Comparison

Strata vs XCRunway for Xcode Cloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Strata

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
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Strat is an icon generator for your framework. Strata can - change an image in the top layer. - change a background color of the top layer - change colors of the layers - add / remove layer - change height of layers - import / export a strata file

About

XCRunway for Xcode Cloud

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Run and monitor Xcode Cloud builds from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. XCRunway gives developers a focused way to start workflows, follow build progress, inspect failures, and access artifacts without opening App Store Connect in a browser. WORK WITH YOUR BUILDS • Browse Xcode Cloud products, workflows, and build history • Start regular or clean builds • Rerun completed builds using the same source revision • Automatically refresh pending and running builds while viewing them • Inspect errors, warnings, test failures, and individual action results • View commit details and build actions • Access and share logs, result bundles, archives, and other artifacts GET MORE FROM XCRUNWAY Connect one App Store Connect account and use core features for free. Subscribe to view All results across a build in one place, add multiple accounts, and support ongoing development. PRIVATE BY DESIGN XCRunway connects directly to the official App Store Connect API. Your API credentials are stored in the local Keychain with device-only protection and aren’t synced between devices. Explore the built-in demo with sample data before connecting your account. Connecting requires an App Store Connect API key with access to your Xcode Cloud workflows. XCRunway is an independent app and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Apple. Terms and Conditions: https://bluecometlabs.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bluecometlabs.com/privacy/ Contact: https://xcrunway.app/contact/

Screenshots

Strata1 screens
XCRunway for Xcode Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strata at none against XCRunway for Xcode Cloud's 1. XCRunway for Xcode Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. XCRunway for Xcode Cloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Strata asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strata ships an update fortnightly, XCRunway for Xcode Cloud every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strata versus XCRunway for Xcode Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrataXCRunway for Xcode Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB13 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJunnosuke MatsumotoBLUE COMET LABS LLC

In-app purchases

None

Strata

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

XCRunway for Xcode Cloud

Subscriptions1
  • XCRunway Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Strata free?
Strata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XCRunway for Xcode Cloud free?
XCRunway for Xcode Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strata or XCRunway for Xcode Cloud have ads?
Neither Strata nor XCRunway for Xcode Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strata or XCRunway for Xcode Cloud?
Strata ships an update fortnightly, and XCRunway for Xcode Cloud every 4 days. Most recently, Strata was updated on October 24, 2026 and XCRunway for Xcode Cloud on October 25, 2026.

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