# ConnectKit vs AppJournal

The clearest difference is rating: ConnectKit at 5.0 against AppJournal's 3.0. ConnectKit also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ConnectKit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and AppJournal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ConnectKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ConnectKit ships an update monthly, AppJournal every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ConnectKit | AppJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectkit/id1534510889/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Holtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460622095) | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) |

## 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 |


### AppJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652)

A utility for indie app developers to log key milestones, app ideas, and changes. Track featured status, metadata updates, awards, and price adjustments with detailed entries and notes. Supports Siri Shortcuts and iCloud sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Log app milestones and changes, Track app ideas with attributes, Multiple predefined entry types, Siri and Shortcuts integration, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Universal purchase for multiple platforms

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppJournal Pro (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AppJournal Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| AppJournal Pro (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| AppJournal Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ConnectKit free?

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

### Is AppJournal free?

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

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

ConnectKit is rated higher. ConnectKit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while AppJournal averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ConnectKit or AppJournal have ads?

Neither ConnectKit nor AppJournal shows ads.

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

ConnectKit ships an update monthly, and AppJournal every 4 weeks. Most recently, ConnectKit was updated on October 21, 2026 and AppJournal on October 26, 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.*