Developer Widgets vs Connected
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Developer Widgets
Read full descriptionHide full description
Developer Widgets puts the information you need on the lock screen of the device you're developing for. Lockscreen widgets of all different sizes and shapes, showing you: - the current epoch time in seconds - the current OS version installed on the device - an arbitrary message of your choice
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected at none against Developer Widgets's 3. Connected also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Developer Widgets sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.
Developer Widgets ships an update every 3 months, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Developer Widgets | Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Detroit Software Works | 寰宇 骆 |
In-app purchases
Developer Widgets
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
Connected
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Developer Widgets free?
Is Connected free?
Do Developer Widgets or Connected have ads?
Which is updated more often, Developer Widgets or Connected?
Other comparisons
