Comparison

Appstead vs Monkeytail

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

Monkeytail

Features
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Monkeytail is a native request debugger for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. The compact Apple Watch companion sends favourite requests copied from iPhone. No Monkeytail account or sign-in. • Import cURL, Postman collections, Insomnia JSON, and OpenAPI or Swagger JSON/YAML. • Organize nested folders with shared headers, authentication, variables, and JavaScript hooks. • Use OAuth 2.0 with PKCE and refresh tokens, API keys, Basic, Bearer, and AWS Signature V4. • Manage cookies and client certificates. Inspect request timings, redirects, and TLS details. • Edit GraphQL queries and variables, browse schema fields, and inspect WebSocket or SSE messages. • Format JSON, browse a tree, search, run visual response tests, and inspect images, audio, video, hex, or binary data. • Save and compare responses, create offline mocks, and export Swift, JavaScript, Python, or Kotlin client code. • Sync workspaces with optional iCloud Drive. Choose proxies. Browser TLS/HTTP2 profiles are available on iOS and Mac. Free, with no in-app purchases, analytics, tracking, or data collection by Kitta Co. Requests go to servers and proxies you choose. Keychain storage is optional. Choose whether credentials join iCloud sync. Cookies, client certificates, and upload files remain on your device. Requires iOS 17 or macOS 14 or later. Client certificate import on Mac requires macOS 15. Import, schema validation, and scripting support the documented subset.

Screenshots

Appstead4 screens
Monkeytail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monkeytail at none against Appstead's 3. Monkeytail also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Appstead's advantage is chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, 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. Monkeytail asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appstead ships an update every 2 days, Monkeytail every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Appstead versus Monkeytail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppsteadMonkeytail
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEOU B HOUNKANRINKitta Co.

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

Monkeytail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Appstead free?
Appstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monkeytail free?
Monkeytail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Appstead or Monkeytail have ads?
Neither Appstead nor Monkeytail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Appstead or Monkeytail?
Appstead ships an update every 2 days, and Monkeytail every 3 days. Most recently, Appstead was updated on October 31, 2026 and Monkeytail on October 29, 2026.

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