# App Reviews vs LaunchBuddy

The clearest difference is ads: LaunchBuddy at none against App Reviews's shown. LaunchBuddy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). App Reviews's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Reviews sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and LaunchBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LaunchBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 106 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of App Reviews's written reviews are positive against 85% of LaunchBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

App Reviews ships an update weekly, LaunchBuddy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Reviews | LaunchBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-reviews-ios-and-android/id1552567648/reviews) | **[4.8 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Ochmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522184) | [Florian Schweizer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142213239) |

## What reviewers say

### App Reviews

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-reviews-ios-and-android/id1552567648)

Monitor user feedback from both the App Store and Google Play in one place. Automatically translate reviews, get notified of new feedback, and use ML analytics to filter suggestions. Share setups and review images for better collaboration and understanding.

**Highlights:** Automatic review translations, App Store & Play Store support, Podcast review monitoring, StandBy widget support, Share setup via App Clip, Image sharing of reviews, ML-based filter suggestions, Notification updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 App Reviews free?

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

### Is LaunchBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Reviews or LaunchBuddy?

LaunchBuddy is rated higher. App Reviews averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 from 106 ratings.

### Do App Reviews or LaunchBuddy have ads?

App Reviews shows ads; LaunchBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Reviews or LaunchBuddy?

App Reviews ships an update weekly, and LaunchBuddy every 6 weeks. Most recently, App Reviews was updated on October 27, 2026 and LaunchBuddy on October 27, 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.*