# Helm for App Store Connect vs Strata

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helm for App Store Connect | Strata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-icon-generator/id6742242942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 234 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) | [Junnosuke Matsumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095584798) |

## What reviewers say

### Helm for App Store Connect

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

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:** 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


### Strata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-icon-generator/id6742242942)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*