Comparison

Helm for App Store Connect vs Request12

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 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
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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

Request12

Features
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Request12 is a focused API debugging tool built for iOS developers, QA engineers, and technical teams that need fast visibility into web traffic. Use the built-in browser to load a page, capture network calls, inspect details, and replay requests with edits in a sandbox environment. What you can do - Browse any target URL in an embedded webview. - Automatically capture `fetch` and `XMLHttpRequest` traffic from pages loaded in the app. - View method, status, timestamp, full URL, headers, request body, and response body. - Filter traffic by method and search by URL/status/error. - Inspect JSON with pretty print and syntax highlighting. - Copy URL, request body, response body, and payload sections in one tap. - Send captured requests directly to Sandbox. - Edit method, URL, headers, and body before execution. - Execute with cookie sync support from the browser context. - Review response status, latency, headers, and body for fast validation. - Switch between Light, Dark, and System themes. Request12 is designed for fast iteration: - Reproduce issues from real traffic. - Validate backend changes quickly. - Compare original vs modified requests. - Test custom headers and payload variations on mobile. Notes Request12 captures traffic generated inside the app browser context and sandbox workflow. It is intended for authorized testing and debugging use cases.

Screenshots

Helm for App Store Connect4 screens
Request124 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Request12 at none against Helm for App Store Connect's 6. Request12 also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Request12 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Helm for App Store Connect versus Request12: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelm for App Store ConnectRequest12
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperModum B.V.Blupurple Design Ltd.

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

Request12

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 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-time2
  • Helm Pro Lifetime$174.99
  • Helm Pro Lifetime$274.99
None

Request12

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 Request12 free?
Request12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Helm for App Store Connect or Request12 have ads?
Neither Helm for App Store Connect nor Request12 shows ads.

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