Comparison

Insights for Apps vs Firebase Console

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

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About

Insights for Apps

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Insights for Apps helps developers understand App Store reviews, revenue, acquisition, and subscriptions from one focused workspace. • See what changed across reviews, ratings, revenue, downloads, and conversion • Ask focused questions with Review Chat, Revenue Chat, and Acquisition Chat • Draft replies, translate feedback, and prepare review removal requests • Track the App Store metrics and dimensions that matter to your app team FEATURES • Review analysis, sentiment, filters, ratings, and response workflows • Revenue metrics for proceeds, sales, purchases, paying users, and segments • Acquisition insights for impressions, product page views, downloads, and conversion • Subscription metrics, trends, and breakdowns • GitHub issue candidates from recurring review feedback PRO Subscription • More monthly intelligence credits • More capacity for Review Chat, Revenue Chat, and Acquisition Chat • More drafting and translation capacity for customer review workflows Start free and manage your Apps' workflow from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Privacy Policy: https://www.insightsforapps.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.insightsforapps.com/terms.html

About

Firebase Console

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore data, deploy Remote Config updates, send test messages, and monitor logs with a phone-first interface. Customize dashboards with relevant widgets for each project.

Highlights
  • Manage Firestore documents
  • Deploy Remote Config
  • Send FCM test messages
  • Monitor Cloud Logging
  • Audit IAM members
  • Customizable project dashboards
  • Full Firebase service access
Features
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Firedeck is the Firebase administration toolkit built for iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore documents, ship Remote Config rollouts, send FCM test messages, check Cloud Logging entries, and audit IAM members — all from a phone-first interface designed to fit how mobile developers actually work. A FIREBASE CONSOLE THAT RESPECTS YOUR TIME • See every project at a glance • Drill into any service in one tap • Build a per-project dashboard from the widgets that matter to you EVERY FIREBASE SERVICE YOU SHIP WITH • Firestore — browse collections, drill into documents, edit fields, import JSON • Cloud Storage — list buckets and objects, preview, upload, download, delete • Remote Config — inspect parameters, change defaults, push safe rollouts with ETag concurrency • Cloud Functions — browse functions and triage recent errors • Cloud Messaging — compose and send FCM test messages with payload validation • Authentication — search users, manage custom claims, trigger password resets • Realtime Database — navigate every instance with a fast browser • Hosting — view sites, channels, and release history with rollback context • App Distribution — track tester groups, manage members, review releases • App Check — see registered services and enforcement state • Security Rules — inspect rulesets and releases • IAM — audit members, role bindings, and permissions • Extensions — view installed instances and configuration • Cloud Logging — stream recent entries with severity filters A DASHBOARD THAT'S YOURS Build a custom deck per project. Add the widgets you care about — document counts, latest hosting release, recent function errors, parameter values, user count — and arrange them however you want. Resize, reorder, and switch accounts without losing your layout. BUILT FOR TRUST Firedeck connects with your Google account using standard OAuth. Reading and monitoring stay read-only by default and are free for everyone. Actions that change your Firebase data are opt-in, scoped, clearly indicated in the UI, and part of Firedeck Pro — so you always know what you're authorizing. FREE • Sign in with one Google account • Browse all of your projects • Read-only access to every Firebase service above • A starter deck of up to 3 widgets FIREDECK PRO • Make changes across Firebase — edit, create, and delete Firestore documents; upload and delete Storage objects; update Remote Config; send FCM messages; manage Authentication users and custom claims; promote Hosting releases; manage App Distribution testers; run Cloud Functions • Unlimited dashboard widgets • Unlimited Google accounts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Firedeck Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a free trial. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Firedeck is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Firebase and the Firebase logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Terms of Use: https://gelatka.dev/apps/firedeck/terms

Screenshots

Insights for Apps4 screens
Firebase Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firebase Console at every 5 days against Insights for Apps's every 2 weeks. Firebase Console also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Insights for Apps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Firebase Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insights for Apps ships an update every 2 weeks, Firebase Console every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Insights for Apps versus Firebase Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsights for AppsFirebase Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB41 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJames SedlacekAdam Gelatka

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Insights for Apps

Subscriptions1
  • Insights Pro$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • 100 Intelligence Credits$4.99
  • 500 Intelligence Credits$19.99
  • 1000 Intelligence Credits$34.99
3 purchases

Firebase Console

Subscriptions2
  • Firedeck Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Firedeck Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firedeck Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Insights for Apps free?
Insights for Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firebase Console free?
Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Insights for Apps or Firebase Console have ads?
Neither Insights for Apps nor Firebase Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insights for Apps or Firebase Console?
Insights for Apps ships an update every 2 weeks, and Firebase Console every 5 days. Most recently, Insights for Apps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Firebase Console on September 28, 2026.

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