# iBeta vs Connected

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected at none against iBeta's 5. Connected also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). iBeta's advantage is ratings volume (160 vs 1) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBeta sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connected holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBeta has 160 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iBeta ships an update every 2 months, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeta | Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeta-updates-observer/id1577859348/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Alhasson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189674676) | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) |

## What reviewers say

### iBeta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeta-updates-observer/id1577859348)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides real-time notifications and detailed information about all Apple beta software releases across various platforms. It helps users track updates, check device compatibility, and stay informed about the latest developer and public betas.

**Highlights:** Instant beta update notifications, Device compatibility checker, Detailed release notes, Smart device management, Widget support, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Support | $14.99 | 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 iBeta free?

iBeta 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, iBeta or Connected?

Connected is rated higher. iBeta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Connected averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iBeta or Connected have ads?

Neither iBeta nor Connected shows ads.

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

iBeta ships an update every 2 months, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, iBeta was updated on October 13, 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.*