# Connected vs Helm for App Store Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected at none against Helm for App Store Connect's 6. Connected also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Helm for App Store Connect's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helm for App Store Connect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connected holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helm for App Store Connect has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected | Helm for App Store Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** | [4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | — | 97.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 25 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) |

## 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


### Helm for App Store Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Streamline your app update process with this tool. It offers faster uploads, AI-powered text enhancements for localizations, and App Store Optimization insights. Manage screenshots, TestFlight releases, and invite beta testers efficiently.

**Highlights:** Faster app updates, AI-powered text translation and enhancement, App Store Optimization insights, Screenshot management, Effortless TestFlight releases, Beta tester invitation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helm Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Helm Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Helm Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Helm Pro Year | $54.99 | per year |
| Helm Pro Lifetime | $274.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Speeds up app submission
- 👍 Replaces App Store Connect
- 💡 Streamlines tedious tasks
- ✨ Delightful user experience
- 👍 Saves significant time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy refreshes
- 🐛 Missing ASC functionality
- 🐛 Some features are slow
- 🐛 Passport message intrusive
- 🐛 Status not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Manage screenshots freezes app
- Translate button overwrites translations
- App status not matching actual status
- Passport message takes up space
- Bug in latest version

**Requested features**

- App Analytics in Helm
- iPhone/iPad version
- Download trends
- Actual App Store rejection reasons
- Full reviewer reply texts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected free?

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

### Is Helm for App Store Connect free?

Helm for App Store Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connected or Helm for App Store Connect?

Connected is rated higher. Connected averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Helm for App Store Connect averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do Connected or Helm for App Store Connect have ads?

Neither Connected nor Helm for App Store Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connected or Helm for App Store Connect?

Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, and Helm for App Store Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connected was updated on September 28, 2026 and Helm for App Store Connect on September 29, 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.*