Releases for Xcode vs Connected
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Releases for Xcode
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See all Xcode Releases and read the release notes in the app. You have to open the app frequently that the push notifications are working. Planned features: • Select if you want to get notified for only Release, only Beta or both • Push Notification shows which version appeared • Select Push Notification time • AppIcon Selection The EULA license agreement is used: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Connected
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.
- 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
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Connected is an unofficial app for App Store Connect that enhances the developer experience with additional features. To begin using this app, you need to create an App Store Connect API Key. Highlighted Features: - Check and update app information and localizations. - Add app versions for review, submit them for review, or cancel submissions that are waiting for review. - Manage your workflow and build runs, or start a new build in Xcode Cloud. - Manage users, their access, and sandbox testers. More features are coming! In the future, we will cover all aspects of the App Store Connect Open APIs. Connected is not affiliated with or endorsed with Apple. App Store and Xcode are trademarks of Apple Inc. Privacy Policy: https://luohuanyu.com/good-station/connected/ For feedback and feature requests, please contact us at lhuany@gmail.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Connected at every 2 weeks against Releases for Xcode's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Releases for Xcode ships an update every 4 months, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Releases for Xcode | Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Reimann | 寰宇 骆 |
In-app purchases
Releases for Xcode
No in-app purchases
Connected
No in-app purchases
Questions
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