# Next Spaceflight vs The Democrat App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Next Spaceflight at 27K against The Democrat App's 2. Next Spaceflight also leads on chart position (#60 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 The Democrat App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 27K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, The Democrat App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Spaceflight | The Democrat App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-democrat-app/id6793277607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NASASpaceflight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699305076) | [MATTHEW MILAD ALIBAKHSH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793277609) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Spaceflight

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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


### The Democrat App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-democrat-app/id6793277607)

Discover Democratic candidates and officials on your ballot. Take a political match quiz to see which candidates align with your values and stay informed on the latest political news. Get involved by tracking civic tasks and registering to vote.

**Highlights:** Find candidates on your ballot, Political match quiz, Compare candidate positions, Watch independent and mainstream media, Stay updated on political headlines, Civic checklist and voter registration

**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 The Democrat App free?

The Democrat App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Next Spaceflight or The Democrat App?

The Democrat App is rated higher. Next Spaceflight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while The Democrat App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Next Spaceflight or The Democrat App have ads?

Neither Next Spaceflight nor The Democrat App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Next Spaceflight or The Democrat App?

Next Spaceflight ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Democrat App monthly. Most recently, Next Spaceflight was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Democrat App on October 14, 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.*