Comparison

Next Spaceflight vs Rocketry

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
Currently charting
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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

Rocketry

Features
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Step into the exciting world of spaceflight with Rocketry—your go-to app for tracking upcoming rocket launches, exploring mission details, and staying informed of missions with clear skies and great viewing conditions. Rocketry's mission is to maximize your in-person launch viewing opportunities. Key Features: • Weather Integration Powered by WeatherKit: Get real-time weather forecasts for each launch site to see if there are Good Viewing Conditions. • Homes Screen Widget: Add the Rocketry Widget to see a countdown to the next launch overlayed on a dynamic background of the sky at the time and location of liftoff. • Space-Flight Data from The Space Devs: We gather launch information from Launch Library 2, an open-source initiative by The Space Devs, ensuring you have the most accurate and detailed data right at your fingertips. • Streamlined, Beautiful Design: Our intuitive interface provides an engaging way to follow each launch, all while maintaining a clean, visually appealing design. • Dark Theme Why Rocketry? • Stay Informed: Get detailed, real-time updates for every major rocket launch on the horizon. • Tailored for Spaceflight Photographers and Space Fans: From weather conditions to mission specifics, Rocketry is designed for both casual viewers and dedicated spaceflight photographers looking for the next beautiful long-exposure of a rocket trail over the clear night sky. • Continuous Improvements & Community: We’re always refining Rocketry, driven by user feedback and a love for space exploration. Thanks for using Rocketry! I'd love to hear your feedback - email the developer in the Settings section of the app.

Screenshots

Next Spaceflight4 screens
Rocketry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Next Spaceflight at #89 against Rocketry's unranked. Next Spaceflight also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, Rocketry every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Next Spaceflight versus Rocketry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext SpaceflightRocketry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNASASpaceflight LLCDylan Hawley

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

Rocketry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Next Spaceflight

No in-app purchases

None

Rocketry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Next Spaceflight free?
Next Spaceflight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocketry free?
Rocketry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Next Spaceflight or Rocketry have ads?
Neither Next Spaceflight nor Rocketry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Spaceflight or Rocketry?
Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rocketry every 6 weeks. Most recently, Next Spaceflight was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rocketry on September 28, 2026.

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