What is the key difference between Appstore Release MCP and Apktool MCP Server?

Appstore Release MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Apktool MCP Server belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Appstore Release MCP or Apktool MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Appstore Release MCP and Apktool MCP Server free or paid?

Appstore Release MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apktool MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Appstore Release MCP lists 9 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Apktool MCP Server lists 6 tools with 3 views and 647 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Appstore Release MCP and Apktool MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Appstore Release MCP vs Apktool MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Appstore Release MCP and Apktool MCP Server 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

Apktool MCP Server

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Appstore Release MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Apktool MCP Server 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).
Primary tools included: asc_doctor, asc_app_status, asc_list_builds.

Explore Appstore Release MCP Details

Choose Apktool MCP Server 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).
Primary tools included: APK decoding through Apktool, Manifest and apktool.yml inspection, Smali and resource file access.

Explore Apktool MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Appstore Release MCP rabdulsal Security	Apktool MCP Server zinja-coder Security
Summary	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	APKTool MCP Server is a MCP server for the Apk Tool to provide automation in reverse engineering of Android APKs.
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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rabdulsal-appstore-release-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "appstore-release-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Apktool MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zinja-coder-apktool-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "httpx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Appstore Release MCP is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apktool MCP Server belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Appstore Release MCP when you need capabilities focused on security and Apktool MCP Server when you require tools for security.

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