ReleaseWriter vs Codex Relay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReleaseWriter
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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.
Codex Relay
Manage your Codex workflow remotely from your phone. Track active threads, send prompts, review output, and respond to requests. Designed for developers to stay connected to their work without being at their desk.
- Follow Codex conversations remotely
- Send prompts and follow-up instructions
- Respond to approval and input requests
- Attach images for context
- Review workspace and thread activity
- Manage relay server state
- Check usage statistics
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Codex Relay brings your Codex workflow to your phone. Connect to your local Codex Relay server and keep track of active threads, responses, approvals, and workspace activity without staying at your desk. Send follow-up prompts, review assistant output, attach images for context, and respond when Codex needs input before it can continue. Built for developers who use Codex as part of real work, Codex Relay keeps the mobile experience focused, fast, and close to the terminal workflow. Key features: - Follow Codex conversations from your phone - Send prompts and follow-up instructions - Respond to approval and input requests - Attach images as context - Review workspace and thread activity - Manage connected relay server state - Check usage - Designed for local developer workflows Codex Relay requires a running Codex Relay server on your computer. Start the server with `npx codex-relay@latest`, then connect your device over your local network. GitHub: https://github.com/gronxb/codex-relay Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codex Relay at none against ReleaseWriter's 1. Codex Relay also leads on chart position (#80 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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. ReleaseWriter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Codex Relay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ReleaseWriter | Codex Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (56 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 56 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #80 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ShabzCo, LLC | Kang Sungyu |
In-app purchases
ReleaseWriter
- ReleaseWriter Pro$6.99
Codex Relay
No in-app purchases
