Comparison

LaunchBuddy vs Mockup Screenshot

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

Head to head
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

About

Mockup Screenshot

Create professional-looking screenshots for app stores. This tool supports various Apple device bezels, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, for both Mac and iOS devices.

Highlights
  • App store screenshot creation
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch bezels
  • Available on Mac and iOS
  • Designed for app store visuals
Features
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This app lets you make images for the app store Features: - You can run this application on both your mac and ios devices -Includes iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch bezels. Important: Use this app for only appstore apps!

Screenshots

LaunchBuddy4 screens
Mockup Screenshot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LaunchBuddy at Free against Mockup Screenshot's $0.99. LaunchBuddy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (106 vs 9). Mockup Screenshot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On 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

LaunchBuddy is free to download; Mockup Screenshot costs $0.99 up front. LaunchBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mockup Screenshot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LaunchBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaunchBuddy has 106 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of LaunchBuddy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Mockup Screenshot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, Mockup Screenshot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
LaunchBuddy versus Mockup Screenshot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunchBuddyMockup Screenshot
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (106 ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian SchweizerMert Can Kus

Customer experience

LaunchBuddy

All ratings106 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%

Mockup Screenshot

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

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
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  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Annually)$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Small)$4.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Medium)$9.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Large)$24.99
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  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime)$36.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Giant)$49.99
  • LaunchBuddy Pro (Lifetime)$149.99
None

Mockup Screenshot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaunchBuddy free?
LaunchBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mockup Screenshot free?
Mockup Screenshot costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaunchBuddy or Mockup Screenshot?
LaunchBuddy is rated higher. LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Mockup Screenshot averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do LaunchBuddy or Mockup Screenshot have ads?
Neither LaunchBuddy nor Mockup Screenshot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaunchBuddy or Mockup Screenshot?
LaunchBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mockup Screenshot every 3 weeks. Most recently, LaunchBuddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mockup Screenshot on October 16, 2026.

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