# Connected vs Developer Toolbox

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected | Developer Toolbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-toolbox-idfa-and-att/id6743999372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 25 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) | [立豪 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774251009) |

## 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


### Developer Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-toolbox-idfa-and-att/id6743999372)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access detailed information about your iOS device, including IDFA and IP address. Test device sensors and gather technical data.

**Highlights:** Access IDFA, View IP address, Test device sensors, iOS device information, Developer tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected free?

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

### Is Developer Toolbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connected or Developer Toolbox?

Connected is rated higher. Connected averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Developer Toolbox averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Connected or Developer Toolbox have ads?

Developer Toolbox shows ads; Connected does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connected or Developer Toolbox?

Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, and Developer Toolbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connected was updated on August 1, 2026 and Developer Toolbox on September 15, 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.*