Launch Times vs Next Space Launch
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 Space Launch
Track upcoming rocket launches and space events globally with detailed mission information. Set reminders for launches and view launch pad locations. Stay informed about EVAs, dockings, and landings.
- Rocket launch schedule
- Detailed launch information
- Launch pad map
- Space event tracking
- Customizable launch reminders
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Next Space Launch is your companion for the journey to the cosmos. Discover, follow and never miss a rocket launch from anywhere in the world, from SpaceX and NASA to ESA, Roscosmos, ISRO or CNSA. With a live countdown, smart notifications and every detail of every mission, Next Space Launch turns you into a space expert in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Upcoming launches. See every scheduled liftoff with rocket, mission, launch pad and launch window. - Live countdown. Never miss a liftoff. An elegant countdown right on the home screen and in the widgets. - Smart notifications. Choose how early you want to be alerted: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours. The app takes care of the rest, automatically and for every upcoming launch. - Space events. Spacewalks, docking events, vehicle unveilings and all the milestones that make history. - Explore the cosmos. Astronauts, rockets, agencies, space stations, programs and launch pads. Everything with their story, photos and data. - Space news. The latest news from the industry, right inside the app and always up to date. - Interactive maps. Discover where each mission lifts off from with fully interactive maps in standard, satellite or hybrid view. - Global search. Find any rocket, astronaut, agency or mission in a second. Take the experience to infinity with Next Space Launch Premium: - Ad-free experience - Full historical launch archive - Live Starship dashboard - Home Screen widgets - Exclusive content Perfect for space enthusiasts, families, teachers and anyone who looks up at the sky with curiosity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Space Launch at 100% against Launch Times's 61%. Next Space Launch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Launch Times's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Next Space Launch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Launch Times asks for nothing beyond the download.
Next Space Launch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launch Times has 584 ratings behind it against 69, 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 100% of Next Space Launch's.
Launch Times ships an update monthly, Next Space Launch every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Launch Times | Next Space Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (584 ratings) | 4.8 (69 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 584 — better | 69 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Relapse, LLC | Brais Castro |
Customer experience
Launch Times
Next Space Launch
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 Space Launch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Launch Times
No in-app purchases
Next Space Launch
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
Questions
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