Connected vs Conductor for Xcode Cloud
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.
Conductor for Xcode Cloud
Manage your Xcode Cloud builds directly from your mobile device. View build statuses, details, and initiate new builds with branch and tag selection. Access basic workflow information without needing App Store Connect.
- List and search apps
- View build status and details
- Start new builds
- Select branch/tag for builds
- View workflow information
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Conductor lets you check on and start your Xcode Cloud builds from your iPhone or iPad, without opening App Store Connect. See every app at a glance Browse and search your apps in a list or grid, each showing the status of its latest build. Dig into any build Check the status, duration, and details of each build run. Read its logs and issues to find out quickly why a build failed. Start builds on the go Start a new build from any workflow and pick the branch, tag, or pull request to build. You can also view basic information about each workflow. Works with Shortcuts and Siri Start builds, get the latest build for an app, or jump straight to an app's workflows from Shortcuts, Siri, or Spotlight. Multiple accounts Add several App Store Connect accounts and switch between them in a tap. Conductor connects directly to the App Store Connect API using your own API key.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Connected at every 2 weeks against Conductor for Xcode Cloud's every 2 months. Connected also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Connected against 5.0 for Conductor for Xcode Cloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Connected ships an update every 2 weeks, Conductor for Xcode Cloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connected | Conductor for Xcode Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 寰宇 骆 | Justin Xin |
Customer experience
Connected
Conductor for Xcode Cloud
In-app purchases
Connected
No in-app purchases
Conductor for Xcode Cloud
No in-app purchases
Questions
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