Comparison

Next Spaceflight vs T

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Next Spaceflight

Track all orbital rocket launches with a comprehensive schedule, news, and event updates. Explore detailed mission information, 3D simulations, and live countdowns for major space agencies and private companies. Stay informed about Starship activity and access links to live streams.

Highlights
  • Rocket launch schedule
  • 3D launch simulations
  • Past launch catalog
  • Starship activity tracker
  • Live launch countdowns
  • Latest space news
  • Launch pad satellite maps
Features
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Next Spaceflight features rocket launch schedules, news, and events for all the key players including SpaceX, NASA, Roscosmos, ULA, Blue Origin, ISRO, Rocket Lab, and more. Features: - A rocket launch schedule with all the orbital missions - 3D launch simulations and live playback for most launches - A catalog with thousands of past orbital rocket launches - A dedicated section for Starship activity in Boca Chica - Live launch countdowns - Latest news - Upcoming events - Reuse and core history for SpaceX missions - Commercial and government launch vehicles from across the globe - Detailed satellite maps of launch pads - Links to live streams of upcoming launches and videos of past launches - A description for each mission - Notifications for upcoming launches (toggle in settings) - Statistics for most launches - Ad free! Seriously, who wants ads?

About

T

Stay informed about all space launches and events from agencies like SpaceX and NASA. Watch live streams, access real-time data, and discover historical missions. Features include push notifications, widgets, and collectible mission patches.

Highlights
  • Track launches from 7000+ past missions
  • Watch live streams and HD videos
  • Receive push notifications for launches
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch app
  • Collect mission patch trading cards
  • Follow ISS and Starbase activity
  • Browse astronaut and spacecraft catalog
Features
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Explore the final frontier with T-Minus – Space Launch Tracker. Keep up-to-date with every space agency's launches and events, including SpaceX, NASA, ULA, Rocket Lab, Roscosmos, Blue Origin, Arianespace, ISRO and more. With live streams and real-time information, you'll never miss a moment of the action. T-Minus is your one-stop destination for all things space launches and events. Download now and join the community of space enthusiasts. Key Features: ‣ Discover over 7000 past launches from SpaceX, ULA, Rocket Lab, Roscosmos, Blue Origin and more. ‣ Watch high definition videos and live streams right within the app, now with Picture-in-Picture.* ‣ Apple Watch app allows for an even more surreal experience with tracking and experiencing launches, with a compass that points you towards launch pads. ‣ Push Notifications 24 hours, 1 hour and 10 minutes before every launch so you'll never miss them ever again now with custom controls. ‣ Choose from a variety Widgets to see upcoming launches right on the Home Screen.* ‣ iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets now with a countdown timer.* ‣ Collect over 1500 Mission Patch Trading Cards, check-in daily to redeem yours and share them to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. ‣ Booster & Dragon capsule reuse information for SpaceX missions. ‣ Follow the ISS with live tracking, rewatch all the missions all the way back to 1998, meet the Expedition Crew and more. ‣ Follow the Starbase activity in Boca Chica with up to date information and live streams. ‣ A catalog with hundreds of astronauts, launch vehicles, spacecrafts, space agencies and more. ‣ Smart searching and filters for accurate results to make sure you find exactly what you are looking for. ‣ "Launch Calendar" allows you to easily and quickly jump back and forth in time to discover launches. ‣ "On this day" section displays launches that happened on this day in the past 65 years. ‣ "Image of the Day" display the Astronomy Picture of the Day provided by NASA. ‣ Satellite maps of launch pads and locations. ‣ Upcoming Events. ‣ Up to 300 Upcoming Launches. ‣ Latest News, Blogs and Reports. ‣ Share News Articles to Instagram and Facebook Stories now with Templates. ‣ Bookmark articles and blog posts for future reference. ‣ Custom App Icons, Tint Colors, Map Styles, app-wide Themes & More. ‣ Midnight, Light and Dark themes. ‣ Quick access to a curated list of space documentaries and TV series. ‣ Much more. NOTE: This app is in no way affiliated with SpaceX, NASA or any other space company. If you enjoy the app please leave a review and share it with your friends! Feel free to send feedback in the Settings section of the app. * Picture-in-Picture is only available on iOS 14 and later. * Widgets are only available on iOS 14 and later. * Lock Screen widgets are only available on iOS 16 and later. * Some features require a Premium membership. T-Minus Premium subscriptions, either monthly or yearly, will automatically renew unless cancelled at least one day before the end of the current period. Payments will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy – https://tminusapp.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service – https://tminusapp.com/terms-of-service.html Thanks for using T-Minus! I'd love to hear your feedback. Email me at apptminus@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter at @t_minus_app!

Screenshots

Next Spaceflight4 screens
T4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Spaceflight at none against T's 15. Next Spaceflight also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 72%) and ratings volume (27K vs 885). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. T sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Next Spaceflight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Spaceflight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 27K ratings behind it against 885, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Next Spaceflight's written reviews are positive against 72% of T's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, T monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Next Spaceflight versus T: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext SpaceflightT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings) — better4.7 (885 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better71.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better885
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNASASpaceflight LLCTARS Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Next Spaceflight

All ratings27,338 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%

T

All ratings885 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative17.0%

User reviews

Next Spaceflight

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate launch information
  • 🔍 Detailed launch data and history
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🌍 Covers launches from around the world
  • 🔔 Helpful notifications for launches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues
  • 🔔 Notification settings could be improved
  • 🌐 Lacks location-specific launch notifications
  • 🔍 Some information could be better organized
  • 🔄 Slow to update with the latest launch details

T

From 885 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best space app
  • 🚀 Easy way to be up to date
  • 🚀 Perfect launch tracker
  • 🚀 Game changer
  • 🚀 Perfect!

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Premium only features
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🐛 Not very reliable
  • 🔋 Dominated by ads now
  • 🐛 New update limits the app

Bugs and requests

Next Spaceflight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Favorites filter not working as expected
  • Starship section not updating with latest information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to add launches to calendar
  • More customizable notification settings
  • Spacecraft/vehicle search functionality
  • Integration with Apple Watch for quick updates

T

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Custom app icons don't work
  • Upcoming launches take long to update
  • Unnecessary loading screen
  • Deletions to scheduled launches not explained

Requested features

4 requests
  • iPad app
  • Support for iOS 16 Lock Screen widget
  • Trading cards feature
  • Smaller Lock Screen widget

In-app purchases

None

Next Spaceflight

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

T

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time11
  • Electron$0.99
  • Z Series Space Suit$1.99
  • Soyuz$2.99
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  • Constellation Lunar Suit$2.99
  • Falcon 9$4.99
  • Delta IV Heavy$9.99
  • SpaceX Flight Suit$9.99
  • NASA Lunar Suit$9.99
  • Starship$19.99
  • SLS$24.99
  • Elon Musk$29.99

Questions

Is Next Spaceflight free?
Next Spaceflight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is T free?
T is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Spaceflight or T?
Next Spaceflight is rated higher. Next Spaceflight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while T averages 4.7 from 885 ratings.
Do Next Spaceflight or T have ads?
Neither Next Spaceflight nor T shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Spaceflight or T?
Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, and T monthly. Most recently, Next Spaceflight was updated on September 24, 2026 and T on September 21, 2026.

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