Comparison

Conductor for Xcode Cloud vs HookTrace

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

Head to head
About

Conductor for Xcode Cloud

Manage your Xcode Cloud builds directly from your mobile device. View build statuses, details, and initiate new builds with branch and tag selection. Access basic workflow information without needing App Store Connect.

Highlights
  • List and search apps
  • View build status and details
  • Start new builds
  • Select branch/tag for builds
  • View workflow information
Features
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Conductor lets you check on and start your Xcode Cloud builds from your iPhone or iPad, without opening App Store Connect. See every app at a glance Browse and search your apps in a list or grid, each showing the status of its latest build. Dig into any build Check the status, duration, and details of each build run. Read its logs and issues to find out quickly why a build failed. Start builds on the go Start a new build from any workflow and pick the branch, tag, or pull request to build. You can also view basic information about each workflow. Works with Shortcuts and Siri Start builds, get the latest build for an app, or jump straight to an app's workflows from Shortcuts, Siri, or Spotlight. Multiple accounts Add several App Store Connect accounts and switch between them in a tap. Conductor connects directly to the App Store Connect API using your own API key.

About

HookTrace

Features
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HookTrace is the ultimate bridge between your iPhone’s high-precision GPS and your private automation infrastructure. Tired of cloud services owning your location history? HookTrace puts you back in the driver's seat. It turns your device into a universal GPS sensor that transmits live location data directly to any Webhook URL you specify. Perfect for: • Smart Home Automation (Home Assistant, OpenClaw, Jeedom) • Workflow Engines (n8n, Node-RED, Zapier) • Custom Developer Projects & Dashboards Key Features: • FULL PRIVACY: No third-party servers. Data goes from your phone straight to your endpoint. • BACKGROUND TRACKING: Runs reliably in the background, optimized for iOS 18+. • FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE: Set custom Authorization headers and Device IDs. • BATTERY OPTIMIZED: Choose between "Significant Change" mode for extreme battery saving or "Real-time" for high-precision tracking. • LIVE MAP: See your current location and breadcrumb trail at a glance. Technical Specs: • Standard JSON Payload (Latitude, Longitude, Accuracy, Speed, Battery, Timestamp). • Supports HTTPS and custom Auth-Headers. • Distance-based filters to prevent unnecessary data spam. Stop sharing your life with big tech. Start hooking your traces to your own home.

Screenshots

Conductor for Xcode Cloud3 screens
HookTrace3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HookTrace at every 2 days against Conductor for Xcode Cloud's every 2 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conductor for Xcode Cloud ships an update every 2 months, HookTrace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Conductor for Xcode Cloud versus HookTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConductor for Xcode CloudHookTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin XinJakob Kramer

In-app purchases

None

Conductor for Xcode Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

HookTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conductor for Xcode Cloud free?
Conductor for Xcode Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HookTrace free?
HookTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conductor for Xcode Cloud or HookTrace have ads?
Neither Conductor for Xcode Cloud nor HookTrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conductor for Xcode Cloud or HookTrace?
Conductor for Xcode Cloud ships an update every 2 months, and HookTrace every 2 days. Most recently, Conductor for Xcode Cloud was updated on October 13, 2026 and HookTrace on October 11, 2026.

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