# HBS Watch Request vs Helm for App Store Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HBS Watch Request at none against Helm for App Store Connect's 6. HBS Watch Request also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Helm for App Store Connect's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helm for App Store Connect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HBS Watch Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

HBS Watch Request holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helm for App Store Connect has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HBS Watch Request | Helm for App Store Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hbs-watch-request/id1582532821/reviews)** | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | — | 97.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#36** |
| Size | 23 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harvard Business School](https://appshunter.io/developer/383350531) | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) |

## What reviewers say

### HBS Watch Request

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hbs-watch-request/id1582532821)

Craft and send REST API requests directly from your Apple Watch. Supports multiple requests with customizable options and debugging tools for developers.

**Highlights:** Create REST API requests, Execute requests with a button, Multiple request support, Customization options, Debugging tools

**In-app purchases:** none


### Helm for App Store Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Streamline your app update process with this tool. It offers faster uploads, AI-powered text enhancements for localizations, and App Store Optimization insights. Manage screenshots, TestFlight releases, and invite beta testers efficiently.

**Highlights:** Faster app updates, AI-powered text translation and enhancement, App Store Optimization insights, Screenshot management, Effortless TestFlight releases, Beta tester invitation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helm Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Helm Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Helm Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Helm Pro Year | $54.99 | per year |
| Helm Pro Lifetime | $274.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Speeds up app submission
- 👍 Replaces App Store Connect
- 💡 Streamlines tedious tasks
- ✨ Delightful user experience
- 👍 Saves significant time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy refreshes
- 🐛 Missing ASC functionality
- 🐛 Some features are slow
- 🐛 Passport message intrusive
- 🐛 Status not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Manage screenshots freezes app
- Translate button overwrites translations
- App status not matching actual status
- Passport message takes up space
- Bug in latest version

**Requested features**

- App Analytics in Helm
- iPhone/iPad version
- Download trends
- Actual App Store rejection reasons
- Full reviewer reply texts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HBS Watch Request free?

HBS Watch Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Helm for App Store Connect free?

Helm for App Store Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HBS Watch Request or Helm for App Store Connect?

HBS Watch Request is rated higher. HBS Watch Request averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Helm for App Store Connect averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do HBS Watch Request or Helm for App Store Connect have ads?

Neither HBS Watch Request nor Helm for App Store Connect shows ads.

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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.*