directly within the app! Just tap on the icon in the bottom right corner of the main screen. Happy designing using QDesigner!

About

Connected

This unofficial app enhances the App Store Connect developer experience by allowing you to manage app information, localizations, submissions, and user access. It also integrates with Xcode Cloud for build management.

Highlights
  • Update app information and localizations
  • Submit and cancel app review versions
  • Manage build runs and Xcode Cloud
  • Manage users and sandbox testers
  • Access App Store Connect Open APIs
Features
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Connected is an unofficial app for App Store Connect that enhances the developer experience with additional features. To begin using this app, you need to create an App Store Connect API Key. Highlighted Features: - Check and update app information and localizations. - Add app versions for review, submit them for review, or cancel submissions that are waiting for review. - Manage your workflow and build runs, or start a new build in Xcode Cloud. - Manage users, their access, and sandbox testers. More features are coming! In the future, we will cover all aspects of the App Store Connect Open APIs. Connected is not affiliated with or endorsed with Apple. App Store and Xcode are trademarks of Apple Inc. Privacy Policy: https://luohuanyu.com/good-station/connected/ For feedback and feature requests, please contact us at lhuany@gmail.com.

Screenshots

QDesignerClient2 screens
Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QDesignerClient at 13.2 against Connected's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QDesignerClient ships an update weekly, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QDesignerClient versus Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQDesignerClientConnected
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQ Solutions寰宇 骆

In-app purchases

None

QDesignerClient

No in-app purchases

None

Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QDesignerClient free?
QDesignerClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connected free?
Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QDesignerClient or Connected have ads?
Neither QDesignerClient nor Connected shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QDesignerClient or Connected?
QDesignerClient ships an update weekly, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, QDesignerClient was updated on September 29, 2026 and Connected on October 2, 2026.

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