In-depth architectural comparison of the Appstore Release MCP and Storebridge MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Appstore Release MCP
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Storebridge MCP
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Appstore Release MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Storebridge MCP if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.
Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Appstore Release MCP when:
You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Drives the full App Store release cycle for iOS/macOS apps: version bump, archive + sign + TestFlight upload via your fastlane lane (as async jobs with log polling — the step REST-only ASC servers can't do), metadata updates, and review submission via the ASC API. Zero-dependency ES256 JWT auth. npx appstore-release-mcp
Remote MCP connector for App Store + Google Play data via StoreBridge API. No auth required.
Category & Scope
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Appstore Release MCP Tools (9)
asc_doctor
Verify config, creds, fastlane/xcodebuild/altool, app record — run first
asc_app_status
Versions + review states + recent builds in one call
asc_list_builds
Build processing states (wait for `VALID` after upload)
asc_bump_version
Bump build number / set marketing version in local project files
asc_upload_build
Run your fastlane upload lane as an async job — returns job ID immediately
asc_upload_ipa
Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations
Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).
Appstore Release MCP is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Storebridge MCP belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Appstore Release MCP when you need capabilities focused on security and Storebridge MCP when you require tools for security.