# Space Launch Now — user reviews > 217 indexed App Store user reviews of Space Launch Now by Caleb Jones, rated 4.80/5 from 31,672 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 27,305 · 4★ 3,026 · 3★ 784 · 2★ 204 · 1★ 353 ## What do users think of Space Launch Now? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Keeps users up to date on launches - 🔍 Detailed launch information - 🌍 Covers launches worldwide - 💻 Useful for space enthusiasts **Cons** - 🐛 Notification settings not working as expected - 🕰️ Countdown timer not in sync with actual launch times - 🔍 Lack of information on launch purpose/payloads - 🔁 Repeated notifications for unwanted launches **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when using Starship tab - Watch live links not working - Home screen not loading properly - Countdown timer resetting unexpectedly **Most requested features** - Add ability to add launches to calendar - Improve notification filtering by location/agency - Provide more context on mission details - Implement a feedback/support channel ## Newest reviews (10 of 217) ### 3/5 — X-rated ads?! *2026-08-05* Living near the cape, watching the launches is something my and boy boys love to do on a regular basis. I used to love this app and would have my youngest use it to do our countdowns and find the live video feed. But lately, in the free version, highly graphic, sexual/nude advertisements have been popping up on a child’s device! An app that advertises itself as safe for 4+ should not ale these types of ads. The temu ad shows people using sex toys. Get rid of the indecent ads and this is a great app. ### 2/5 — Great app but unfixable notifications *2026-07-13* I’ve been using this app to track launches and while it works well overall, the notifications haven’t worked properly for years now and it is extremely frustrating. There are toggles to track launches by specific agency or location, but they just don’t work at all. I’ve tried everything - deleting and reinstalling the app, updating IOS, and am on my second phone now while using this app. For a long time the notifications stopped completely. Recently after upgrading to iPhone 17 I was able to get notifications back on, but I get notified for every launch worldwide, regardless of settings. I don’t understand why this hasn’t been fixed after (with no exaggeration) years of the same problem. Considering the main purpose of using this app for me is to get notified of launches, I can’t give it more than two stars until they figure out how to fix this. ### 4/5 — Telemetry *2026-05-04, version 5.28.11* It is a pity that not all sites have telemetry data on their launches. Rocket Lab from N.Z. are by far the best. ### 4/5 — Corrected review *2026-05-02* Update…May 2nd…..I was wrong. The app is still excellent…I, being a typical old guy who hates change, was just venting on a lot of the new changes in the app in my review the other day. My bad! The app still gives all the simple info an average user like me needs, while also having a wealth of finer and more comprehensive information that those more detail-oriented want. **Developer response:** Quite the review! I appreciate the honest feedback, I’ll keep it in mind while I continue to iterate on the new app. If there’s specifics in mind feel free to reach out to me at cjones@spacelaunchnow.me ### 2/5 — CHANGE…..DON’T like the New *2026-05-02, version 5.28.11* I too Loved this app and used for many launches but it’s no longer working right and I’m missing launches! The timing has been off ….. Not to mention ALL the new “STUFF” on it. No longer the jump on check the launch and go…. Am looking for another “just let me know when there’s a launch from my area, app” ….. Don’t like the NEW …… ### 3/5 — Unreliable *2026-04-28, version 5.27.2* This app used to be good. Now this app is junk. Launches disappear only to go anyway. Launches are scrubbed with no updates. ### 2/5 — Used to be a great app - but not now *2026-04-19, version 5.27.0* This was my go to app for launches, but with the recent changes, it’s almost worthless. Can only see one upcoming launch on the main page, upcoming launches page just spins, and it’s full of ads. Guess they’ve decided money is more important than content. ### 3/5 — Moon launch *2026-04-02, version 2.5.4* When the launch was delayed, it didn’t show the correct time. It said it was going to be like an hour delay and it was only a seven minute delay.. Very confusing. ### 3/5 — A few Glitches *2026-02-12, version 2.5.4* The back button does. Not. Work. You open a launch and have to force close it and restart the app to get back to the main screen. ### 3/5 — Nice, except *2025-12-28, version 2.5.4* This is a pretty good app, including easily searchable events, and quick links to live launches. The main annoyance, expressed over and over in the reviews, is that even though the filter is set to Florida only, I’m constantly getting alerts for launches all over the world, including California, Texas, and Russia. Fix the filter so that it actually works and this will be a five star app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — This update was not needed *2026-04-19, version 5.27.0* The app did exactly what it was supposed to do before this update. Now it takes so long to load that you miss critical windows in launches. Just got an update about a launch failure and it can’t even load the launch that it’s talking about. Nobody needs all this flashy junk, just revert it back to how it was and call it a day ### 1/5 — Bait and switch scam *2026-04-18, version 5.27.0* I supported this app for a long time and paid for the ad free experience. Now they require a subscription to go ad free, and they are not honoring my purchase. Time to switch to a competitor. ### 1/5 — Latest update has issues *2026-04-12, version 5.25.0* Used to love this app to keep track of certain launches now it locks up and can’t display launch data but it does a pretty good job flooding you with ads so there’s that… ### 1/5 — doesn’t open *2026-04-02, version 2.5.4* 99.9% of the time the app doesn’t load almost made me miss the artemis launch because it’s time was frozen and wrong. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-04-01, version 2.5.4* Because of you people, I lost the Artemis II launch. Your screen told me “59 min to launch” and it was false. Thanks for nothing ### 1/5 — Disappointed in app *2026-03-02, version 2.5.4* Watch button didn’t work. Sat waiting at 9:56 and saw the close east to 59 minutes. Walked back home. Separate sites aid launch was successful. Saw nothing. Had no reliable reference ### 1/5 — No longer works for SpaceX launches. *2026-03-02, version 2.5.4* Tapping the watch link in the app sends you to a YouTube page that doesn’t show the launch. ### 1/5 — Miss every launch *2026-02-18, version 2.5.4* I miss all the Vandenburg launches because I dont get notified ### 1/5 — Porno ads *2026-01-19, version 2.5.4* What’s with the sexual ads??? I’m not a prude, but I don’t want to randomly open an app to porno ads. ### 1/5 — Please fix notifications *2025-12-30, version 2.5.4* Please fix notifications as others have mentioned ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love watching Space Launched *2026-08-12, version 5.37.1* We love watching the Vandenberg launches from our backyard deck! We play the countdown video and get so excited waiting to see the rocket appear from behind our large pine tree as it journeys up into orbit over the Pacific. Prior to the launches I keep the neighbors updated so they can also watch also..🚀 ### 5/5 — Helpful *2026-07-24, version 5.33.1* I love this app because I'm invested in space stocks and love watching launches live ### 5/5 — Kennedy Space Launch *2026-05-19* I grew up with the Gemini Space Program and was in the military when Apollo was running. I loved watching the launches. When they stepped on the moon I was in Vietnam and it was all over Armed Forces radio. I think it had a lot to do with me ending up being an airline pilot for my career. Now I am retired and living in Orlando, so I am able to watch the launches from Kennedy from my front yard. Thanks a million. ### 5/5 — Great new version *2026-05-04, version 5.28.11* As a long time subscriber I was excited to see the new version and happy to subscribe again. All the features I used often (and more!) with huge improvements! ### 5/5 — Needs to be fixed *2026-05-02, version 5.28.11* Seems as if updates have fixed the recent issues. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Shiny new app, same great support *2026-04-19* I’ve been using this app for years and like the design and functionality of this latest version. I had a few issues with it and reported them to the developer. His response was quick and kind. He was able to resolve the issues and stayed in touch to make sure things worked as they should! Amazing support and follow-through that you don’t frequently see anymore. I highly recommend this app and am grateful for the support of its developer, Caleb Jones. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-04-10, version 2.5.4* Great fir education and things space to activate young minds ### 5/5 — Artemis *2026-04-01, version 2.5.4* Glad to be able to watch history in ### 5/5 — Great site *2026-04-01, version 2.5.4* It really is! ### 5/5 — SpaceX launch from Vandenberg 14 Nov 26 *2026-02-15, version 2.5.4* I have watched these launches at nighttime. It appears red. This is the first one at dusk. Wow! This looking northwest from the east part of Valencia in the hills. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*