Comparison

StackConnect 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

StackConnect

Manage App Store Connect and Firebase accounts from a single iOS app. Edit app metadata, manage versions, submit for review, and track analytics. Also supports Firebase Remote Config and Cloud Messaging.

Highlights
  • Manage app versions and metadata
  • Submit apps for review
  • Browse and reply to customer reviews
  • View app analytics
  • Manage TestFlight beta groups
  • Manage Firebase Remote Config and Cloud Messaging
  • Multi-account management with granular permissions
Features
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StackConnect is the all-in-one mobile companion for app developers. Manage your App Store Connect and Firebase accounts from a single, beautiful native iOS app — with more integrations coming soon. KEY FEATURES App Store Connect • Browse all your apps with search, sort, and favorites • View and edit version metadata: description, what's new, promotional text, keywords, URLs • Manage app versions across all platforms (iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS) • Submit for review, cancel review, release, and reject versions • Edit App Information: bundle ID, SKU, category, content rights, age rating • Manage app privacy declarations per locale • Manage accessibility declarations per device family • Browse customer reviews with infinite scroll, filter by rating • Reply to reviews and delete responses directly from the app • View app analytics with daily charts: installs, deletes, downloads, impressions, page views • Manage TestFlight beta groups and testers • Add builds to beta groups, invite team members • Manage team members and roles • Track app history and review submissions Firebase • Browse Firebase projects and apps • Manage Remote Config parameters and conditions • View analytics dashboard • Send Cloud Messaging campaigns with audience targeting Multi-Account Management • Add multiple accounts per provider • Granular permissions per account (apps, versions, users, reviews, TestFlight, analytics) • Permissions hierarchy: view, edit, delete, add • Offline-first: load instantly from local cache, sync from API in background • Cascading deletion: removing an account cleans up all related data More Integrations Coming Soon • StackConnect is actively growing — beyond App Store Connect and Firebase, more developer platform integrations are on the way. Stay tuned. Privacy first: all credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. Account data is cached locally with SwiftData. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party servers — just you and Apple/Google's official APIs.

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

StackConnect4 screens
Firebase Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StackConnect at none against Firebase Console's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Firebase Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. StackConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StackConnect against 5.0 for Firebase Console. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StackConnect ships an update weekly, Firebase Console every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StackConnect versus Firebase Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackConnectFirebase Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB41 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperRuben MachionAdam Gelatka

Customer experience

StackConnect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Firebase Console

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StackConnect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Firebase Console

Subscriptions2
  • Firedeck Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Firedeck Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firedeck Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is StackConnect free?
StackConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firebase Console free?
Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StackConnect or Firebase Console?
StackConnect and Firebase Console are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do StackConnect or Firebase Console have ads?
Neither StackConnect nor Firebase Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StackConnect or Firebase Console?
StackConnect ships an update weekly, and Firebase Console every 5 days. Most recently, StackConnect was updated on September 9, 2026 and Firebase Console on September 20, 2026.

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