Connected vs Developer Toolbox
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.
Developer Toolbox
Access detailed information about your iOS device, including IDFA and IP address. Test device sensors and gather technical data.
- Access IDFA
- View IP address
- Test device sensors
- iOS device information
- Developer tools
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With this app, you can easily access your iOS device's information, including IDFA and IP address, and test its sensors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Connected at 5.0 against Developer Toolbox's 4.0. Connected also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Developer Toolbox's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Developer Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.
Connected holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connected | Developer Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #172 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 寰宇 骆 | 立豪 林 |
Customer experience
Connected
Developer Toolbox
In-app purchases
Connected
No in-app purchases
Developer Toolbox
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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