App Store screenshot tooling · Native Mac · One-time
Looking for an
AppLaunchpad alternative?
AppLaunchpad is a well-established web tool for App Store screenshot generation — a generous template library and a serviceable workflow. Mockly is the same idea in a native Mac app: real 3D Metal-rendered device frames, AI translation against your own API key, direct upload to App Store Connect, all happening locally. One-time $12.99 instead of a subscription.
How does Mockly compare to AppLaunchpad?
Different architectures, different audiences. Here's an honest read.
Architecture
Mockly: Native macOS app. Sandboxed, notarised, Metal-rendered. Project files stay on your Mac.
AppLaunchpad: Web-based SaaS. Templates, rendering, and project storage are all on the vendor's infrastructure.
AppLaunchpad: Web-based SaaS. Templates, rendering, and project storage are all on the vendor's infrastructure.
Pricing
Mockly: $12.99 once. Family Sharing included.
AppLaunchpad: Freemium with paid tiers; check the current pricing page. Recurring subscription for the features most pros need.
AppLaunchpad: Freemium with paid tiers; check the current pricing page. Recurring subscription for the features most pros need.
Templates
Mockly: Professional template set plus a percentage-based layout engine that scales one design across every device size.
AppLaunchpad: Larger template library covering a wider range of visual styles — the strongest part of the product.
AppLaunchpad: Larger template library covering a wider range of visual styles — the strongest part of the product.
Pre-release data handling
Mockly: Pre-release screenshots stay on your Mac. Useful for NDA / client work.
AppLaunchpad: Files transit the vendor's servers. Reasonable for most public app updates; matters more for embargoed launches.
AppLaunchpad: Files transit the vendor's servers. Reasonable for most public app updates; matters more for embargoed launches.
When to pick Mockly
- You'd rather pay once than carry a recurring screenshot-tool line item on your books
- You handle pre-release or client work where pre-launch screenshots shouldn't pass through a SaaS server
- You want deterministic Metal rendering — same project, same render, every time
- You prefer a native macOS workflow (Keychain auth for ASC, sandboxed app, real menu bar)
- You're comfortable with a smaller initial template library in exchange for a percentage-based layout engine
When to keep AppLaunchpad instead
- The web template library is the feature that sells the product for you
- You work primarily from a browser and don't run a Mac as your screenshot workstation
- You're already deeply invested in AppLaunchpad projects and don't want to rebuild
- You ship screenshot updates so rarely that the free tier covers you
FAQ
What is the best AppLaunchpad alternative?
Mockly is the closest match for indie devs who want a native Mac app. Same workflow — device frames, localisation, ASC submission — local rendering, one-time $12.99.
Does Mockly have a free tier like AppLaunchpad?
No — Mockly is $12.99 once, no free tier. If you ship rarely, AppLaunchpad's free tier may suit you better. If you ship localised screenshots regularly, $12.99 once beats any annual subscription tier on cost.
Why is native Mac better for App Store screenshots?
Pre-release files don't transit a third-party server; Metal rendering is deterministic and fast; and the cost structure of a native app supports a one-time price.
Does Mockly have templates like AppLaunchpad?
Yes — professional templates plus custom layouts with percentage-based positioning. The template library is smaller; the layout engine is the trade — one design scales across every Apple device size.
Ready?
Try Mockly today.
Native Mac. Metal rendering. Direct App Store Connect upload. $12.99, once.