# Next Spaceflight vs StarCat

The clearest difference is price: Next Spaceflight at Free against StarCat's $1.99. Next Spaceflight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (27K vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Next Spaceflight is free to download; StarCat costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Next Spaceflight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, StarCat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Spaceflight | StarCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcat-launch-tracker/id6469060028/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #110 |
| Size | 74 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NASASpaceflight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699305076) | [Hubert Jozwiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526690991) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Spaceflight

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

**Currently charting:** #37 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


### StarCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcat-launch-tracker/id6469060028)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Stay updated on global rocket launches with real-time information and detailed mission specifics. Receive launch reminders and access a dedicated news section for spaceflight updates. Features Dynamic Island integration for live tracking.

**Highlights:** Live Activity tracking on Dynamic Island, Detailed mission information, Launch reminders and notifications, Spaceflight news section, Starship development updates, Reusable rocket landing info

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Spaceflight free?

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

### Is StarCat free?

StarCat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Next Spaceflight or StarCat?

Next Spaceflight is rated higher. Next Spaceflight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while StarCat averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Next Spaceflight or StarCat have ads?

Neither Next Spaceflight nor StarCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Next Spaceflight or StarCat?

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, and StarCat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Next Spaceflight was updated on October 15, 2026 and StarCat on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Next Spaceflight or StarCat?

Next Spaceflight currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and StarCat at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*