# FormatMyDate vs Helm for App Store Connect

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 (#49 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FormatMyDate | Helm for App Store Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formatmydate-date-formatter/id6466409667/reviews)** | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 97.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 7 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Longyue Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555762098) | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) |

## What reviewers say

### FormatMyDate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formatmydate-date-formatter/id6466409667)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitty Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Snack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Royal Cat Feast | $3.99 | one-time |


### Helm for App Store Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Faster app updates, AI-powered text translation and enhancement, App Store Optimization insights, Screenshot management, Effortless TestFlight releases, Beta tester invitation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helm Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Helm Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Helm Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Helm Pro Year | $54.99 | per year |
| Helm Pro Lifetime | $274.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Speeds up app submission
- 👍 Replaces App Store Connect
- 💡 Streamlines tedious tasks
- ✨ Delightful user experience
- 👍 Saves significant time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy refreshes
- 🐛 Missing ASC functionality
- 🐛 Some features are slow
- 🐛 Passport message intrusive
- 🐛 Status not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Manage screenshots freezes app
- Translate button overwrites translations
- App status not matching actual status
- Passport message takes up space
- Bug in latest version

**Requested features**

- App Analytics in Helm
- iPhone/iPad version
- Download trends
- Actual App Store rejection reasons
- Full reviewer reply texts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FormatMyDate free?

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

### Is Helm for App Store Connect free?

Helm for App Store Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FormatMyDate or Helm for App Store Connect?

FormatMyDate is rated higher. FormatMyDate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Helm for App Store Connect averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do FormatMyDate or Helm for App Store Connect have ads?

FormatMyDate shows ads; Helm for App Store Connect does not.

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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.*