# SpaceWeatherLive vs Laundry Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Laundry Timer at 100% against SpaceWeatherLive's 54%. Laundry Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Laundry Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laundry Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceWeatherLive has 189 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of SpaceWeatherLive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Laundry Timer's.

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, Laundry Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceWeatherLive | Laundry Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-timer-drying-times/id6444082143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) | [Edward Hesketh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484725752) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


### Laundry Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-timer-drying-times/id6444082143)

This weather app estimates outdoor drying times for laundry based on local conditions. It helps plan the best times and days to hang clothes, considering temperature, humidity, and wind. Receive notifications when laundry is estimated to be dry and warnings about adverse weather.

**Highlights:** Drying time estimates based on weather, Multiple timers for different fabric types, 3-day drying rate forecast (upgradable to 7), Future drying time predictions, Drying completion notifications, Adverse weather warnings, Drying progress charts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laundry Timer Pro | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

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

### Is Laundry Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpaceWeatherLive or Laundry Timer?

Laundry Timer is rated higher. SpaceWeatherLive averages 4.0 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Laundry Timer averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do SpaceWeatherLive or Laundry Timer have ads?

Both SpaceWeatherLive and Laundry Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceWeatherLive or Laundry Timer?

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, and Laundry Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpaceWeatherLive was updated on September 23, 2026 and Laundry Timer 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.*