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, export/import collections, monitor usage, and send test messages. Offers a phone-first interface for mobile developers.

Highlights
  • Bulk export/import Firestore collections
  • Edit and delete Firestore documents
  • Undo and view change history
  • Monitor Firebase usage and costs
  • Manage Authentication users
  • Send FCM test messages
  • Customizable project dashboard
Features
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Firedeck is the Firebase administration toolkit built for iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore, export and import whole collections, undo any change, watch your usage, ship Remote Config rollouts, and send FCM test messages — all from a phone-first interface built for how mobile developers work. DO WHAT THE WEB CONSOLE CAN'T • Bulk export — a collection, query, or selection as JSON, NDJSON, CSV, or a full backup, even in the background • Bulk import — JSON, NDJSON, or CSV files, with detected types and a preview before anything is written • Bulk edit & delete — set, rename, or remove fields across many documents, or delete them, in one go • Undo & history — every Firestore change is kept for 30 days and can be undone safely • Usage monitor — reads, writes, and deletes vs. the free quota, 30-day charts, and a Blaze cost estimate • Auth user tools — export users, or disable, enable, and delete many at once EVERY FIREBASE SERVICE YOU SHIP WITH • Firestore — browse collections, drill into documents, edit fields, filter, export, and import • Cloud Storage — browse buckets, preview, upload, download, delete • Remote Config — inspect parameters, change defaults, push safe rollouts • Cloud Functions — browse functions and triage recent errors • Cloud Messaging — compose and send FCM test messages with payload validation • Authentication — search, export, and bulk-manage users, edit 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 deck per project from the widgets you care about — document counts, today's usage, latest hosting release, function errors, parameter values, user count. Resize, reorder, and switch accounts without losing your layout. BUILT FOR TRUST Firedeck connects with your Google account using standard OAuth and talks to Google directly — there is no Firedeck server. Edit history and exports stay on your iPhone. Reading and monitoring are free for everyone. Actions that change your data are opt-in, clearly marked, and part of Firedeck Pro. FREE • Sign in with one Google account • Browse all of your projects • Read-only access to every Firebase service above • Today's usage against the free quota • 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 • Everything in "Do what the web console can't" (today's usage stays free) • 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. 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. 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 rating: LittleFire at 5.0 against Firebase Console's 3.0. LittleFire also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). Firebase Console's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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

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

LittleFire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LittleFire's written reviews are positive against 67% of Firebase Console's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LittleFire ships an update monthly, Firebase Console every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LittleFire versus Firebase Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLittleFireFirebase Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#154#88 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB48 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 ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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 is rated higher. LittleFire averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Firebase Console averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
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 9 days. Most recently, LittleFire was updated on November 4, 2026 and Firebase Console on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, LittleFire or Firebase Console?
LittleFire currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Firebase Console at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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