# Next Spaceflight vs Frontline Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Spaceflight at 91% against Frontline Wildfire Tracker's 40%. Next Spaceflight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Next Spaceflight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 27K ratings behind it against 168, 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 40% of Frontline Wildfire Tracker's.

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, Frontline Wildfire Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Spaceflight | Frontline Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760/reviews)** | [2.3 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-wildfire-tracker/id1508096232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NASASpaceflight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699305076) | [Fire Friends, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508096231) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Spaceflight

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### Frontline Wildfire Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-wildfire-tracker/id1508096232)

Stay informed about wildfires with real-time maps, alerts, and preparation tools. This app provides crucial information on fire danger, weather, and evacuation orders to help you protect your home and loved ones.

**Highlights:** Wildfire maps and tracking, Fire danger indexes, Real-time alerts and notifications, Preparation checklists, Emergency contact groups, Fire weather information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Spaceflight free?

Next Spaceflight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Frontline Wildfire Tracker free?

Frontline Wildfire Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Next Spaceflight or Frontline Wildfire Tracker?

Next Spaceflight is rated higher. Next Spaceflight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Frontline Wildfire Tracker averages 2.3 from 168 ratings.

### Do Next Spaceflight or Frontline Wildfire Tracker have ads?

Frontline Wildfire Tracker shows ads; Next Spaceflight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Next Spaceflight or Frontline Wildfire Tracker?

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frontline Wildfire Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Next Spaceflight was updated on October 15, 2026 and Frontline Wildfire Tracker on October 7, 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.*