# Next Spaceflight vs T

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Spaceflight | T |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760/reviews)** | [4.7 (885 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-minus-space-launch-tracker/id1496516813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 885 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NASASpaceflight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699305076) | [TARS Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280883504) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Spaceflight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites filter not working as expected
- Starship section not updating with latest information

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-minus-space-launch-tracker/id1496516813)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Electron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Z Series Space Suit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Soyuz | $2.99 | one-time |
| Constellation Lunar Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Falcon 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Delta IV Heavy | $9.99 | one-time |
| SpaceX Flight Suit | $9.99 | one-time |
| NASA Lunar Suit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starship | $19.99 | one-time |
| SLS | $24.99 | one-time |
| Elon Musk | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- iPad app
- Support for iOS 16 Lock Screen widget
- Trading cards feature
- Smaller Lock Screen widget


## Frequently asked 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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