# LaunchBuddy vs Native Mobile

The clearest difference is update cadence: Native Mobile at every 6 days against LaunchBuddy's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Native Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, Native Mobile every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaunchBuddy | Native Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **107** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Schweizer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142213239) | [Sungwook Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330194841) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Native Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-mobile/id1667168018)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaunchBuddy free?

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

### Is Native Mobile free?

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

### Do LaunchBuddy or Native Mobile have ads?

Neither LaunchBuddy nor Native Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaunchBuddy or Native Mobile?

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Native Mobile every 6 days. Most recently, LaunchBuddy was updated on October 14, 2026 and Native Mobile on October 2, 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.*