# Helm for App Store Connect vs Xtend

The clearest difference is chart position: Helm for App Store Connect at #33 against Xtend's unranked. Xtend's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Xtend sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helm for App Store Connect | Xtend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) | [Menahem mendel Aouizerat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771780752) |

## What reviewers say

### Helm for App Store Connect

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Xtend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtend-remote-dev/id6771780750)

Access your Mac's development environment from your iPhone or iPad. Manage projects, interact with AI coding agents, and control builds and terminals remotely and securely.

**Highlights:** Remote development workspace, AI coding agent interaction, Project session management, Full xterm emulation, Remote build and install, Simulator mirroring, Push notifications (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xtend Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## 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 Xtend free?

Xtend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Neither Helm for App Store Connect nor Xtend 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.*