Comparison

Space Museum vs Launch Console

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Museum

Explore significant space missions with detailed 3D spacecraft models. Learn about mission types, launch dates, and positions in the solar system. This app offers a glimpse into space exploration history, with more content available in a linked application.

Highlights
  • Detailed 3D spacecraft models
  • View from multiple angles
  • Mission type and launch details
  • Solar system positioning
  • Links to extended content
Features
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Space Museum by Solar Walk features the most significant missions in the history of space exploration. Humanity put a lot of effort into space research with the help of spacecraft, and Space Museum by Solar Walk shows off the greatest missions of all time. Use this astronomy app to observe outstanding 3D models of spacecraft in detail from different angles and learn the mission type, launch time, and date. Zoom out and see its position in the Solar system. If you open the app on a bigger screen of your TV, you’ll be amazed by realistic 3D models of spacecraft and its details! To learn more about space exploration and a specific mission, tap the link at the bottom of the screen. This link will put you straight in the Solar Walk 2 app — there, you can read more about the mission, see its’ milestones in the calendar of events, go back to the launch date, and see its flight’s trajectory. *Please note that this astronomy app includes only a few​ spacecraft, the list of missions and spacecraft models is presented in Solar Walk 2. We appreciate your feedback! Get this brief encyclopedia of space exploration and become more aware of the greatest missions in the world's history. Space museum will amaze you with a collection of outstanding 3D models of spacecraft in your device absolutely for free!

About

Launch Console

Track and view live rocket launches from Florida. Features include a real-time launch clock, mission details, and a compass to find the best viewing spot.

Highlights
  • Live rocket launch streams
  • Launch viewing compass
  • Real-time launch clock
  • Upcoming mission tracking
  • In-depth mission plans
  • Rocket details
Features
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Features: • Watch a live stream of every rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center & Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida. • Locate the exact spot on the horizon to watch during a live rocket launch using the Compass feature. • Countdown every second with real-time launch clock on the main screen. • Keep track of upcoming missions including current launch schedule, in-depth mission plans and rocket details.

Screenshots

Space Museum4 screens
Launch Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space Museum at 3.6 against Launch Console's 2.7. Space Museum also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 34%). Launch Console's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Museum holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launch Console has 303 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Space Museum's written reviews are positive against 34% of Launch Console's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Museum ships an update every 18 months, Launch Console every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Space Museum versus Launch Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace MuseumLaunch Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (30 ratings) — better2.7 (303 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30303 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

Customer experience

Space Museum

All ratings30 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.1%

Launch Console

All ratings303 ratings
Positive36.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative55.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative55.0%

Bugs and requests

Space Museum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Launch Console

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Countdown timer not working correctly
  • Compass not pointing accurately
  • Inconsistent launch information
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add push notifications for launches
  • Provide actual launch time, not just countdown
  • Include launch location details
  • Integrate with calendar for reminders
  • Expand to cover launches from other sites

In-app purchases

None

Space Museum

No in-app purchases

None

Launch Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Museum free?
Space Museum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Launch Console free?
Launch Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Museum or Launch Console?
Space Museum is rated higher. Space Museum averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Launch Console averages 2.7 from 303 ratings.
Do Space Museum or Launch Console have ads?
Space Museum shows ads; Launch Console does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Museum or Launch Console?
Space Museum ships an update every 18 months, and Launch Console every 2 months. Most recently, Space Museum was updated on October 24, 2026 and Launch Console on October 24, 2026.

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