# Helm for App Store Connect vs pingrb

The clearest difference is price: Helm for App Store Connect at Free against pingrb's $9.99. Helm for App Store Connect also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 2). pingrb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

pingrb 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 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Helm for App Store Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, pingrb weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helm for App Store Connect | pingrb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helm-for-app-store-connect/id6479357934/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingrb-webhook-push-alerts/id6768401822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 210 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) | [Joseph Masilotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/518125177) |

## What reviewers say

### Helm for App Store Connect

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

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


### pingrb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingrb-webhook-push-alerts/id6768401822)

Receive instant push notifications from webhooks, monitoring alerts, and shell scripts.  Integrates with services like Stripe and Cal.com, or use custom endpoints. No hosting or code required.

**Highlights:** Instant push notifications, Webhook integration, CLI ping support, Stripe and Cal.com integration, Custom curl endpoint support, No code or hosting required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 pingrb free?

pingrb costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Helm for App Store Connect or pingrb?

pingrb is rated higher. Helm for App Store Connect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while pingrb averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Helm for App Store Connect or pingrb have ads?

Neither Helm for App Store Connect nor pingrb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helm for App Store Connect or pingrb?

Helm for App Store Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, and pingrb weekly. Most recently, Helm for App Store Connect was updated on October 19, 2026 and pingrb on October 19, 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.*