Comparison

Developer Utilities vs Connected

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

Head to head
About

Developer Utilities

This app offers a suite of essential tools for developers and testers. It facilitates network and development debugging with features like LAN text transfer, JS injection, and DNS resolution. It also includes utilities for QR code scanning/generation and system information viewing.

Highlights
  • LAN text transfer
  • Frontend debugging
  • JS injection
  • QR code scanning and generation
  • Network information viewing
  • DNS resolution
  • JSON formatting
Features
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Developer Utilities is a practical toolbox for development, testing, and day-to-day troubleshooting. No account is required—open the app and start diagnosing networks, inspecting web pages, processing data, or transferring content across your local network. Network diagnostics • View local and public IP addresses, carrier details, and proxy information • Ping a domain or IP address • Run single or batch DNS queries • Look up Whois and ICP registration information • Scan the local network and run traceroute Development and debugging • View page source, inject vConsole, and run custom JavaScript • Format JSON • Create and decode short URLs • Convert and preview RGB/HEX colors • Browse system fonts QR codes and cross-device transfer • Scan or generate QR codes • Transfer text, images, and files between a browser and your iPhone or iPad on the same local network • Preview and save images, or open files with the system share sheet • Temporary images and files are removed when the transfer session ends Quick Note • Save text in seconds • Browse a dedicated history page with update times • Tap any record to load it back into the editor The app supports English and Simplified Chinese and follows your system language automatically. The app contains ads. A one-time, non-subscription purchase permanently removes ads and can be restored at any time.

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

Developer Utilities4 screens
Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Connected at none against Developer Utilities's shown. Connected also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Developer Utilities's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Developer Utilities against 5.0 for Connected. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Developer Utilities ships an update every 6 weeks, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Developer Utilities versus Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeveloper UtilitiesConnected
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQingyu Chen寰宇 骆

Customer experience

Developer Utilities

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Connected

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Developer Utilities

No in-app purchases

None

Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Developer Utilities free?
Developer Utilities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connected free?
Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Developer Utilities or Connected?
Developer Utilities and Connected are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Developer Utilities or Connected have ads?
Developer Utilities shows ads; Connected does not.
Which is updated more often, Developer Utilities or Connected?
Developer Utilities ships an update every 6 weeks, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, Developer Utilities was updated on October 1, 2026 and Connected on October 2, 2026.

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