# Appstead vs Monkeytail

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 (#92 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Appstead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Monkeytail asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Appstead | Monkeytail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstead-app-sales-dashboard/id6781631782/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEOU B HOUNKANRIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609899925) | [Kitta Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896674871) |

## What reviewers say

### Appstead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstead-app-sales-dashboard/id6781631782)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Monkeytail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeytail/id6814706725)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*