FormatMyDate vs Helm for App Store Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FormatMyDate
Easily format dates and times across your Apple devices. This app provides an instant playground for date formatting, a comprehensive symbol table based on LDML standards, and common format examples. Enhance productivity for developers, content creators, and casual users.
- Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook
- Instant date formatting playground
- Comprehensive LDML symbol table
- Common date format examples
- Vast locale support
- Hassle-free sharing of format strings
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FormatMyDate: Date Formatting Simplified Across Devices Struggling with date and time formatting? Whether you're on your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook, FormatMyDate ensures you'll never be lost in date formats again, regardless of your locale or requirements. ■ Universal App: iPhone, iPad, & MacBook Experience seamless integration across your Apple devices. Our app is optimized for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS (with M chips), providing consistent performance whether you're on the move or at your desk. ■ Instant Date Formatting Playground Choose your desired date, format pattern, and locale. Get instant results in the format you want, ready to be copied and applied to your projects. ■ Comprehensive Date Field Symbol Table Search and filter through our detailed reference table based on the Unicode Locale Data Markup Language (LDML) standard. Formatting dates has never been so easy and efficient. ■ Common Date Format Examples Explore commonly used patterns and learn how to apply them effectively, tailored to your needs. Key Features: ▸ Vast locale support to cater to global requirements. ▸ Precise date and time setting for accurate formatting. ▸ Quick guides enriched with hands-on examples. ▸ Detailed references for symbols, usage, and more. ▸ Hassle-free sharing of format strings. Why Choose FormatMyDate: ▸ Enhance your productivity in date-time string and localization. ▸ Uniform experience across your Apple devices. ▸ Indispensable for developers, content creators, and even casual users. Discover the future of date formatting. Download FormatMyDate today and enjoy a unified experience across all your devices!
Helm for App Store Connect
Streamline your app update process with this tool. It offers faster uploads, AI-powered text enhancements for localizations, and App Store Optimization insights. Manage screenshots, TestFlight releases, and invite beta testers efficiently.
- Faster app updates
- AI-powered text translation and enhancement
- App Store Optimization insights
- Screenshot management
- Effortless TestFlight releases
- Beta tester invitation
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Helm is a native App Store Connect companion built for developers who ship often. Manage versions, metadata, screenshots, TestFlight, subscriptions, reviews, in-app events, and editorial nominations from one fast interface so everyday listing work stays out of your way. ■ LISTINGS THAT KEEP UP WITH YOUR RELEASES Edit app updates across platforms, tune promotional text and release notes, manage phased releases, and submit for App Review when everything checks out. Open App Store Connect in the browser anytime you still need it. ■ METADATA, LOCALIZATION, AND AI Improve descriptions, explore keywords, and translate listing fields and in-app event copy across locales with tools meant for real submissions, not generic prompts. ■ APP STORE OPTIMIZATION Catch duplicate keywords, review practical guidance, and preview how your listing appears in search results so it reads cleanly before you submit. ■ SCREENSHOTS AND PREVIEWS Reorder and replace assets while Helm handles sizing, alpha cleanup, visionOS simulator workflows, and Magic Upload so files land in the right locale and order. ■ APP INFORMATION AND REVIEW CONTACTS Maintain app-level details and App Review Information, with shortcuts to reuse trusted contact data when Apple needs to reach you. ■ TESTFLIGHT Draft beta release notes, invite internal and external testers and groups, pull contacts when you want speed, submit builds for beta review, and stay on top of feedback. ■ CUSTOMER REVIEWS Filter and sort reviews, reply with templates, translate replies when it helps, export what you need, and copy your App Store review link quickly. ■ IN-APP PURCHASES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Create and organize products, manage subscription groups and pricing, and handle promotional pricing, offer codes, and win-back offers where available. ■ IN-APP EVENTS Create and duplicate events, localize event copy, and submit them as part of your release workflow. ■ APP STORE NOMINATIONS Track drafts, upcoming, and past editorial nominations so that promoting your app to the App Store team stays organized. ■ ACCESSIBILITY Fill and monitor App Store accessibility nutrition labels so your product page reflects the experience you ship. ■ HELM PASSPORT AND WIDGET Collect developer contacts like stamps, share yours with a QR code or widget, and invite people into TestFlight builds or groups. An App Clip gets new contacts started in seconds when they are not on Helm yet. ■ ACCOUNT FLEXIBILITY Sign in with App Store Connect API keys, keep multiple Helm setups for separate developer accounts, and use Helm setup files to onboard or move configuration between devices. ■ STAY IN THE LOOP Optional notifications for builds, version changes, and TestFlight feedback so important updates do not get lost. Try Helm free and tell us what would make your ship days smoother. Terms and Conditions: https://helm-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://helm-app.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Helm for App Store Connect at none against FormatMyDate's shown. Helm for App Store Connect also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 3) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). FormatMyDate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FormatMyDate sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Helm for App Store Connect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FormatMyDate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helm for App Store Connect has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FormatMyDate's written reviews are positive against 97% of Helm for App Store Connect's.
| Parameter | FormatMyDate | Helm for App Store Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 97.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #47 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Longyue Han | Modum B.V. |
Customer experience
FormatMyDate
Helm for App Store Connect
Bugs and requests
FormatMyDate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Helm for App Store Connect
Reported bugs
8 issues- Manage screenshots freezes app
- Translate button overwrites translations
- App status not matching actual status
- Passport message takes up space
- Bug in latest version
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- Subscription not working on Mac
- Refreshes are buggy
- Latest version requires macOS 26
Requested features
12 requests- App Analytics in Helm
- iPhone/iPad version
- Download trends
- Actual App Store rejection reasons
- Full reviewer reply texts
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- Helper/guide for metadata quirks
- Guide for purchase/subscription validation
- Keyword ranking display
- Offline mode for frequently accessed apps
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- More ASC features implementation
In-app purchases
FormatMyDate
- Kitty Cookie$0.99
- Tuna Snack$1.99
- Royal Cat Feast$3.99
Helm for App Store Connect
- Helm Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Helm Pro Month$9.991 Month
- Helm Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
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- Helm Pro Year3 Days trial$54.991 Year
- Helm Pro Lifetime2 variants$274.99
Questions
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