Comparison

LaunchBuddy vs The Devs To

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

The Devs To

Manage your app ideas and their progress with a simple, clear interface. Track unlimited projects and to-do items, with seamless iCloud integration for easy syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Simple and clear UI
  • Unlimited app entries
  • Unlimited to-do posts per app
  • iCloud integration
  • Project progress tracking
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The Devs To-Do List started out as a small personal app that I used to note down and track the progress of all of my app ideas. After years of using it I decided to polish it and release it to anyone who would find it useful. Main features: - Simple and clear UI for an easy overview of your projects. - Unlimited app entries. - Unlimited to-do posts per app. - iCloud integration. Let me know if you want to see any more features!

Screenshots

LaunchBuddy4 screens
The Devs To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Devs To at none against LaunchBuddy's 10. The Devs To also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). LaunchBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). 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. LaunchBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Devs To asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Devs To 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, The Devs To every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LaunchBuddy versus The Devs To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunchBuddyThe Devs To
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (107 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian SchweizerPatrik Ell

Customer experience

LaunchBuddy

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

The Devs To

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Devs To

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaunchBuddy free?
LaunchBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Devs To free?
The Devs To is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaunchBuddy or The Devs To?
The Devs To is rated higher. LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while The Devs To averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LaunchBuddy or The Devs To have ads?
Neither LaunchBuddy nor The Devs To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaunchBuddy or The Devs To?
LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Devs To every 5 months. Most recently, LaunchBuddy was updated on September 22, 2026 and The Devs To on July 10, 2026.

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