App Store Connect without Fastlane.
You do not need Ruby or Fastlane lanes to ship on App Store Connect. Helm gives you a native Mac and iPhone companion for the weekly release loop. Add Transporter or Xcode only when binary upload is the missing piece.
Ship the ASC loop in a native app
Create versions, write What’s New, edit keywords and screenshots, run a launch checklist, and submit. Manage TestFlight groups and reply to reviews without configuring lanes first.
That covers most indie and small-team shipping without a Ruby toolchain. Account admin still stays on Apple’s website.
- Releases, listings, and screenshots in Helm
- TestFlight and reviews on Mac and iPhone
- No Fastlane required for day-to-day ASC work
Binaries without Fastlane
Upload builds with Xcode, Transporter, or your existing CI when you need them. Helm works with builds that already exist in App Store Connect.
If you later add Fastlane for CI, Helm still fits for metadata and human review. See Helm vs Transporter and Helm vs Fastlane.
Automation without Ruby (optional)
When you want scripts without adopting Fastlane, Pro includes helm-asc. Credentials stay tied to the Mac app setup you already use.
Step-by-step pairing notes live in use Helm with Fastlane if you mix tools later, and in the Helm CLI overview for agent-friendly workflows.
FAQ
Can I submit apps without Fastlane?
Yes. Prepare the version, attach a build already in App Store Connect, complete review info, and submit from Helm. Upload the binary with Xcode, Transporter, or another path your team prefers.
Do I need Ruby installed?
Not for Helm. Helm is a native Mac and iPhone app. Ruby is only required if you choose Fastlane or other Ruby-based tooling yourself.
When should I add Fastlane later?
Add Fastlane when CI must own signing, uploads, or unattended lanes. Until then, Helm plus optional Transporter covers most App Store Connect shipping without Fastlane.
