# LaunchBuddy vs Connected

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected at none against LaunchBuddy's 10. Connected also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). LaunchBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connected 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.

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaunchBuddy | Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Schweizer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142213239) | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) |

## 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 |


### Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078)

This unofficial app enhances the App Store Connect developer experience by allowing you to manage app information, localizations, submissions, and user access. It also integrates with Xcode Cloud for build management.

**Highlights:** Update app information and localizations, Submit and cancel app review versions, Manage build runs and Xcode Cloud, Manage users and sandbox testers, Access App Store Connect Open APIs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaunchBuddy free?

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

### Is Connected free?

Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LaunchBuddy or Connected?

Connected is rated higher. LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Connected averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LaunchBuddy or Connected have ads?

Neither LaunchBuddy nor Connected shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaunchBuddy or Connected?

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, LaunchBuddy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Connected 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.*