# Developer Utilities vs Connected

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Developer Utilities | Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-utilities-dev-tool/id1521045436/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qingyu Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629701754) | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) |

## What reviewers say

### Developer Utilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-utilities-dev-tool/id1521045436)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*