Comparison

Connected vs Lucy Player

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

Lucy Player

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Experience your mobile designs exactly as your users will. Lucy Player bridges the gap between development and reality, providing a real-time bridge to Lucy Studio. Instantly sync, preview, and test your app screens on physical hardware to catch UI glitches and performance hitches before you ship.

Screenshots

Connected4 screens
Lucy Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Connected at every 2 weeks against Lucy Player's every 2 months. On price, 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

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, Lucy Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Connected versus Lucy Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectedLucy Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer寰宇 骆Eden Crew Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Connected

No in-app purchases

None

Lucy Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connected free?
Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lucy Player free?
Lucy Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connected or Lucy Player have ads?
Neither Connected nor Lucy Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connected or Lucy Player?
Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lucy Player every 2 months. Most recently, Connected was updated on October 18, 2026 and Lucy Player on October 16, 2026.

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