Launch Times vs Spacegon
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
Spacegon
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Spacegon brings space exploration to your fingertips. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a science fan, or just curious about what’s happening beyond Earth, Spacegon is your go-to app for: - Curated space news in a clean, scrollable feed - Upcoming rocket launches - Detailed mission info including launch provider, rocket, launch pad, and more - Full articles from reliable sources — zero clutter Stay informed, stay inspired, scroll into space with Spacegon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Launch Times at none against Spacegon's shown. Launch Times also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Launch Times ships an update monthly, Spacegon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Launch Times | Spacegon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (584 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 584 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Relapse, LLC | Alked Ejupi |
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
Spacegon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Launch Times
No in-app purchases
Spacegon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Launch Times free?
Is Spacegon free?
Do Launch Times or Spacegon have ads?
Which is updated more often, Launch Times or Spacegon?
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