Comparison

Motics vs Appstead

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

Head to head
About

Motics

Monitor your ad network performance and revenue in real-time. Track key metrics like requests, impressions, and fill rates from Admob and Mopub. Set and compare monetization goals with live data.

Highlights
  • Real-time ad network reports
  • Monitor Admob and Mopub data
  • Track revenue and performance
  • Set and compare monetization goals
  • View requests, impressions, fill rates
Features
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Motics helps you stay connected with your ad network accounts from Admob to Mopub. You have all your advertising data in one place. Motics has real-time data, view your ad network revenue (such as Admob) and performance over a date range. feature: - Monitor app monetization with real-time reports. - Set goals and compare them with real-time results. - View requests, impressions, fill rates, revenue and more from Admob. Supported ad networks: - Admob. - Mopub. For more information, visit https://motics.vivushub.com

About

Appstead

This app provides indie developers with a private dashboard to track app performance, including downloads, revenue, subscriptions, and reviews. It connects directly to App Store Connect, keeping your data secure and accessible from your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Track downloads, proceeds, and subscriptions
  • Monitor reviews and ratings
  • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Multi-currency support
  • Direct App Store Connect API integration
Features
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Appstead is a private App Store dashboard for indie developers. Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, reviews, trends, payouts, and widgets for every app you ship, right from your iPhone and iPad. Connect your App Store Connect API key and see your whole business in one place. No Appstead account. No third-party server holding your sales data. BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS • Track one app or your full portfolio • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts with isolated workspaces • Keep client accounts separate from your own apps • Try every screen first with the built-in demo workspace TODAY DASHBOARD • Yesterday’s downloads, proceeds, and revenue movement • 7-day and 30-day performance summaries • Top apps, top markets, and portfolio snapshots • What Changed feed for new reviews, rating shifts, and sales movement TRENDS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS • Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, MRR, trials, and churn • Compare apps side by side • Break results down by country and device • Scrub charts for exact daily values • View 12-month app history REVIEWS INBOX • Read every App Store review in one place • Filter by app, star rating, country, or date • Translate reviews on device • Share polished review cards MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT • View proceeds in your preferred currency • See country and market performance clearly • Keep international sales easier to understand WIDGETS AND DIGESTS • Home Screen widgets for portfolio and app performance • Daily downloads digest • Weekly app summaries • Payday reminders for estimated Apple payout dates • Siri and Spotlight shortcuts PRIVACY FIRST • Connects directly to App Store Connect • No Appstead server stores your business data • API credentials stay in Keychain • Credentials can sync with iCloud Keychain • Export your data to CSV anytime TO GET STARTED 1. Create an App Store Connect API key with the Sales and Reports role 2. Enter your API key details in Appstead 3. Save your workspace and start tracking your apps with Appstead Pro APPSTEAD PRO Appstead Pro unlocks live workspaces and refreshing real App Store data. The annual plan includes a free trial. Built for indie developers by an indie developer. Also useful for small studios, client work, and anyone who manages App Store apps without wanting to live in App Store Connect. Appstead is not an ASO or keyword-ranking tool. It is your private App Store business dashboard. Appstead requires an App Store Connect API key and is not affiliated with Apple. Need support or have feedback? https://tally.so/r/2EkrgA Privacy Policy https://appstead.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Motics4 screens
Appstead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Motics at none against Appstead's 3. Motics also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 26.0). Appstead's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Appstead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Motics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motics ships an update weekly, Appstead every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Motics versus Appstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoticsAppstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivus Hub LTDSEOU B HOUNKANRIN

Customer experience

Motics

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Appstead

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Motics

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Appstead

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Motics free?
Motics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Appstead free?
Appstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Motics or Appstead have ads?
Motics shows ads; Appstead does not.
Which is updated more often, Motics or Appstead?
Motics ships an update weekly, and Appstead every 2 days. Most recently, Motics was updated on October 14, 2026 and Appstead on October 25, 2026.

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