Comparison

Google Play Console vs ShipNotes

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

Head to head
About

Google Play Console

Monitor key app metrics, manage orders, and issue refunds. Engage with users by viewing and replying to app reviews. Track app availability across various release tracks.

Highlights
  • Monitor app metrics
  • Manage app orders
  • Issue refunds
  • View and reply to reviews
  • Track release availability
Features
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• Monitor the metrics you care about • Manage your app's orders and issue refunds • View and reply to app reviews • Track and monitor the availability of your apps across different tracks and releases

About

ShipNotes

Features
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ShipNotes makes managing App Store release notes effortless. Write your release notes once, translate them instantly, and publish directly to App Store Connect. MANAGE ALL YOUR APPS IN ONE PLACE See all your apps at a glance with real-time status updates. Track which apps are released, in review, or need attention. Favorite your most important apps for quick access. INSTANT TRANSLATIONS WITH DEEPL Translate your release notes to 30+ languages with one tap. Powered by DeepL's industry-leading translation quality. Write in your native language and reach users worldwide. • Automatic translation to all supported App Store languages • High-quality translations that sound natural • Edit translations before publishing • Save translations for future reference PUBLISH DIRECTLY TO APP STORE CONNECT No more copy-pasting between apps. ShipNotes connects directly to App Store Connect using your API credentials. Update release notes for any locale in seconds. • Secure API connection with your own credentials • Support for all App Store localizations • Real-time sync with App Store Connect • Track submission status for each app BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS AND TEAMS Whether you manage one app or dozens, ShipNotes saves you hours of repetitive work. Focus on building great apps while ShipNotes handles the translations. KEY FEATURES • Multi-app management dashboard • One-tap DeepL translations • Direct App Store Connect integration • Real-time app status tracking • Favorite apps for quick access • Translation history and caching • Support for 30+ languages GETTING STARTED 1. Add your App Store Connect API credentials 2. Add your DeepL API key (free tier available) 3. Select your app and write release notes 4. Translate and publish with one tap

Screenshots

Google Play Console4 screens
ShipNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Play Console at none against ShipNotes's 2. Google Play Console also leads on chart position (#30 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). ShipNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShipNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Google Play Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, ShipNotes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Google Play Console versus ShipNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Play ConsoleShipNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (154 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGooglePatrick van der Ploeg

In-app purchases

None

Google Play Console

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShipNotes

Subscriptions2
  • ShipNotes Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • ShipNotes Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Play Console free?
Google Play Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShipNotes free?
ShipNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Play Console or ShipNotes have ads?
Neither Google Play Console nor ShipNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Play Console or ShipNotes?
Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, and ShipNotes every 6 days. Most recently, Google Play Console was updated on October 12, 2026 and ShipNotes on September 27, 2026.

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