Comparison

Increase vs LaunchBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Increase

Monitor your AdSense and AdMob earnings directly on your Apple devices. This app prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally and not sharing it with any third parties. It offers a reliable way to track your estimated revenue.

Highlights
  • AdSense earnings tracking
  • AdMob earnings tracking
  • Local data storage
  • Privacy-focused
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and macOS
Features
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Increase allows users to check your Google AdSense and AdMob estimate earnings and other data on your iPhone, iPad and MacOS. Absolute reliability, we do not collect any user's data or share them to 3rd party, all data only save on local device. Hope you will like it! The app is not affiliated with Google AdSense nor AdMob.

About

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.

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

Screenshots

Increase4 screens
LaunchBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LaunchBuddy at 107 against Increase's 1. Increase's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Increase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Increase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaunchBuddy has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Increase's written reviews are positive against 85% of LaunchBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Increase ships an update every 2 weeks, LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Increase versus LaunchBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIncreaseLaunchBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1107 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Sanzhibajie Information Technology Co., Ltd.Florian Schweizer

Customer experience

Increase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LaunchBuddy

All ratings107 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Increase

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

LaunchBuddy

Subscriptions4
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Annually)$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Small)$4.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Medium)$9.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Large)$24.99
Show 3 more
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime)$36.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Giant)$49.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime)$149.99

Questions

Is Increase free?
Increase 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, Increase or LaunchBuddy?
Increase is rated higher. Increase averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 from 107 ratings.
Do Increase or LaunchBuddy have ads?
Neither Increase nor LaunchBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Increase or LaunchBuddy?
Increase ships an update every 2 weeks, and LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Increase was updated on October 7, 2026 and LaunchBuddy on October 19, 2026.

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