Comparison

Appstead vs AppScope

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

Head to head
About

Appstead

This app provides indie developers with a private dashboard to track app performance, including downloads, revenue, subscriptions, and reviews. It connects directly to App Store Connect, keeping your data secure and accessible from your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Track downloads, proceeds, and subscriptions
  • Monitor reviews and ratings
  • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Multi-currency support
  • Direct App Store Connect API integration
Features
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Appstead is a private App Store dashboard for indie developers. Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, reviews, trends, payouts, and widgets for every app you ship, right from your iPhone and iPad. Connect your App Store Connect API key and see your whole business in one place. No Appstead account. No third-party server holding your sales data. BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS • Track one app or your full portfolio • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts with isolated workspaces • Keep client accounts separate from your own apps • Try every screen first with the built-in demo workspace TODAY DASHBOARD • Yesterday’s downloads, proceeds, and revenue movement • 7-day and 30-day performance summaries • Top apps, top markets, and portfolio snapshots • What Changed feed for new reviews, rating shifts, and sales movement TRENDS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS • Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, MRR, trials, and churn • Compare apps side by side • Break results down by country and device • Scrub charts for exact daily values • View 12-month app history REVIEWS INBOX • Read every App Store review in one place • Filter by app, star rating, country, or date • Translate reviews on device • Share polished review cards MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT • View proceeds in your preferred currency • See country and market performance clearly • Keep international sales easier to understand WIDGETS AND DIGESTS • Home Screen widgets for portfolio and app performance • Daily downloads digest • Weekly app summaries • Payday reminders for estimated Apple payout dates • Siri and Spotlight shortcuts PRIVACY FIRST • Connects directly to App Store Connect • No Appstead server stores your business data • API credentials stay in Keychain • Credentials can sync with iCloud Keychain • Export your data to CSV anytime TO GET STARTED 1. Create an App Store Connect API key with the Sales and Reports role 2. Enter your API key details in Appstead 3. Save your workspace and start tracking your apps with Appstead Pro APPSTEAD PRO Appstead Pro unlocks live workspaces and refreshing real App Store data. The annual plan includes a free trial. Built for indie developers by an indie developer. Also useful for small studios, client work, and anyone who manages App Store apps without wanting to live in App Store Connect. Appstead is not an ASO or keyword-ranking tool. It is your private App Store business dashboard. Appstead requires an App Store Connect API key and is not affiliated with Apple. Need support or have feedback? https://tally.so/r/2EkrgA Privacy Policy https://appstead.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AppScope

This app simplifies App Store performance tracking for independent developers. It provides a clear, native dashboard to monitor key metrics like downloads, revenue, and active subscriptions without complex reports. Gain insights into user origins and recent activity with live data loading.

Highlights
  • Track downloads, revenue, MRR, subscriptions
  • View all apps in one dashboard
  • Clear charts and breakdowns
  • Country and regional insights
  • Live data loading
  • Recent sales and refund history
Features
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Your App Store performance, beautifully simplified. AppScope gives independent developers a faster, clearer way to understand how their apps are performing. Connect your App Store Connect API key and view your most important metrics in one clean, native dashboard. TRACK WHAT MATTERS See downloads, revenue, MRR, active subscriptions, proceeds, refunds, sales, and performance trends without navigating complicated reports. ALL YOUR APPS IN ONE PLACE Connect your App Store Connect account and quickly switch between your apps. View combined performance or focus on a single app. CLEAR ANALYTICS Explore simple charts and detailed breakdowns across different periods, including the last 7 days, 30 days, and year. COUNTRY BREAKDOWNS Understand where users and sales are coming from with clear country and regional insights. LIVE DATA LOADING AppScope displays available information as it is retrieved, so you can begin reviewing performance without waiting for every report to finish loading. RECENT ACTIVITY Review recent sales and refund activity from one organized history screen. BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS AppScope removes unnecessary complexity and presents the information developers care about in a simple, focused experience. APPSCOPE ACCESS Explore AppScope with sample data before connecting your own account. Unlock the complete app with a monthly or 3-month auto-renewing subscription, or choose a one-time Lifetime purchase. Both subscriptions include a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Prices vary by storefront and are shown before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the app. PRIVACY FIRST Your App Store Connect API credentials are securely stored on your device and are used only to request your App Store Connect data. AppScope does not sell your information or use it for advertising. AppScope is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. Apple, App Store, and App Store Connect are trademarks of Apple Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Appstead4 screens
AppScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Appstead at 100% against AppScope's 0%. Appstead also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). AppScope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Appstead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AppScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Appstead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Appstead's written reviews are positive against 0% of AppScope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appstead ships an update every 2 days, AppScope daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Appstead versus AppScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppsteadAppScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEOU B HOUNKANRINOTHMANE MDIDET

Customer experience

Appstead

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AppScope

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Appstead

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99
None

AppScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Appstead free?
Appstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppScope free?
AppScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Appstead or AppScope?
Appstead is rated higher. Appstead averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AppScope averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Appstead or AppScope have ads?
Neither Appstead nor AppScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Appstead or AppScope?
Appstead ships an update every 2 days, and AppScope daily. Most recently, Appstead was updated on October 28, 2026 and AppScope on October 29, 2026.

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