# LaunchBuddy: App Planner — Ship & Grow Your iOS Apps

> App launch planner for indie developers to manage ideas, releases, and tasks. (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Schweizer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Florian Schweizer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142213239)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 106 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews.md

## What is LaunchBuddy?

Ship and grow your iOS apps — without the wrong tools.

LaunchBuddy is the release manager built for indie iOS developers. Plan each version, write release notes, stay on top of App Store Connect work, and keep ASO and analytics in the loop from first build to ship day.

BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS

Apps Dashboard
Every app you ship, one place. Track status, platforms, store links, and the work that still blocks release.

Release Planning
Create a release, set a target date, and break down what has to happen before review. Changelogs and checklists live with the version — not in a generic productivity app.

Release Notes & Changelog
Draft what’s new as you build. Keep a clean history for App Store submissions and your users.

App Store Connect Ready
Stay oriented around submission, metadata, and the steps that matter for indie releases.

ASO & Growth Context
Keep keywords, positioning, and growth work next to the release you’re actually shipping.

GENEROUS FREE TIER
Use LaunchBuddy with up to 2 apps, free forever. No time limits on the basics.

UPGRADE TO PRO
- Unlimited apps
- Custom checklists for every release
- Dashboard filters
- Priority support and early access

Whether you’re preparing a first App Store submission or shipping updates across a portfolio, LaunchBuddy keeps release work focused on shipping and growing.

AVAILABLE ON MAC
Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Plan on the go, then sit down and ship.

Terms of Use: https://flowritesco.de/launchbuddy/tos.html

## Key features

- Capture app ideas
- Track project status
- Plan releases and updates
- Manage release tasks
- Centralized app dashboard
- Create custom checklists (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Annually) | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Small) | $4.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Medium) | $9.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Large) | $24.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Giant) | $49.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime) | $149.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime) | $36.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #160 in Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crasht direkt beim Öffnen

*2025-10-18*

Stürzt leider ab

**Developer response:** Hey Tion,
danke dass du den Fehler meldest. Könntest du mir bitte dein Gerät und deine OS Version per Mail schicken? Dann kann ich mir das Problem ansehen und beheben.

hello@flowritesco.de

Danke!

### 5/5 — LaunchBuddy for Xcode

*2025-09-15*

This app is a must have for any developer even if you are just beginning to learn to code or if you are a seasoned pro.

### 5/5 — The all in app for indie dev

*2025-08-11*

As an indie dev tracking project and this app make my work so easy

### 5/5 — Great tool!

*2025-08-10*

Exactly that what an iOS Developer needs!

### 4/5 — a breeze to use

*2024-08-11*

clearly written by person who understands the need to try and order and comparmentalise the flood and swirl of a developers mind. Working on the less is more way thinking this simplied Kanban is really good. Would be a five star review if the app had shortcut keys to create new tasks etc (would be nice)

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2024-06-14*

Great app for storing app ideas, picking one to work on and implementing! Simple to understand and a joy to use. 🥳

### 5/5 — Loving it

*2024-06-10*

Love this app

### 2/5 — Some critical bugs for a paid app

*2024-05-22*

I signed up for a montly subscription but just as I'm trying to use the app, some critical things happened. I only can see my apps list if I create a new app; everytime I open the app, the onboarding is shown again; when I delete the unecessary app I created to see my app's list, the LaunchBuddy crashes and closes.

This app is a great ideia, was hopping for it to help me organize my own apps, but at the moment I can't even use it without 'gambiarras' or the app crashing and closing when I try to do an action.

At the moment I regret subscribing for the paid version, hope these bugs are fixed soon.

**Developer response:** Hey there! So sorry to hear about your experience. Could you please email me at hello@flowritesco.de with a detailed description (and screen recording, if possible) of your issue? I’d love to help :)

### 5/5 — Great little helper

*2023-10-19*

This app helps me as an indie developer to keep track of the apps I'm working on and capture ideas I want to implement in my apps. A great little tool to organize my work.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for taking the time to review LaunchBuddy! I hope it helps you as much as it helps me :)

### 2/5 — Switching between Apps broken

*2023-10-14*

After creating two Apps, switching between them is broken - the same App Title and Notes are displayed when clicking on the App name in the sidebar. The only workaround seems to be switching to the Checklists or App Ideas and then to the other app.  Not going to trust my notes to this app when such basic features are broken in the first two minutes of using the app.

## Frequently asked questions about LaunchBuddy

### What does LaunchBuddy for Xcode do?

LaunchBuddy is an all-in-one launch planner designed for indie developers. It helps you capture app ideas, plan releases with associated tasks, and track the status of all your projects in a single, organized dashboard. The goal is to help you go from Xcode to the App Store more efficiently.

### What are the key features of LaunchBuddy?

Key features include capturing and prioritizing app ideas, a dashboard to view all projects and their details, and the ability to plan releases with specific dates, statuses, and changelogs. You can also add and organize tasks directly within each release to stay focused on shipping.

### How much does LaunchBuddy cost?

LaunchBuddy offers a generous free tier that allows you to manage up to two apps forever. For users who need to manage unlimited apps, create custom checklists, and access more advanced tools, there is a Pro upgrade available.

### What platforms is LaunchBuddy available on?

LaunchBuddy is available as a mobile application and is also offered for Mac. This allows you to manage your app development workflow across different devices.

### Who is LaunchBuddy for?

This app is specifically designed for indie developers who are working on their own applications. It provides the tools needed to organize ideas, plan development cycles, and manage the process of shipping apps to the store.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.0 — 2026-08-23

Let LaunchBuddy AI handle the boring work for you:
- Turn feedback into tasks
- Apply PPP pricing to your IAPs
- Interpret your ASC analytics
- Audit your codebase
... and much more

This version also majorly improves the navigation in the iOS app.

### 7.0.1 — 2026-06-26

This version fixes a layout issue when creating tasks.

### 7.0.0 — 2026-05-06

New in Version 7.0.0

LaunchBuddy has become more intelligent to support your development flow. 

- Use "App Chat" and "Idea Chat" to chat about future features, marketing efforts, and more
- Convert reviews into backlog items
- Quickly export social-media-ready images of your reviews
- Let LaunchBuddy reply to reviews for you
- Richer Task Creation
- Lots of small improvements
- iPad: Layout improvements

### 6.0.0 — 2026-04-27

New in Version 6.0.0

- Connect to App Store Connect via an API key
- Push release notes to ASC
- Read & Reply to App Store reviews
- View your apps’ analytics (based on ASC data)
- Merge releases
- Several QoL improvements

### 5.11.2 — 2026-03-11

Bugfixes and improvements.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*