# Next Spaceflight vs LaunchStack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Spaceflight at none against LaunchStack's 2. Next Spaceflight also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 4) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). LaunchStack's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaunchStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Next Spaceflight asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Next Spaceflight against 5.0 for LaunchStack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 27K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Next Spaceflight's written reviews are positive against 100% of LaunchStack's.

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, LaunchStack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Spaceflight | LaunchStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NASASpaceflight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699305076) | [Francis Norman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884051131) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Spaceflight

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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


### LaunchStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992)

Stay updated on all Starship activities with live countdowns and customizable alerts for testing, road closures, and launch events. This dedicated fan app provides a single source for breaking news and live coverage links, ensuring you never miss a critical moment.

**Highlights:** Live launch countdown, Customizable alerts, Booster and ship testing updates, Road closure notifications, Breaking news updates, Live coverage links

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchStack Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchStack Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Spaceflight free?

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

### Is LaunchStack free?

LaunchStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

LaunchStack is rated higher. Next Spaceflight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while LaunchStack averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Next Spaceflight or LaunchStack have ads?

Neither Next Spaceflight nor LaunchStack shows ads.

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

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, and LaunchStack every 8 days. Most recently, Next Spaceflight was updated on October 10, 2026 and LaunchStack on September 22, 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.*