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LaunchBuddy for Xcode: Comprehensive Project Management for iOS Developers

by Florian Schweizer

LaunchBuddy organizes Xcode projects, app ideas, and release cycles in one centralized hub. The application serves independent developers and small teams managing multiple iOS/macOS projects with structured planning tools and cross-device synchronization capabilities.

Detailed Review

LaunchBuddy for Xcode positions itself as a specialized organizational tool for Apple platform developers, addressing the fragmented nature of project management across multiple applications. Developed by Florian Schweizer, this iOS application provides a centralized workspace for tracking development projects from conception through App Store deployment, filling a notable gap in developer tooling for independent creators and small teams. The application's core functionality revolves around five organizational modules: Apps, App Ideas, Releases, Checklists, and Taskboards. Each module serves distinct purposes—App Ideas captures conceptual projects with prioritization capabilities, while the Apps section maintains development status, platform support, store links, and social media connections. The Releases module tracks version history and planned launch timelines, complemented by customizable checklists for quality assurance and submission requirements. Taskboards provide Kanban-style workflow management for ongoing development tasks. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design with a clean, intuitive interface optimized for quick project reference and updates. The hierarchical organization allows developers to navigate between high-level project overviews and detailed task management seamlessly. Real-world usage patterns indicate the application serves both as a daily reference tool during active development and a planning instrument during project conception phases. The absence of iCloud synchronization, however, creates workflow limitations for users operating across multiple Apple devices simultaneously. User feedback trends consistently highlight organizational benefits and cross-device functionality, with multiple reviewers specifically praising the synchronization between iPhone and Mac environments. User 'OBS5561' noted on August 21, 2022: 'This tool makes it super easy to track and plan what you're developing, and syncs between phone and Mac.' The developer's responsiveness to feature requests receives repeated mention, with 'banjomack' observing on April 16, 2023 that 'the developer appears more than willing to listen to customers and make changes as needed.' The primary criticism, expressed by 'x74353' on May 17, 2022, concerns synchronization limitations between macOS and iOS versions. The application demonstrates particular strength in consolidating disparate development tracking elements into a unified interface, though platform limitations currently restrict its utility for teams requiring multi-device synchronization. Ideal use cases involve individual developers or small teams managing 2-5 concurrent projects who primarily operate from a single device. The application's structured approach to release planning and idea organization provides measurable productivity benefits, though enterprises requiring advanced collaboration features may find the tool insufficient for complex workflow requirements.

Key Features

  • App Ideas module captures conceptual projects with descriptive fields and prioritization through drag-and-drop ordering functionality
  • Release tracking system manages version history, planned launch dates, and submission checklist requirements for App Store deployments
  • Cross-device synchronization enables project access across iPhone and Mac platforms with real-time updating capabilities
  • Customizable checklists provide structured workflows for quality assurance testing and App Store submission requirements
  • Taskboard implementation offers Kanban-style project management with customizable columns for development progress tracking
  • Centralized project hub consolidates app metadata, store links, social media accounts, and development status in unified interface

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive project organization
Developer-responsive updates

Perfect for: Independent iOS/macOS developers managing multiple projects

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User Reviews

Twiggyweasel
Aug 16, 2023

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 Oh 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

banjomack
Apr 16, 2023

This is a great app. I use it for my iOS/Mac development to keep track of version & release documentation, bug fixes and enhancements. The developer appears more than willing to listen to customers and make changes as needed. I love it now, but the future enhancement possibiities are endless with this app! Can't wait to see what's coming next! Already Integrated into my workflow This is a great app. I use it for my iOS/Mac development to keep track of version & release documentation, bug fixes and enhancements. The developer appears more than willing to listen to customers and make changes as needed. I love it now, but the future enhancement possibiities are endless with this app! Can't wait to see what's coming next!

OBS5561
Aug 22, 2022

This tool makes it super easy to track and plan what you’re developing, and syncs between phone and Mac. Excellent Tool! This tool makes it super easy to track and plan what you’re developing, and syncs between phone and Mac.

Mark from Mars
Aug 6, 2022

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! Great 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!

x74353
May 17, 2022

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! Nice 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!

App Details

Developer

Florian Schweizer

Platform

ios

Rating

4.9

Last Updated

9/7/2025