ConnectKit vs Connected
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ConnectKit
Access the App Store Connect API directly from your iOS and macOS devices. Securely manage API keys and generate authentication tokens for custom workflows. Automate tasks like fetching sales reports and app status.
- App Store Connect API access
- Secure API key storage
- iCloud sync across devices
- JSON Web Token (JWT) generation
- Premium actions for common tasks
- Example Shortcuts included
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ConnectKit is the best way to access the App Store Connect API with Shortcuts! --- ConnectKit securely stores the App Store Connect API Key and syncs it over iCloud to your other devices. A Shortcut action to create a JSON Web Token (JWT) for authorization in HTTP requests is included for everyone! It can be used with the "Get Contents of URL" action to make requests to the App Store Connect API. But... ConnectKit comes with premium actions to make your Shortcuts even easier to use! - Make Request - Get Finance Reports - Get Sales Reports - Get Apps And more are coming! --- These can be used to create Shortcuts that: - Get total app count - Get app review status - Get total number of TestFlight users The possibilities are endless! --- ConnectKit also comes with example Shortcuts that you can easily download and modify to work for you!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected at none against ConnectKit's 3. Connected also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). ConnectKit's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. ConnectKit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ConnectKit against 5.0 for Connected. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ConnectKit has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ConnectKit ships an update monthly, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ConnectKit | Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Holtz | 寰宇 骆 |
Customer experience
ConnectKit
Connected
In-app purchases
ConnectKit
- Small Support$1.99
- Medium Support$3.99
- Large Support$5.99
Connected
No in-app purchases
