# ConnectKit vs Connected

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ConnectKit | Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectkit/id1534510889/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Holtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460622095) | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) |

## What reviewers say

### ConnectKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectkit/id1534510889)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Support | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 ConnectKit free?

ConnectKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connected free?

Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ConnectKit or Connected?

ConnectKit and Connected are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ConnectKit or Connected have ads?

Neither ConnectKit nor Connected shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ConnectKit or Connected?

ConnectKit ships an update monthly, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, ConnectKit was updated on September 27, 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.*