Native Mac · App Store Connect API · Keychain-secured
App Store Connect,
without the browser.
If you ship indie iOS apps, you know the App Store Connect web UI: six browser tabs open, metadata edits scattered across languages, page reloads that lose your place. AppMeta is a native Mac client for the App Store Connect API that replaces the worst of that workflow.
Web UI vs native app, honest comparison
Everyday speed
AppMeta: Native SwiftUI app. Instant switches between languages, apps, and versions.
ASC web: Page loads per action. Periodic layout changes. Logged-out sessions.
ASC web: Page loads per action. Periodic layout changes. Logged-out sessions.
Localisation workflow
AppMeta: All languages visible and editable in one view. Bulk operations supported.
ASC web: Language-by-language dropdowns; context switching is tedious for multi-language apps.
ASC web: Language-by-language dropdowns; context switching is tedious for multi-language apps.
Safety
AppMeta: Diff preview before submit — see exactly what's about to change on the App Store.
ASC web: No built-in diff; mistakes are easy on dense metadata pages.
ASC web: No built-in diff; mistakes are easy on dense metadata pages.
Credentials
AppMeta: Keychain-secured. Direct API calls from your Mac — no middleman server.
ASC web: Apple ID session cookies in your browser.
ASC web: Apple ID session cookies in your browser.
Who should pick what
Pick AppMeta if…
- You edit metadata across multiple apps or languages regularly
- You've made a mistake on the ASC web UI and wished for a diff preview
- You want a one-time-purchase desktop tool instead of a browser workflow
- You live in SwiftUI-land and want your tools to feel native
Stick with ASC web if…
- You edit metadata once every few months (rare enough that a native app isn't worth it)
- You need ASC features outside of metadata (e.g. TestFlight management, analytics)
- You work on a team with approval workflows specific to the ASC web UI
About AppMeta
Questions
FAQ
Is there a native Mac app for App Store Connect?
Yes. AppMeta is a native macOS app that connects to the App Store Connect API and lets you edit app metadata, localisations, versions, and in-app purchases locally. It stores credentials in Keychain and shows a diff preview before changes are pushed.
Why use AppMeta instead of the App Store Connect website?
AppMeta replaces the browser workflow for everyday metadata editing. It's faster, supports localisation-at-a-glance, shows diffs before you submit, and avoids the App Store Connect web UI's periodic redesigns and inconsistencies. It's built for indie developers who touch metadata often.
Does AppMeta store my App Store Connect credentials?
Credentials are stored in the macOS Keychain. Requests go directly from your Mac to the App Store Connect API — there's no Lagerland server in between.
Does AppMeta replace Fastlane?
No — it complements Fastlane. Fastlane automates release workflows via command line; AppMeta is a GUI for the everyday editing work most developers still do manually. Many indie devs use both.
Try it
Open AppMeta.
Native Mac, Keychain-secured, diff-previewed. Built by an indie dev for indie devs.