Comparison

Driven vs Appstead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Driven

This app visualizes your app store data on a timeline, correlating sales and downloads with events like version releases or marketing campaigns. Understand your app's performance by adding notes and stories to identify the reasons behind growth or decline.

Highlights
  • Real-time sales and revenue tracking by country
  • Push notifications for subscription events
  • Map version releases to performance trends
  • Add custom notes for events and stories
  • Timeline visualization of app performance
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You saw the spike. You just didn’t know why. Sales jumped. Downloads dropped. You shipped a new version, or maybe you got featured somewhere. But most charts only showed you the numbers — not the story behind them. Driven connects the dots. It pulls your live App Store data — sales, downloads, version releases — and overlays them on a clear timeline. You can add notes, stories, and key events to explain what really happened. No more guessing what caused a spike. No more wondering why growth slowed. From indie devs to small teams, Driven helps you understand your app’s journey — one moment at a time. Here’s what you can do with Driven: - Track real-time sales and revenue across countries - Receive Push Notifications for free trials, conversions and cancellations - Map version releases to performance trends - Add your own stories: launches, bugs, tweets, promos - Review your timeline when things move — and know why Subscription: Driven requires subscription for continuous access. Terms and conditions: https://www.driven.today/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.driven.today/privacy.html

About

Appstead

This app provides indie developers with a private dashboard to track app performance, including downloads, revenue, subscriptions, and reviews. It connects directly to App Store Connect, keeping your data secure and accessible from your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Track downloads, proceeds, and subscriptions
  • Monitor reviews and ratings
  • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Multi-currency support
  • Direct App Store Connect API integration
Features
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Appstead is a private App Store dashboard for indie developers. Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, reviews, trends, payouts, and widgets for every app you ship, right from your iPhone and iPad. Connect your App Store Connect API key and see your whole business in one place. No Appstead account. No third-party server holding your sales data. BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS • Track one app or your full portfolio • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts with isolated workspaces • Keep client accounts separate from your own apps • Try every screen first with the built-in demo workspace TODAY DASHBOARD • Yesterday’s downloads, proceeds, and revenue movement • 7-day and 30-day performance summaries • Top apps, top markets, and portfolio snapshots • What Changed feed for new reviews, rating shifts, and sales movement TRENDS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS • Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, MRR, trials, and churn • Compare apps side by side • Break results down by country and device • Scrub charts for exact daily values • View 12-month app history REVIEWS INBOX • Read every App Store review in one place • Filter by app, star rating, country, or date • Translate reviews on device • Share polished review cards MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT • View proceeds in your preferred currency • See country and market performance clearly • Keep international sales easier to understand WIDGETS AND DIGESTS • Home Screen widgets for portfolio and app performance • Daily downloads digest • Weekly app summaries • Payday reminders for estimated Apple payout dates • Siri and Spotlight shortcuts PRIVACY FIRST • Connects directly to App Store Connect • No Appstead server stores your business data • API credentials stay in Keychain • Credentials can sync with iCloud Keychain • Export your data to CSV anytime TO GET STARTED 1. Create an App Store Connect API key with the Sales and Reports role 2. Enter your API key details in Appstead 3. Save your workspace and start tracking your apps with Appstead Pro APPSTEAD PRO Appstead Pro unlocks live workspaces and refreshing real App Store data. The annual plan includes a free trial. Built for indie developers by an indie developer. Also useful for small studios, client work, and anyone who manages App Store apps without wanting to live in App Store Connect. Appstead is not an ASO or keyword-ranking tool. It is your private App Store business dashboard. Appstead requires an App Store Connect API key and is not affiliated with Apple. Need support or have feedback? https://tally.so/r/2EkrgA Privacy Policy https://appstead.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Driven4 screens
Appstead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Appstead at freemium against Driven's subscription. Appstead also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Driven's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Driven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Appstead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Driven against 5.0 for Appstead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driven ships an update every 3 days, Appstead daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Driven versus Appstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrivenAppstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Workroom LtdSEOU B HOUNKANRIN

Customer experience

Driven

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Appstead

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Driven

Subscriptions2
  • Driven Basic$9.991 Month
  • Driven Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Month
3 purchases

Appstead

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Driven free?
Driven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Appstead free?
Appstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Driven or Appstead?
Driven and Appstead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Driven or Appstead have ads?
Neither Driven nor Appstead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Driven or Appstead?
Driven ships an update every 3 days, and Appstead daily. Most recently, Driven was updated on October 11, 2026 and Appstead on October 14, 2026.

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