# Connected vs AppJournal

The clearest difference is rating: Connected at 5.0 against AppJournal's 3.0. Connected also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppJournal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connected holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, AppJournal every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected | AppJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### AppJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652)

A utility for indie app developers to log key milestones, app ideas, and changes. Track featured status, metadata updates, awards, and price adjustments with detailed entries and notes. Supports Siri Shortcuts and iCloud sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Log app milestones and changes, Track app ideas with attributes, Multiple predefined entry types, Siri and Shortcuts integration, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Universal purchase for multiple platforms

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppJournal Pro (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AppJournal Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| AppJournal Pro (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| AppJournal Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected free?

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

### Is AppJournal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connected or AppJournal?

Connected is rated higher. Connected averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AppJournal averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Connected or AppJournal have ads?

Neither Connected nor AppJournal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connected or AppJournal?

Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, and AppJournal every 4 weeks. Most recently, Connected was updated on August 1, 2026 and AppJournal on September 23, 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.*