# Developer Widgets vs Connected

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Developer Widgets | Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Detroit Software Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092878094) | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) |

## What reviewers say

### Developer Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-widgets/id1639809390)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | 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 Developer Widgets free?

Developer Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connected free?

Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Developer Widgets or Connected have ads?

Neither Developer Widgets nor Connected shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Developer Widgets or Connected?

Developer Widgets ships an update every 3 months, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, Developer Widgets was updated on September 8, 2026 and Connected on September 21, 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.*