Apollo Tote is a declarative React component that helps simplify Apollo queries by providing a simple helper library for your queries until declarative components are released in Apollo 2.0. It allows developers to apply JSX directly to their containers, making it easier to manage authentication and authorization states, handle loading and error states, and render complex data structures. The component uses render props to make these tasks more manageable, and its API is designed to be similar to that of Apollo 2.0, allowing for a smooth transition when the declarative components are released. By using Apollo Tote, developers can take advantage of its features until the declarative components are available, making it an attractive option for those working with Apollo and React Native.