# DevUtility vs LaunchBuddy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DevUtility | LaunchBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devutility-create-better-apps/id1549450441/reviews) | [4.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corvin Hartmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436432188) | [Florian Schweizer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142213239) |

## What reviewers say

### DevUtility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devutility-create-better-apps/id1549450441)

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.

**Highlights:** System sound playback with code examples, Display system colors (Hex, RGB, HSB), Haptic feedback testing with code examples, Developer tools for app creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LaunchBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630)

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.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Annually) | $49.99 | per year |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Small) | $4.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Medium) | $9.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Large) | $24.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime) | $36.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Giant) | $49.99 | one-time |
| LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime) | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DevUtility free?

DevUtility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LaunchBuddy free?

LaunchBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DevUtility or LaunchBuddy?

DevUtility and LaunchBuddy are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 107 ratings respectively.

### Do DevUtility or LaunchBuddy have ads?

Neither DevUtility nor LaunchBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DevUtility or LaunchBuddy?

DevUtility ships an update daily, and LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. Most recently, DevUtility was updated on August 21, 2026 and LaunchBuddy on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*