# LaunchBuddy vs AppJournal

The clearest difference is rating: LaunchBuddy at 4.8 against AppJournal's 3.0. LaunchBuddy also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 2). AppJournal's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaunchBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AppJournal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LaunchBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaunchBuddy has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of LaunchBuddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppJournal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, AppJournal every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaunchBuddy | AppJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchbuddy-app-planner/id1615169630/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Schweizer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142213239) | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) |

## 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 |


### AppJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652)

A utility for indie app developers to log key milestones, app ideas, and changes. Track featured status, metadata updates, awards, and price adjustments with detailed entries and notes. Supports Siri Shortcuts and iCloud sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Log app milestones and changes, Track app ideas with attributes, Multiple predefined entry types, Siri and Shortcuts integration, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Universal purchase for multiple platforms

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppJournal Pro (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AppJournal Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| AppJournal Pro (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| AppJournal Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaunchBuddy free?

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

### Is AppJournal free?

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

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

LaunchBuddy is rated higher. LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while AppJournal averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LaunchBuddy or AppJournal have ads?

Neither LaunchBuddy nor AppJournal shows ads.

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

LaunchBuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, and AppJournal every 4 weeks. Most recently, LaunchBuddy was updated on September 22, 2026 and AppJournal on September 23, 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.*