Connected vs JSONCraft
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.
JSONCraft
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JSONCraft for iOS is a streamlined JSON editor that combines simplicity with essential features. Perfect for developers, data analysts, and anyone working with JSON files on the go. The app is now cross-platform — buy it once and use it on macOS, iPad, and iPhone. Key Features: • Beautiful syntax highlighting • Real-time JSON validation • Dark and light themes • Instant JSON formatting • Native iOS experience • Fast and responsive editing Perfect for: • Developers debugging API responses • Data scientists exploring datasets • DevOps engineers managing configurations • QA engineers validating JSON data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Connected at Free against JSONCraft's $1.99. Connected also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Connected is free to download; JSONCraft costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, JSONCraft weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connected | JSONCraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 寰宇 骆 | Dor Pascal |
In-app purchases
Connected
No in-app purchases
JSONCraft
No in-app purchases
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