Connected vs RenPyLinter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
RenPyLinter
This tool allows users to read Ren'Py visual novels on their mobile devices. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to use, with all functions accessible from the homepage. The application is not officially affiliated with or supported by the Ren'Py project.
- Ren'Py visual novel reader
- Lightweight application
- Fast startup
- Simple homepage interface
- Mobile device compatibility
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RenPyLinter: Your Ren'Py Visual Novel Companion Enjoy your favorite Ren'Py visual novels with ease. RenPyLinter helps you quickly find, organize, and launch games, and brings smart translation tools so you can play every story in your own language. Highlights: - Instantly discover and launch Ren'Py games on your device. - Translate dialogue and menus on the fly — play in your preferred language. - A beautifully organized library for all your stories. - Built-in save editor with iCloud backup — your progress, always safe. - Asset browser for images, audio, video, scripts, and more. - Switch between Ren'Py runtime versions (now including 8.5.3) for the best compatibility. - Clean, modern interface — simple for everyone. This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by the official Ren'Py project. Feel free to reach out to us directly with any issues. Terms of Use (EULA)(Also apply to auto-renewable subscriptions): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Connected at 5.0 against RenPyLinter's 4.4. Connected also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). RenPyLinter's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. RenPyLinter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.
Connected holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RenPyLinter has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, RenPyLinter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connected | RenPyLinter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 347 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 寰宇 骆 | 武汉小强科技有限责任公司 |
Customer experience
Connected
RenPyLinter
In-app purchases
Connected
No in-app purchases
RenPyLinter
- Pro Membership - 1 Month$2.991 Month
- Pro Membership - 1 Year$29.991 Year
- Translation Lite$2.99
- Early Bird Rewards$99.99
