Comparison

Launch Times vs T

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Upcoming launch list
  • Rocket and satellite details
  • Mission descriptions
  • Rocket history
  • Live video streams
  • Launch sharing
  • Notification scheduling
Features
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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

About

T

Stay informed about all space launches and events from agencies like SpaceX and NASA. Watch live streams, access real-time data, and discover historical missions. Features include push notifications, widgets, and collectible mission patches.

Highlights
  • Track launches from 7000+ past missions
  • Watch live streams and HD videos
  • Receive push notifications for launches
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch app
  • Collect mission patch trading cards
  • Follow ISS and Starbase activity
  • Browse astronaut and spacecraft catalog
Features
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Explore the final frontier with T-Minus – Space Launch Tracker. Keep up-to-date with every space agency's launches and events, including SpaceX, NASA, ULA, Rocket Lab, Roscosmos, Blue Origin, Arianespace, ISRO and more. With live streams and real-time information, you'll never miss a moment of the action. T-Minus is your one-stop destination for all things space launches and events. Download now and join the community of space enthusiasts. Key Features: ‣ Discover over 7000 past launches from SpaceX, ULA, Rocket Lab, Roscosmos, Blue Origin and more. ‣ Watch high definition videos and live streams right within the app, now with Picture-in-Picture.* ‣ Apple Watch app allows for an even more surreal experience with tracking and experiencing launches, with a compass that points you towards launch pads. ‣ Push Notifications 24 hours, 1 hour and 10 minutes before every launch so you'll never miss them ever again now with custom controls. ‣ Choose from a variety Widgets to see upcoming launches right on the Home Screen.* ‣ iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets now with a countdown timer.* ‣ Collect over 1500 Mission Patch Trading Cards, check-in daily to redeem yours and share them to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. ‣ Booster & Dragon capsule reuse information for SpaceX missions. ‣ Follow the ISS with live tracking, rewatch all the missions all the way back to 1998, meet the Expedition Crew and more. ‣ Follow the Starbase activity in Boca Chica with up to date information and live streams. ‣ A catalog with hundreds of astronauts, launch vehicles, spacecrafts, space agencies and more. ‣ Smart searching and filters for accurate results to make sure you find exactly what you are looking for. ‣ "Launch Calendar" allows you to easily and quickly jump back and forth in time to discover launches. ‣ "On this day" section displays launches that happened on this day in the past 65 years. ‣ "Image of the Day" display the Astronomy Picture of the Day provided by NASA. ‣ Satellite maps of launch pads and locations. ‣ Upcoming Events. ‣ Up to 300 Upcoming Launches. ‣ Latest News, Blogs and Reports. ‣ Share News Articles to Instagram and Facebook Stories now with Templates. ‣ Bookmark articles and blog posts for future reference. ‣ Custom App Icons, Tint Colors, Map Styles, app-wide Themes & More. ‣ Midnight, Light and Dark themes. ‣ Quick access to a curated list of space documentaries and TV series. ‣ Much more. NOTE: This app is in no way affiliated with SpaceX, NASA or any other space company. If you enjoy the app please leave a review and share it with your friends! Feel free to send feedback in the Settings section of the app. * Picture-in-Picture is only available on iOS 14 and later. * Widgets are only available on iOS 14 and later. * Lock Screen widgets are only available on iOS 16 and later. * Some features require a Premium membership. T-Minus Premium subscriptions, either monthly or yearly, will automatically renew unless cancelled at least one day before the end of the current period. Payments will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy – https://tminusapp.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service – https://tminusapp.com/terms-of-service.html Thanks for using T-Minus! I'd love to hear your feedback. Email me at apptminus@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter at @t_minus_app!

Screenshots

Launch Times4 screens
T4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Launch Times at none against T's 15. Launch Times also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). T's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 61%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. T sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Launch Times asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Launch Times against 4.7 for T. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 584 and 892 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Launch Times's written reviews are positive against 70% of T's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Launch Times versus T: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunch TimesT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (584 ratings)4.7 (892 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews70.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings584892 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRelapse, LLCTARS Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Launch Times

All ratings584 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%

T

All ratings892 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative16.7%

User reviews

Launch Times

From 584 App Store ratings

What 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

T

From 892 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best space app
  • 🚀 Easy way to be up to date
  • 🚀 Perfect launch tracker
  • 🚀 Game changer
  • 🚀 Perfect!

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Premium only features
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🐛 Not very reliable
  • 🔋 Dominated by ads now
  • 🐛 New update limits the app

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

T

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Custom app icons don't work
  • Upcoming launches take long to update
  • Unnecessary loading screen
  • Deletions to scheduled launches not explained

Requested features

4 requests
  • iPad app
  • Support for iOS 16 Lock Screen widget
  • Trading cards feature
  • Smaller Lock Screen widget

In-app purchases

None

Launch Times

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

T

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time11
  • Electron$0.99
  • Z Series Space Suit$1.99
  • Soyuz$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Constellation Lunar Suit$2.99
  • Falcon 9$4.99
  • Delta IV Heavy$9.99
  • SpaceX Flight Suit$9.99
  • NASA Lunar Suit$9.99
  • Starship$19.99
  • SLS$24.99
  • Elon Musk$29.99

Questions

Is Launch Times free?
Launch Times is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is T free?
T is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Launch Times or T?
T is rated higher. Launch Times averages 4.6 out of 5 from 584 ratings, while T averages 4.7 from 892 ratings.
Do Launch Times or T have ads?
Neither Launch Times nor T shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Launch Times or T?
Launch Times ships an update monthly, and T monthly. Most recently, Launch Times was updated on October 14, 2026 and T on October 17, 2026.

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