# Helm for App Store Connect vs BluKit Workbench

The clearest difference is price: Helm for App Store Connect at Free against BluKit Workbench's $9.99. Helm for App Store Connect also leads on chart position (#129 vs unranked). BluKit Workbench's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Helm for App Store Connect is free to download; BluKit Workbench costs $9.99 up front. Helm for App Store Connect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BluKit Workbench asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helm for App Store Connect | BluKit Workbench |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37** | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) | [Zion Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371886727) |

## What reviewers say

### Helm for App Store Connect

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### BluKit Workbench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blukit-workbench/id6747599806)

This app is a powerful utility for discovering, inspecting, and prototyping Bluetooth devices. It allows real-time recording and export of peripheral data, and enables the creation of virtual peripherals for testing and development.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth scanning, connecting, inspecting, Filtering and sorting discovered devices, Recording and exporting peripheral data to JSON, Creating and interacting with virtual peripherals, Supports Mac, iPhone, and iPad, Built with BluKit Framework for Xcode

**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 BluKit Workbench free?

BluKit Workbench costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Helm for App Store Connect or BluKit Workbench have ads?

Neither Helm for App Store Connect nor BluKit Workbench shows ads.

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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.*