Comparison

TestCrew vs Firebase Console

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

Head to head
About

TestCrew

Features
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TestCrew is a credit-based platform for app developers who want to recruit testers and get feedback on their apps. Test other developers’ apps to earn credits, then use those credits to list your own app and recruit testers. It is a simple, community-driven way to grow participation and collect useful feedback during pre-release testing. HOW IT WORKS Earn Credits: Complete app tests and receive credits for each finished test. List Your App: Use credits to publish your app and recruit testers. Get Feedback: Testers install your app, explore its features, and share feedback based on their experience. Mutual Support: Developers help one another by testing apps and contributing to an active testing community. SMART RANKING SYSTEM Apps are ranked using a fair system designed to improve visibility and matching. Ranking considers factors such as current demand, listing freshness, tester needs, and overall marketplace balance. PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Upgrade to Premium for additional benefits, including monthly credits, bonus credits for completed tests, extra listing capacity, and improved visibility for your app listings. DISCORD INTEGRATION Connect your Discord account to unlock additional community features and participate in feedback-based testing workflows. API ACCESS Manage your testing workflow programmatically with API keys and REST API access. Integrate TestCrew with your development process to create listings, complete tests, and track activity more efficiently. CREDIT OPTIONS Earn credits by testing other apps, purchase credit packs for faster access to listings, or subscribe to Premium for recurring credits and expanded features. WHY DEVELOPERS CHOOSE TESTCREW Credit-based system that rewards active participation Developer-to-developer testing community Useful feedback from real testers Discord integration for communication API support for automation and workflow management Join TestCrew and make app testing and tester recruitment more efficient.

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

TestCrew4 screens
Firebase Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firebase Console at every 5 days against TestCrew's every 4 weeks. TestCrew's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. TestCrew sells 2 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

TestCrew ships an update every 4 weeks, Firebase Console every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TestCrew versus Firebase Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTestCrewFirebase Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB41 MB
Age rating4++4
Developerakira kawataAdam Gelatka

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TestCrew

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • 20 Credits$2.99
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 TestCrew free?
TestCrew 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 TestCrew or Firebase Console have ads?
Neither TestCrew nor Firebase Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TestCrew or Firebase Console?
TestCrew ships an update every 4 weeks, and Firebase Console every 5 days. Most recently, TestCrew was updated on September 26, 2026 and Firebase Console on October 13, 2026.

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