# Space Launch Now vs LaunchStack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaunchStack at 100% against Space Launch Now's 58%. LaunchStack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Space Launch Now's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Launch Now sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LaunchStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LaunchStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Launch Now has 32K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Space Launch Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of LaunchStack's.

Space Launch Now ships an update monthly, LaunchStack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Launch Now | LaunchStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 210 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caleb Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399715730) | [Francis Norman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884051131) |

## 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


### LaunchStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992)

Stay updated on all Starship activities with live countdowns and customizable alerts for testing, road closures, and launch events. This dedicated fan app provides a single source for breaking news and live coverage links, ensuring you never miss a critical moment.

**Highlights:** Live launch countdown, Customizable alerts, Booster and ship testing updates, Road closure notifications, Breaking news updates, Live coverage links

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchStack Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchStack Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Launch Now free?

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

### Is LaunchStack free?

LaunchStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Launch Now or LaunchStack?

LaunchStack is rated higher. Space Launch Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while LaunchStack averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Space Launch Now or LaunchStack have ads?

Space Launch Now shows ads; LaunchStack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Launch Now or LaunchStack?

Space Launch Now ships an update monthly, and LaunchStack every 8 days. Most recently, Space Launch Now was updated on October 11, 2026 and LaunchStack on September 22, 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.*