Comparison

LittleFire vs Firebase Console

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LittleFire

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your mobile device. Perform CRUD operations on Cloud Firestore documents and update Remote Config settings. Seamlessly switch between Google accounts to access all your projects.

Highlights
  • Manage Firebase projects
  • Edit Cloud Firestore documents
  • Update Remote Config
  • View all projects in one place
  • Switch between Google accounts
Features
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Complete control of your Firebase projects in the palm of your hand! - Read, write and update Remote Config on-the-go. - Read, write, update, and delete documents in Cloud Firestore. - View all of your projects in one place. - Switch freely between your Google accounts to access all of your projects. **PLEASE NOTE** LittleFire is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Firebase or Google LLC. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Firebase Console

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore data, deploy Remote Config updates, send test messages, and monitor logs with a phone-first interface. Customize dashboards with relevant widgets for each project.

Highlights
  • Manage Firestore documents
  • Deploy Remote Config
  • Send FCM test messages
  • Monitor Cloud Logging
  • Audit IAM members
  • Customizable project dashboards
  • Full Firebase service access
Features
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Firedeck is the Firebase administration toolkit built for iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore documents, ship Remote Config rollouts, send FCM test messages, check Cloud Logging entries, and audit IAM members — all from a phone-first interface designed to fit how mobile developers actually work. A FIREBASE CONSOLE THAT RESPECTS YOUR TIME • See every project at a glance • Drill into any service in one tap • Build a per-project dashboard from the widgets that matter to you EVERY FIREBASE SERVICE YOU SHIP WITH • Firestore — browse collections, drill into documents, edit fields, import JSON • Cloud Storage — list buckets and objects, preview, upload, download, delete • Remote Config — inspect parameters, change defaults, push safe rollouts with ETag concurrency • Cloud Functions — browse functions and triage recent errors • Cloud Messaging — compose and send FCM test messages with payload validation • Authentication — search users, manage custom claims, trigger password resets • Realtime Database — navigate every instance with a fast browser • Hosting — view sites, channels, and release history with rollback context • App Distribution — track tester groups, manage members, review releases • App Check — see registered services and enforcement state • Security Rules — inspect rulesets and releases • IAM — audit members, role bindings, and permissions • Extensions — view installed instances and configuration • Cloud Logging — stream recent entries with severity filters A DASHBOARD THAT'S YOURS Build a custom deck per project. Add the widgets you care about — document counts, latest hosting release, recent function errors, parameter values, user count — and arrange them however you want. Resize, reorder, and switch accounts without losing your layout. BUILT FOR TRUST Firedeck connects with your Google account using standard OAuth. Reading and monitoring stay read-only by default and are free for everyone. Actions that change your Firebase data are opt-in, scoped, clearly indicated in the UI, and part of Firedeck Pro — so you always know what you're authorizing. FREE • Sign in with one Google account • Browse all of your projects • Read-only access to every Firebase service above • A starter deck of up to 3 widgets FIREDECK PRO • Make changes across Firebase — edit, create, and delete Firestore documents; upload and delete Storage objects; update Remote Config; send FCM messages; manage Authentication users and custom claims; promote Hosting releases; manage App Distribution testers; run Cloud Functions • Unlimited dashboard widgets • Unlimited Google accounts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Firedeck Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a free trial. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Firedeck is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Firebase and the Firebase logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Terms of Use: https://gelatka.dev/apps/firedeck/terms

Screenshots

LittleFire4 screens
Firebase Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firebase Console at every 5 days against LittleFire's monthly. LittleFire's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LittleFire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Firebase Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LittleFire against 5.0 for Firebase Console. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LittleFire has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LittleFire ships an update monthly, Firebase Console every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LittleFire versus Firebase Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLittleFireFirebase Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB41 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSawyer BillingsAdam Gelatka

Customer experience

LittleFire

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Firebase Console

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LittleFire

Subscriptions1
  • LittleFire Pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Write Access$12.99
3 purchases

Firebase Console

Subscriptions2
  • Firedeck Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Firedeck Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firedeck Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is LittleFire free?
LittleFire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firebase Console free?
Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LittleFire or Firebase Console?
LittleFire and Firebase Console are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do LittleFire or Firebase Console have ads?
Neither LittleFire nor Firebase Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LittleFire or Firebase Console?
LittleFire ships an update monthly, and Firebase Console every 5 days. Most recently, LittleFire was updated on October 13, 2026 and Firebase Console on October 13, 2026.

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