Comparison

DeployGate vs ReleaseDeck Pro

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

Head to head
About

DeployGate

Features
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DeployGate is a powerful development and testing support tool designed to streamline the testing, verification, and feedback workflow for your team's in-development apps. From verifying app behavior to reporting bugs, this app seamlessly supports the entire QA process in one place. 【Key Features】 ・Manage Test App Builds & Versions ・Easily view a list of shared test applications, including revision histories and detailed build specifications. ・Effortless Screen Recording ・Select any app under test and start recording right within DeployGate. ・Clearly capture hard-to-explain bugs and reproduction steps visually. ・Review & Manage Captures ・Browse your history of recorded test sessions in a single list. ・Keep track of report statuses, quickly identifying pending and sent feedback. ・Automated Data Collection & Feedback Submission ・Send bug reports along with recorded videos and custom notes instantly to your development team. ・Crucial debugging data—such as OS version, device model, and build metadata—is automatically attached in the background, eliminating the hassle of manual text entry. 【Recommended For Teams Who Want To:】 ・Optimize and accelerate their in-development app testing and QA processes. ・Help testers accurately communicate complex visual bugs to developers without long text explanations. ・Eliminate the tedious work of manually gathering device info and screenshots for every bug report. ・Drastically speed up the feedback loop between testers and developers.

About

ReleaseDeck Pro

Features
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Take control of every app release. ReleaseDeck Pro brings your App Store Connect workflow into one focused, native workspace for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. See what is live, what is in review, what needs attention, and what changed—without jumping between pages. ONE PORTFOLIO, EVERY PLATFORM • See apps and platform versions for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS • Distinguish the version currently on the store from an update in progress • Track version status, builds, TestFlight groups, Xcode Cloud runs, and review feedback • Identify removed apps, expiring beta builds, failed cloud builds, and release blockers INSIGHTS THAT STAY USEFUL • Explore sales, downloads, proceeds, impressions, product page views, sessions, and active devices • Switch between portfolio-wide and per-app trends • Compare flexible presets or choose your own date range • Keep recent account data available through a local offline cache PREPARE AND MANAGE YOUR STORE PRESENCE • Review and edit app names, subtitles, descriptions, keywords, promotional text, “What’s New,” URLs, release settings, and App Review information • Work with localizations, screenshots, In-App Purchases, subscription groups, plans, prices, introductory offers, and Custom Product Pages • Stage metadata changes locally before sending them to App Store Connect • Use the Release Cockpit to bring builds, metadata, review information, and release readiness together SCREENSHOTS, WITHOUT ANOTHER TOOL Turn iPhone, iPad, or Mac captures into polished App Store images. Add headlines, backgrounds, device or Mac window frames, and optional two-image panoramas. Export PNG files locally or upload them when write access is enabled. SAFE BY DEFAULT ReleaseDeck Pro connects directly to Apple’s official App Store Connect API. Your API key is stored in the system Keychain, short-lived authentication tokens are created on your device, and there is no ReleaseDeck intermediary server. The global read-only mode starts enabled and centrally blocks every modifying request until you deliberately turn it off. Destructive and publishing-related actions require an additional confirmation. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No advertising. No trackers. No third-party analytics SDK. Your account data is processed locally and is never sold. TRY IT WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT Explore the complete interface with realistic local demo data. The demo requires no App Store Connect credentials and makes no network changes. The free version includes the demo, account connection, the 30-day dashboard, app and platform overview, version status, and security settings. Advanced workflows are available with an optional monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. ReleaseDeck Pro is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DeployGate3 screens
ReleaseDeck Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeployGate at none against ReleaseDeck Pro's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ReleaseDeck Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DeployGate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DeployGate versus ReleaseDeck Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeployGateReleaseDeck Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeployGate Inc.Michael Caklec

In-app purchases

None

DeployGate

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ReleaseDeck Pro

Subscriptions2
  • ReleaseDeck Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ReleaseDeck Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReleaseDeck Pro$17.99

Questions

Is DeployGate free?
DeployGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReleaseDeck Pro free?
ReleaseDeck Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeployGate or ReleaseDeck Pro have ads?
Neither DeployGate nor ReleaseDeck Pro shows ads.

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