Launch vs Juneau
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Launch
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Your next App Store update, under control. Launch brings App Store metadata into a clear workspace for independent developers. Review update readiness, manage localized descriptions and release notes, and prepare screenshots and preview assets. Key Features (Included) • Manage apps; edit and save localized store text • Current-language JSON; retrieve and compare App Store Connect data • Organize and review local screenshots and preview videos Extra Features (Launch Pro) • All-language JSON and JSON patches from an external GPT • Upload metadata and media, reorder media, create store versions and product snapshots Launch Pro adds repeated release workflows, localization, metadata export and media preparation. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Local prices are shown before purchase. Existing lifetime purchasers and previous paid-app customers retain Pro access with a verified original purchase. Cancel renewal for either subscription in your Apple account settings. Purchase restoration is available. Privacy Workspaces use local storage or your chosen iCloud location. API keys stay on your device. Store operations you request are sent directly to Apple. Device Support • iPhone, iPad and Mac Getting Started 1. Explore sample data or open a workspace. 2. Connect your API key; select an app, platform and language, then edit. 3. Compare changes before uploading with Launch Pro. Notes Store operations require the relevant account permissions and version state. GPT patches use externally prepared JSON, not built-in AI generation. Apple approval and search ranking are not guaranteed. - Support: https://paran.app/launch/support/ - Terms of Use: https://paran.app/launch/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://paran.app/launch/privacy/ - Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Juneau
Manage code repositories, review plans, and submit GitHub pull requests directly from your iPhone. This app offers a native iOS workspace client for autonomous developer coding agents, ensuring secure connections and real-time task updates.
- Manage code repositories
- Review implementation plans
- Inspect git diffs
- Submit GitHub pull requests
- Zero-tracking direct connection
- Real-time task session streaming
- Interactive plan approvals
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Juneau is your native iOS workspace client for autonomous developer coding agents. Designed for developers on the go, Juneau empowers you to manage code repositories, review implementation plans, inspect side-by-side git diffs, and submit GitHub pull requests directly from your iPhone. Key Features: - Zero-Tracking Direct Connection: Connect directly to your remote coding workspace using your developer personal access token. All credentials stay securely stored in your device's hardware-encrypted iOS Keychain. - Real-Time Task Session Streaming: Live streaming status updates and 'Juneau is thinking' animated liquid glass typing indicators. - Interactive Plan Approvals: Review, authorize, or adjust multi-step agent plans before code execution. - Visual Git Code Diffs & PRs: Inspect modified files and create pull requests with a single tap. - Native iOS Liquid Glass UI: Smooth gesture-based navigation, auto-hiding top/bottom bars, and dark mode support. Compatibility: Juneau is an independent developer client designed to connect to your remote workspace. An existing developer account with personal access token is required. Following Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Launch at 17.0 against Juneau's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Launch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Juneau sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Launch ships an update every 4 days, Juneau every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Launch | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paran | Zhaonian Luan |
In-app purchases
Launch
- Launch Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Launch Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
Juneau
- Juneau Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Juneau Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Juneau Unlimited Lifetime$79.99








