# iBeta vs LaunchBuddy

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iBeta at 18.6 against LaunchBuddy's 26.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBeta sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iBeta against 4.8 for LaunchBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 160 and 107 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of iBeta's written reviews are positive against 85% of LaunchBuddy's.

iBeta ships an update every 2 months, LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeta | LaunchBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeta-updates-observer/id1577859348/reviews) | **[4.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 120 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Alhasson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189674676) | [Florian Schweizer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142213239) |

## What reviewers say

### iBeta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeta-updates-observer/id1577859348)

This app provides real-time notifications and detailed information about all Apple beta software releases across various platforms. It helps users track updates, check device compatibility, and stay informed about the latest developer and public betas.

**Highlights:** Instant beta update notifications, Device compatibility checker, Detailed release notes, Smart device management, Widget support, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Support | $14.99 | 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 iBeta free?

iBeta 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, iBeta or LaunchBuddy?

LaunchBuddy is rated higher. iBeta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 from 107 ratings.

### Do iBeta or LaunchBuddy have ads?

Neither iBeta nor LaunchBuddy shows ads.

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

iBeta ships an update every 2 months, and LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. Most recently, iBeta was updated on October 17, 2026 and LaunchBuddy on October 14, 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.*