Comparison

Helm for App Store Connect vs Strata

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

Head to head
About

Helm for App Store Connect

Streamline your app management with a native interface for App Store Connect. Handle updates, metadata, screenshots, TestFlight, reviews, and more efficiently. Optimize your app store presence and simplify your release workflow.

Highlights
  • Manage app versions and metadata
  • Edit promotional text and release notes
  • Handle screenshots and localization
  • Manage TestFlight beta testers
  • Filter and reply to customer reviews
  • Create and manage in-app purchases
  • Submit in-app events and nominations
Features
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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

About

Strata

Easily create custom icons by layering images and colors. Modify individual layer properties, add or remove elements, and adjust dimensions. Save and share your icon designs.

Highlights
  • Layered image editing
  • Customizable background colors
  • Adjustable layer colors
  • Add or remove layers
  • Adjust layer height
  • Import/export strata files
Features
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Strat is an icon generator for your framework. Strata can - change an image in the top layer. - change a background color of the top layer - change colors of the layers - add / remove layer - change height of layers - import / export a strata file

Screenshots

Helm for App Store Connect4 screens
Strata1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strata at none against Helm for App Store Connect's 6. Strata also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Helm for App Store Connect's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Helm for App Store Connect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Strata asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strata 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 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Helm for App Store Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strata's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helm for App Store Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Strata fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helm for App Store Connect versus Strata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelm for App Store ConnectStrata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModum B.V.Junnosuke Matsumoto

Customer experience

Helm for App Store Connect

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%

Strata

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Strata

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Helm for App Store Connect

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Helm Pro Lifetime2 variants$274.99
None

Strata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helm for App Store Connect free?
Helm for App Store Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strata free?
Strata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helm for App Store Connect or Strata?
Strata is rated higher. Helm for App Store Connect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Strata averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Helm for App Store Connect or Strata have ads?
Neither Helm for App Store Connect nor Strata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helm for App Store Connect or Strata?
Helm for App Store Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Strata fortnightly. Most recently, Helm for App Store Connect was updated on November 8, 2026 and Strata on November 7, 2026.

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