Comparison

ShipNotes vs ReleaseWriter

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

Head to head
About

ShipNotes

Features
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ShipNotes makes managing App Store release notes effortless. Write your release notes once, translate them instantly, and publish directly to App Store Connect. MANAGE ALL YOUR APPS IN ONE PLACE See all your apps at a glance with real-time status updates. Track which apps are released, in review, or need attention. Favorite your most important apps for quick access. INSTANT TRANSLATIONS WITH DEEPL Translate your release notes to 30+ languages with one tap. Powered by DeepL's industry-leading translation quality. Write in your native language and reach users worldwide. • Automatic translation to all supported App Store languages • High-quality translations that sound natural • Edit translations before publishing • Save translations for future reference PUBLISH DIRECTLY TO APP STORE CONNECT No more copy-pasting between apps. ShipNotes connects directly to App Store Connect using your API credentials. Update release notes for any locale in seconds. • Secure API connection with your own credentials • Support for all App Store localizations • Real-time sync with App Store Connect • Track submission status for each app BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS AND TEAMS Whether you manage one app or dozens, ShipNotes saves you hours of repetitive work. Focus on building great apps while ShipNotes handles the translations. KEY FEATURES • Multi-app management dashboard • One-tap DeepL translations • Direct App Store Connect integration • Real-time app status tracking • Favorite apps for quick access • Translation history and caching • Support for 30+ languages GETTING STARTED 1. Add your App Store Connect API credentials 2. Add your DeepL API key (free tier available) 3. Select your app and write release notes 4. Translate and publish with one tap

About

ReleaseWriter

Features
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ReleaseWriter is the dedicated app for indie developers and small teams who want to write, translate, and publish App Store release notes without the hassle. Write once, publish everywhere Connect your App Store Connect account and push your release notes directly to your app's current version — no more copy-pasting in the browser. Pick the version, write your notes, and publish. Translate in seconds Automatically translate your release notes into every language your app supports. Review each translation before it goes live so nothing gets lost. AI-powered drafting Paste in your commit log or a list of changes and let the AI turn it into polished, user-facing release notes. No more staring at a blank text field every release. Standalone or connected Don't have your App Store Connect account handy? Use ReleaseWriter as a standalone writing tool and export whenever you're ready. It works either way. Built for developers No subscriptions to bloated project management tools. No browser tabs. Just a focused app that does one thing really well.

Screenshots

ShipNotes3 screens
ReleaseWriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ReleaseWriter at 3 against ShipNotes's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShipNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ReleaseWriter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ShipNotes versus ReleaseWriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShipNotesReleaseWriter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.126.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick van der PloegShabzCo, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShipNotes

Subscriptions2
  • ShipNotes Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • ShipNotes Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
1 purchases

ReleaseWriter

One-time1
  • ReleaseWriter Pro$6.99

Questions

Is ShipNotes free?
ShipNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReleaseWriter free?
ReleaseWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShipNotes or ReleaseWriter have ads?
Neither ShipNotes nor ReleaseWriter shows ads.

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