Conductor for Xcode Cloud vs HookTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- List and search apps
- View build status and details
- Start new builds
- Select branch/tag for builds
- View workflow information
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Manage your Xcode Cloud builds without opening App Store Connect, right in Conductor. Features: - List and search your apps - View the status and details of builds for each app - Start new builds with support for selecting a branch/tag - View basic workflow information
HookTrace
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HookTrace at every 2 days against Conductor for Xcode Cloud's every 5 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Conductor for Xcode Cloud ships an update every 5 weeks, HookTrace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Conductor for Xcode Cloud | HookTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Xin | Jakob Kramer |
In-app purchases
Conductor for Xcode Cloud
No in-app purchases
HookTrace
No in-app purchases





