Comparison

Connected vs Developer

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Developer

Features
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Developer Tools helps you test servers, API calls, clients, and more. For each GET/POST request, it displays the JSON response in a user-friendly viewer. The JSON viewer supports all common data types, including lists, dictionaries, integers, doubles, and strings. It also shows the path to each element, making it easier to implement paths programmatically. The app also allows you to host an HTTP server directly on your phone and provides the IP address for connection. This is especially useful when testing data sent to a server or when getting started with server integration. Additionally, the app lets you generate and save QR codes. If any issues arise, or if you’d like to request a new feature, feel free to send me an email directly from the app’s home page. Included tools: Sending GET/POST requests JSON viewer for responses QR code generator Hosting an HTTP server on your phone

Screenshots

Connected4 screens
Developer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Developer at daily against Connected's every 2 weeks. Connected's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, Developer daily. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Connected versus Developer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectedDeveloper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer寰宇 骆Mannon Wallace

In-app purchases

None

Connected

No in-app purchases

None

Developer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connected free?
Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Developer free?
Developer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connected or Developer have ads?
Neither Connected nor Developer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connected or Developer?
Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, and Developer daily. Most recently, Connected was updated on August 1, 2026 and Developer on September 9, 2026.

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