LaunchBuddy vs Thanh Nam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Capture app ideas
- Track project status
- Plan releases and updates
- Manage release tasks
- Centralized app dashboard
- Create custom checklists (Pro)
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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
Thanh Nam
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Ứng dụng hỗ trợ hiển thị thông tin thời tiết, kiểm tra nội dung web ngay trong app bằng SafariViewController và WKWebView, đồng thời hiển thị chi tiết thông tin hệ thống thiết bị như phiên bản iOS, dung lượng bộ nhớ, tình trạng pin và nhiều thông tin khác.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thanh Nam at none against LaunchBuddy's 10. Thanh Nam also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). LaunchBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 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
Both are free to download. LaunchBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thanh Nam asks for nothing beyond the download.
LaunchBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, Thanh Nam every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaunchBuddy | Thanh Nam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (106 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Florian Schweizer | Nam Vo |
In-app purchases
LaunchBuddy
- 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
- 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
Thanh Nam
No in-app purchases
Questions
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