Launch Times vs Next Spaceflight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Launch Times
Stay informed about upcoming rocket launches with a simple interface. Get details on rocket type, satellite info, and mission descriptions. Watch live streams and share launches with friends.
- Upcoming launch list
- Rocket and satellite details
- Mission descriptions
- Rocket history
- Live video streams
- Launch sharing
- Notification scheduling
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Say "hello!" to your new favorite way to stay updated on upcoming rocket launches! Launch Times provides simple interface that delivers data straight to your fingertips. View a list of the soonest launches with a breakdown on rocket type, satellite information, and mission description. Dive deep and learn about the history of each rocket and the launch agency, or kick back at home and tune in to live video streams. Share upcoming rocket launches with your friends and schedule notifications so you never miss a launch! "The only thing that makes sense is to strive for greater collective enlightenment." – Elon Musk
Next Spaceflight
Track all orbital rocket launches with a comprehensive schedule, news, and event updates. Explore detailed mission information, 3D simulations, and live countdowns for major space agencies and private companies. Stay informed about Starship activity and access links to live streams.
- Rocket launch schedule
- 3D launch simulations
- Past launch catalog
- Starship activity tracker
- Live launch countdowns
- Latest space news
- Launch pad satellite maps
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Next Spaceflight features rocket launch schedules, news, and events for all the key players including SpaceX, NASA, Roscosmos, ULA, Blue Origin, ISRO, Rocket Lab, and more. Features: - A rocket launch schedule with all the orbital missions - 3D launch simulations and live playback for most launches - A catalog with thousands of past orbital rocket launches - A dedicated section for Starship activity in Boca Chica - Live launch countdowns - Latest news - Upcoming events - Reuse and core history for SpaceX missions - Commercial and government launch vehicles from across the globe - Detailed satellite maps of launch pads - Links to live streams of upcoming launches and videos of past launches - A description for each mission - Notifications for upcoming launches (toggle in settings) - Statistics for most launches - Ad free! Seriously, who wants ads?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Spaceflight at 91% against Launch Times's 61%. Next Spaceflight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (27K vs 584). Launch Times's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Next Spaceflight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 27K ratings behind it against 584, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Launch Times's written reviews are positive against 91% of Next Spaceflight's.
Launch Times ships an update monthly, Next Spaceflight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Launch Times | Next Spaceflight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (584 ratings) | 4.9 (27K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 584 | 27K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #142 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Relapse, LLC | NASASpaceflight LLC |
Customer experience
Launch Times
Next Spaceflight
User reviews
Launch Times
From 584 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Accurate and timely launch information
- 🌍 Comprehensive worldwide launch coverage
- 📱 Reliable performance for local launch tracking
- 💡 Simple, clean design perfect for its purpose
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes or fails to load on some devices
- ❌ No filtering or location-based customization
- 📅 Calendar cluttered with irrelevant launches from other countries
- 🔗 Missing direct links to launch streams
- ⚠️ Conflicting information with official SpaceX schedules
Next Spaceflight
From 27K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate launch information
- 🔍 Detailed launch data and history
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🌍 Covers launches from around the world
- 🔔 Helpful notifications for launches
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🔔 Notification settings could be improved
- 🌐 Lacks location-specific launch notifications
- 🔍 Some information could be better organized
- 🔄 Slow to update with the latest launch details
Bugs and requests
Launch Times
Reported bugs
6 issues- App won't open on iPhone X
- Blank purple page on app launch
- Support link doesn't function properly
- Video stream routing issues (YouTube vs on-site)
- Missing launches from schedule
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- Unreliable launch schedule data
Requested features
7 requests- Filter launches by country or specific launch site
- Push notifications for upcoming launches
- Calendar reminders and alarms
- Filter by space agency or company (e.g., SpaceX only)
- Direct links to watch launch streams
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- Ability to select which launch sites to monitor
- Company branding and information in app menu
Next Spaceflight
Reported bugs
2 issues- Favorites filter not working as expected
- Starship section not updating with latest information
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to add launches to calendar
- More customizable notification settings
- Spacecraft/vehicle search functionality
- Integration with Apple Watch for quick updates
In-app purchases
Launch Times
No in-app purchases
Next Spaceflight
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Launch Times free?
Is Next Spaceflight free?
Which has better reviews, Launch Times or Next Spaceflight?
Do Launch Times or Next Spaceflight have ads?
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