# Space Launch Now vs The Daily Post Digital

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Daily Post Digital at none against Space Launch Now's 19. The Daily Post Digital also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Space Launch Now's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 32). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Launch Now sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Daily Post Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Space Launch Now against 4.8 for The Daily Post Digital. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Launch Now has 32K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Space Launch Now ships an update monthly, The Daily Post Digital weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Launch Now | The Daily Post Digital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daily-post-digital/id6754563248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 210 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caleb Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399715730) | [The Creative Outpost, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662228150) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Launch Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731)

Stay informed about upcoming rocket launches from major space agencies and private companies. Access a comprehensive history of spaceflight, detailed vehicle information, and advanced search capabilities to find specific launches. Enjoy a customizable interface with day/night themes.

**Highlights:** Launch notifications, Spaceflight history, Vehicle details, Advanced search and filters, Day/Night theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Super Fan - 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Founder - 2018 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan - 2021 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ground Crew - 2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan - 2022 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan - 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ground Crew - 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Flight Controller - 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Flight Controller - 2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elon? - 2021 | $24.99 | one-time |
| All Access Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps users up to date on launches
- 🔍 Detailed launch information
- 🌍 Covers launches worldwide
- 💻 Useful for space enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification settings not working as expected
- 🕰️ Countdown timer not in sync with actual launch times
- 🔍 Lack of information on launch purpose/payloads
- 🔁 Repeated notifications for unwanted launches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using Starship tab
- Watch live links not working
- Home screen not loading properly
- Countdown timer resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add launches to calendar
- Improve notification filtering by location/agency
- Provide more context on mission details
- Implement a feedback/support channel


### The Daily Post Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daily-post-digital/id6754563248)

Access local news, community stories, and entertainment for Little Falls, NY. Features enhanced weather forecasts, live radio streaming, and on-demand video content. Stay informed with push notifications for important local alerts.

**Highlights:** Local news and community stories, Enhanced weather forecasts, Live radio streaming, On-demand video content, Push notifications for alerts, 311 Citizen Request capability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Launch Now free?

Space Launch Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Daily Post Digital free?

The Daily Post Digital is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Launch Now or The Daily Post Digital?

The Daily Post Digital is rated higher. Space Launch Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while The Daily Post Digital averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do Space Launch Now or The Daily Post Digital have ads?

Space Launch Now shows ads; The Daily Post Digital does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Launch Now or The Daily Post Digital?

Space Launch Now ships an update monthly, and The Daily Post Digital weekly. Most recently, Space Launch Now was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Daily Post Digital on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*