Comparison

Firebase Console vs Edge for Vercel

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

Head to head
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

About

Edge for Vercel

Monitor your Vercel projects, deployments, and logs on the go. Track usage and costs, and manage essential project details from your iPhone. Securely access your Vercel account with token storage in the iOS Keychain.

Highlights
  • View teams and projects
  • Monitor deployments and logs
  • Inspect build details
  • Track usage and costs
  • Manage environment variables
  • Secure token storage
Features
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Keep your Vercel work within reach. Edge for Vercel is a focused iPhone companion for checking projects, monitoring deployments, inspecting logs, and understanding usage wherever you are. PROJECTS AT A GLANCE • View your teams and projects in one place • Check production health and operational metrics • See recent deployments and previews • Quickly switch between project and team contexts FOLLOW EVERY DEPLOYMENT • Monitor production and preview deployments • Search and filter deployment history • Inspect build details and build logs • See what shipped and when INSPECT LOGS FROM ANYWHERE • Follow runtime and request logs • Filter logs to find relevant activity • Investigate errors without opening your laptop UNDERSTAND YOUR USAGE • Review plan usage and included credit • See consumption broken down by product • Keep an eye on costs before they surprise you MORE OF YOUR VERCEL WORK Review domains, environment variables, cron jobs, account details, and other essential project information from one focused app. SECURE BY DESIGN Your Vercel Personal Access Token is stored in the iOS Keychain. Edge for Vercel connects directly to the Vercel API and does not operate a server that stores or proxies your token. An active Vercel account and Personal Access Token with the appropriate permissions are required. Feature availability may depend on your Vercel plan and project configuration. Edge for Vercel is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vercel.

Screenshots

Firebase Console4 screens
Edge for Vercel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Edge for Vercel at none against Firebase Console's 3. Firebase Console's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Edge for Vercel 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 Firebase Console against 5.0 for Edge for Vercel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firebase Console ships an update every 5 days, Edge for Vercel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Firebase Console versus Edge for Vercel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirebase ConsoleEdge for Vercel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB51 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAdam GelatkaAnthony Fong

Customer experience

Firebase Console

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

Edge for Vercel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Firebase Console

Subscriptions2
  • Firedeck Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Firedeck Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firedeck Pro Lifetime$69.99
None

Edge for Vercel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firebase Console free?
Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Edge for Vercel free?
Edge for Vercel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firebase Console or Edge for Vercel?
Firebase Console and Edge for Vercel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Firebase Console or Edge for Vercel have ads?
Neither Firebase Console nor Edge for Vercel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firebase Console or Edge for Vercel?
Firebase Console ships an update every 5 days, and Edge for Vercel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Firebase Console was updated on October 13, 2026 and Edge for Vercel on October 10, 2026.

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