LaunchBuddy: App Planner

Name: LaunchBuddy: App Planner
Rating: 4.8 (106 reviews)
Author: Florian Schweizer

by Florian Schweizer

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

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Developer Tools
Productivity

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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Free to download
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.8 106 ratings · App Store

5/5Oh the Organziation
Launch Buddy is a great tool to help you organize you projects, keep on top of goals, and actually work towards shipping something on the app store. Has received a few updates that improve the experience further. Hard Recommend

Twiggyweasel · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Switching between Apps broken
After creating two Apps, switching between them is broken - the same App Title and Notes are displayed when clicking on the App name in the sidebar. The only workaround seems to be switching to the Checklists or App Ideas and then to the other app. Not going to trust my notes to this app when such basic features are broken in the first two minutes of using the app.

DavidCharlesVasquez · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Thank you
Very useful app. Keep up the good work.

Ripester · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Nice Start - Please add iCloud Sync!
I used to have an app called Bee that was a JIRA issue tracker that I used for tracking my dev work. Bee was discontinued, and I was sad. LaunchBuddy looks like it could be a good replacement, which makes me happy. The only thing I am bummed about so far is the lack of iCloud sync to keep both my Macs. Keep up the good work!

x74353 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Great tool for developers
I love having this app to keep track of how my release work in progress is going and my new app ideas. Such a great idea and a great tool!

Mark from Mars · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Purchases — Purchase History Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Purchases Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Versions

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4.0.2
New in Version 4.0.2: - Minor design changes New in Version 4.0.0: - Manage tasks associated with releases - Backlog of tasks per app - Tons of fixes & improvements
4.1.0
- Layout Improvements - Sheet showing what's new in LaunchBuddy
4.3.0
Auto-generate your changelog based on your completed tasks!
4.4.0
New in Version 4.4.0 - Minor improvements - Claim free 7 day trial in the app list
4.5.0
New in Version 4.5.0 - Widget: Create App Idea - Widget: Deep link to app - Widget: List of current tasks - iOS: Improved Onboarding - macOS: Fix AppDetailView not loading when app changes
4.6.0
New in Version 4.6.0 - Add character limits for app title - Intent: Add Task to backlog of app - Allow converting feedback to task - Revitalize Roadmap (switched to WishKit)
5.0.0
LaunchBuddy now looks great on iPadOS!
5.1.0
Get reminded to work on your app ideas & releases!
5.10.0
- Improved Shortcuts & Siri support. - ASO Experiments: Similar to project notes, you can now track your ASO experiments with LaunchBuddy. Just create an experiment, add the changes to your title, subtitle, keywords or screenshots, and start taking control of your apps' ASO.
5.1.1
This version of LaunchBuddy includes bug fixes and small improvements.
5.11.2
Bugfixes and improvements.
5.3.0
It now only takes ONE tap to get to your app’s tasks. Happy coding!
5.4.0
Bugfixes and small improvements... worthy of a rating?
5.4.1
Minor improvements to make you ship faster.
5.7.0
Release Timeline! Get a top-level timeline view of your app’s releases, including both bast and future releases. This has been a requested feature by many, so I’d appreciate a rating in return :) This version also fixes issues & improves various areas of LaunchBuddy.
5.7.1
This version improves LaunchBuddy's onboarding flow.
5.7.2
Minor changes & improvements
5.8.0
Improved design and bug fixes
5.8.1
Create project notes! Write down your ideas & attach images to project notes for each of your apps. ASO strategies, marketing ideas or feature brainstorming. Everything happens inside LaunchBuddy. LaunchBuddy also got a new app icon to look great on iOS 26.
5.8.2
This version fixes a small visual issue when adding feedback on iOS 26.
5.8.3
This version includes lots of internal cleanup.
5.8.4
New in Version 5.8.4 - Archive apps to keep data - Add attachments to tasks - Various fixes & improvements
6.0.0
New in Version 6.0.0 - Connect to App Store Connect via an API key - Push release notes to ASC - Read & Reply to App Store reviews - View your apps’ analytics (based on ASC data) - Merge releases - Several QoL improvements
7.0.0
New in Version 7.0.0 LaunchBuddy has become more intelligent to support your development flow. - Use "App Chat" and "Idea Chat" to chat about future features, marketing efforts, and more - Convert reviews into backlog items - Quickly export social-media-ready images of your reviews - Let LaunchBuddy reply to reviews for you - Richer Task Creation - Lots of small improvements - iPad: Layout improvements
7.0.1 · 26 Jun 2026
This version fixes a layout issue when creating tasks.

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Alternatives

Swifter for SwiftUI — Same category + similar ratings
Fabula for SwiftUI — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

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