DevUtility vs LaunchBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DevUtility
This app provides developers with tools to access system sounds, display color values in various formats (Hex, RGB, HSB), and test haptic feedback. It includes code examples for each feature to aid in app creation.
- System sound playback with code examples
- Display system colors (Hex, RGB, HSB)
- Haptic feedback testing with code examples
- Developer tools for app creation
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You can listen to all system sounds with code example, display system colors with Hex, RGB and HSB value and feel haptic feedback with code example.
LaunchBuddy
This app helps indie developers plan, track, and ship their applications more efficiently. It allows users to capture ideas, manage project details, and organize release tasks in one centralized location to streamline the development process.
- Capture app ideas
- Track project status
- Plan releases and updates
- Manage release tasks
- Centralized app dashboard
- Create custom checklists (Pro)
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevUtility at none against LaunchBuddy's 10. DevUtility also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). LaunchBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LaunchBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DevUtility asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DevUtility against 4.8 for LaunchBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaunchBuddy has 107 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DevUtility ships an update daily, LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevUtility | LaunchBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (107 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 107 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corvin Hartmann | Florian Schweizer |
Customer experience
DevUtility
LaunchBuddy
In-app purchases
DevUtility
No in-app purchases
LaunchBuddy
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- LaunchBuddy Pro (Annually)$49.991 Year
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Small)$4.99
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Medium)$9.99
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Large)$24.99
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- LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime)$36.99
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Giant)$49.99
- LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime)$149.99
