Comparison

Appfigures vs LaunchBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Appfigures

Monitor app performance, reviews, and revenue from your mobile device. Gain insights into downloads, subscriptions, and ad performance to make informed decisions for your app business.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for key metrics
  • Detailed download and revenue tracking
  • Subscription and ad revenue monitoring
  • Read and reply to app reviews
  • Real-time performance alerts
  • Customizable widgets
Features
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Track everything about your apps, from performance to reviews, right from your iPhone! Make smarter decisions faster with Appfigures' indispensable analytics and insights, on the go. Use the "Try as guest" mode to see the app in action. Appfigures packs simplicity and detail into one app: A unified dashboard lets you stay on top of every important metric quickly--from downloads and revenue to ratings. Powerful and intuitive reports give you access to detailed trends. Real-time alerts ensure you'll always have you finger on the pulse. And widgets mean you can keep an eye on your trends outside of the app. Keep track of your entire app business with: * Downloads - Get an overview of your total downloads, and dig into downloads by type, including app downloads, updates, returns, educational downloads, gifts, and promo codes. * Revenue - See your bottom line, including: app and in-app revenue, ad revenue, returns, and educational purchases, and more. * Subscriptions - Track your subscriptions easily with trends for active subscriptions, churn, MRR, and more. * Read and Reply to Reviews - See what your users are saying about your app from all countries, translated into your language and reply with a tap. * Ratings - See how your ratings change over time and by country. * Ad Revenue - Dive into your ad revenue from all platforms with trends for total impressions, eCPM, fill rate, and more. * Ad Spend - See how your ad campaign are performing across all ad networks. Hundreds of thousands of app and game developers rely on Appfigures to made better decisions and growth their downloads.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Capture app ideas
  • Track project status
  • Plan releases and updates
  • Manage release tasks
  • Centralized app dashboard
  • Create custom checklists (Pro)
Features
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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

Screenshots

Appfigures4 screens
LaunchBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Appfigures at none against LaunchBuddy's 10. Appfigures also leads on ratings volume (383 vs 107) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). LaunchBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (85% vs 77%). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LaunchBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Appfigures asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Appfigures against 4.8 for LaunchBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 383 and 107 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Appfigures's written reviews are positive against 85% of LaunchBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appfigures ships an update every 7 months, LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Appfigures versus LaunchBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppfiguresLaunchBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (383 ratings)4.8 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings383 — better107
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppfiguresFlorian Schweizer

Customer experience

Appfigures

All ratings383 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative13.6%

LaunchBuddy

All ratings107 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

Appfigures

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent data sync and delays
  • Deleted apps still displayed in the list
  • Unreliable Android subscription data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Custom date range selection
  • Improved data freshness and real-time alerts
  • Expanded analytics and reporting capabilities
  • iPad-optimized version
  • Keyword ranking data

LaunchBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Appfigures

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

LaunchBuddy

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time6
  • 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

Questions

Is Appfigures free?
Appfigures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaunchBuddy free?
LaunchBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Appfigures or LaunchBuddy?
LaunchBuddy is rated higher. Appfigures averages 4.7 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while LaunchBuddy averages 4.8 from 107 ratings.
Do Appfigures or LaunchBuddy have ads?
Neither Appfigures nor LaunchBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Appfigures or LaunchBuddy?
Appfigures ships an update every 7 months, and LaunchBuddy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Appfigures was updated on September 22, 2026 and LaunchBuddy on September 22, 2026.

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