Comparison

QuickIssue vs Appstead

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

Head to head
About

QuickIssue

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QuickIssue is a lightweight app for quickly creating GitHub issues. You can: - Create issues in seconds - Connect securely with your GitHub account - Choose repositories and destinations easily Perfect for developers who want to capture ideas without breaking their flow. [Unlock QuickIssue Pro - One-Time Purchase] Upgrade to QuickIssue Pro to unlock the full potential of your workflow. No subscriptions, just a single one-time payment! - Unlimited Repository Registration: The free version is limited to registering 1 repository. By upgrading to Pro, you can register and manage an unlimited number of repositories. Privacy Policy: https://gdsxapps.github.io/quickissue-pages/legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Appstead

This app provides indie developers with a private dashboard to track app performance, including downloads, revenue, subscriptions, and reviews. It connects directly to App Store Connect, keeping your data secure and accessible from your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Track downloads, proceeds, and subscriptions
  • Monitor reviews and ratings
  • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Multi-currency support
  • Direct App Store Connect API integration
Features
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Appstead is a private App Store dashboard for indie developers. Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, reviews, trends, payouts, and widgets for every app you ship, right from your iPhone and iPad. Connect your App Store Connect API key and see your whole business in one place. No Appstead account. No third-party server holding your sales data. BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS • Track one app or your full portfolio • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts with isolated workspaces • Keep client accounts separate from your own apps • Try every screen first with the built-in demo workspace TODAY DASHBOARD • Yesterday’s downloads, proceeds, and revenue movement • 7-day and 30-day performance summaries • Top apps, top markets, and portfolio snapshots • What Changed feed for new reviews, rating shifts, and sales movement TRENDS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS • Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, MRR, trials, and churn • Compare apps side by side • Break results down by country and device • Scrub charts for exact daily values • View 12-month app history REVIEWS INBOX • Read every App Store review in one place • Filter by app, star rating, country, or date • Translate reviews on device • Share polished review cards MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT • View proceeds in your preferred currency • See country and market performance clearly • Keep international sales easier to understand WIDGETS AND DIGESTS • Home Screen widgets for portfolio and app performance • Daily downloads digest • Weekly app summaries • Payday reminders for estimated Apple payout dates • Siri and Spotlight shortcuts PRIVACY FIRST • Connects directly to App Store Connect • No Appstead server stores your business data • API credentials stay in Keychain • Credentials can sync with iCloud Keychain • Export your data to CSV anytime TO GET STARTED 1. Create an App Store Connect API key with the Sales and Reports role 2. Enter your API key details in Appstead 3. Save your workspace and start tracking your apps with Appstead Pro APPSTEAD PRO Appstead Pro unlocks live workspaces and refreshing real App Store data. The annual plan includes a free trial. Built for indie developers by an indie developer. Also useful for small studios, client work, and anyone who manages App Store apps without wanting to live in App Store Connect. Appstead is not an ASO or keyword-ranking tool. It is your private App Store business dashboard. Appstead requires an App Store Connect API key and is not affiliated with Apple. Need support or have feedback? https://tally.so/r/2EkrgA Privacy Policy https://appstead.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QuickIssue4 screens
Appstead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Appstead at #72 against QuickIssue's unranked. Appstead also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). QuickIssue's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. QuickIssue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Appstead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickIssue ships an update every 4 days, Appstead every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
QuickIssue versus Appstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickIssueAppstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsuya NoboriSEOU B HOUNKANRIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickIssue

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$19.99
3 purchases

Appstead

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is QuickIssue free?
QuickIssue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Appstead free?
Appstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickIssue or Appstead have ads?
Neither QuickIssue nor Appstead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickIssue or Appstead?
QuickIssue ships an update every 4 days, and Appstead every 2 days. Most recently, QuickIssue was updated on October 20, 2026 and Appstead on October 31, 2026.

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