Next Spaceflight vs 98.7 The Zone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Rocket launch schedule
- 3D launch simulations
- Past launch catalog
- Starship activity tracker
- Live launch countdowns
- Latest space news
- Launch pad satellite maps
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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?
98.7 The Zone
This app provides comprehensive sports coverage and in-depth discussions focused on Indiana University Athletics. It delivers year-round news, analysis, and talk, keeping fans informed about football and basketball seasons. Expect passionate hosts and up-to-the-minute insights for Hoosier sports enthusiasts.
- Wall-to-wall sports coverage
- In-depth IU Athletics discussion
- Year-round news and analysis
- Coverage of football and basketball
- Knowledgeable hosts and passionate discussion
- Up-to-the-minute insights
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98.7 The Zone is where Bloomington turns for wall-to-wall sports coverage and in-depth conversation about Indiana University Athletics. As the city’s trusted source for IU sports news, analysis, and talk, The Zone goes beyond the headlines to keep fans informed and engaged year-round. From Curt Cignetti leading the Hoosiers in the hunt for another undefeated regular season on the football field to Darian DeVries building momentum on the hardwood with the addition of elite, five-star talent, no story is too big or too small. With knowledgeable hosts, passionate discussion, and up-to-the-minute coverage, 98.7 The Zone delivers the stories, insights, and excitement that matter most to Hoosier fans—making it the definitive home for IU sports in Bloomington.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Next Spaceflight at none against 98.7 The Zone's shown. Next Spaceflight also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Next Spaceflight against 5.0 for 98.7 The Zone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, 98.7 The Zone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next Spaceflight | 98.7 The Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (29K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #45 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NASASpaceflight LLC | WTTS-FM |
Customer experience
Next Spaceflight
98.7 The Zone
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
98.7 The Zone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Next Spaceflight
No in-app purchases
98.7 The Zone
No in-app purchases
Questions
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