App release notes generator
Paste your commit messages or changelog and get clean “What’s New” notes for both stores — engineering jargon translated to plain benefits, internal noise dropped, and each version sized to the App Store and Google Play limits. Free and runs in your browser, with an optional AI polish.
Paste your changelog
Commit messages, a CHANGELOG, or plain bullet points. It’s parsed in your browser.
——- Paste your commits or changelog above to generate notes.
What good release notes look like
The best release notes are written for the person tapping “Update,” not for your git history. Compare these two takes on the same release:
fix: null pointer in settings
perf: optimize timeline
chore: bump deps
Bug fixes
• Fixed a crash when opening settings offline
Improvements
• The timeline now loads noticeably faster
Group changes into new, improved, and fixed; translate crashes and internals into plain outcomes; and drop anything users can’t see. Avoid shipping just “Bug fixes and improvements” every time — it’s a wasted chance to show momentum.
Release notes character limits
| Store | Field | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Apple App Store | What’s New | 4,000 |
| Google Play | What’s new | 500 |
Frequently asked questions
What should I write in app release notes?
Lead with what changed for the user, not for your codebase. Group the highlights into new features, improvements, and bug fixes, and phrase each one as a benefit — “Fixed a bug that could sign you out” rather than “fixed null pointer in auth.” This tool does that grouping and translation automatically from your commits.
What is the character limit for App Store and Google Play release notes?
The Apple App Store “What's New” field allows up to 4,000 characters. Google Play's “What's new” field is much shorter at 500 characters. This tool generates both versions at once and shows a live count against each limit, condensing the Play version so it fits.
Do release notes affect ASO or app store ranking?
Not directly — Apple and Google don't index release notes for keywords, so they won't change your ranking. But they strongly affect conversion and retention: clear notes show the app is actively maintained, which reassures people deciding whether to update or install. Treat them as a trust signal, not a keyword field.
Can I update release notes without submitting a new build?
On the App Store, the “What's New” text is tied to a version, so it's set when you submit that build (though you can edit it while the version is in review). On Google Play you have more flexibility to edit the current release notes. Either way, write them before you ship, which is exactly what this tool is for.
How does the jargon translation work, and can AI improve it?
The generator runs entirely in your browser: it detects conventional-commit prefixes (feat, fix, perf, chore…), drops internal noise like refactors and dependency bumps, and rewrites common engineering phrases into plain language. For messier changelogs, the optional “Improve with AI” button sends your notes to a language model that rewrites them more naturally — the instant version always works even without it.
Is this release notes generator free and private?
The core generator is free and processes everything locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Only if you click “Improve with AI” is your changelog text sent to our server to be rewritten, and even then it isn't stored.