Comparison

Reflex Smart City vs Pocket Rocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reflex Smart City

Features
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Explore Reflex City in a new dimension—with Reflex Smart City. By using the app you can make the invisible visible and get to know our Reflex solutions in a whole new way. This is how it works: Download and start the app, find Reflex Augmented Reality (AR)-markers at trade fairs, on the Reflex website, in advertisements and brochures; scan the markers and merge the real with the digital world.

About

Pocket Rocket

Stay informed about all upcoming SpaceX rocket launches with real-time updates and reminders. View rocket models, livestream launches, and interact with rockets in AR. Never miss a historic moment in space exploration.

Highlights
  • Upcoming launch reminders
  • Launch date countdowns
  • Livestream launches
  • 3D and AR rocket models
  • Detailed launch updates
  • Historical launch viewing
Features
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Pocket Rocket keeps track of all upcoming SpaceX rocket launches, and reminds you of when they're happening. Launch dates change constantly, so we act as your launch concierge to make sure you never miss out on witnessing history.  With this app, you can view existing and future rocket models, receive critical updates about launches, livestream new launches, watch each historical launch, and see your favorite rocket in Augmented Reality. Base Features for All Users: - Day-Of Reminder notification about every Upcoming Launch. - Full access to all features of the app! What you see is what you get. - See dates and countdowns for each launch, so you know exactly when they will happen. - Interact with your favorite rockets in a 3D view, and in AR. - Livestream every launch directly from the app! Subscription Tiers: Pocket Rocket Plus - All the Base features. - Receive Launch Updates and Detailed Reminders. - Updates for when a launch date changes just before a launch is expected to happen. - Reminders for each upcoming launch, from T - 1 Week, T - 24 Hrs/12 Hrs (it varies), T - 1 Hr, and T - 5 Minutes. Pocket Rocket Silver - All the Base features. - All Launch Updates and Reminders - Support the development of the app. This helps us continue building Pocket Rocket full-time. - A Silver Decal in your app to display your level of support. - Exclusive future features to further display your level of support! Pocket Rocket Gold - All the Base features. - All Launch Updates and Reminders - Support the development of the app. - A Gold Decal in your app to display your level of support. - Exclusive future features to further display your level of support! We hope you'll love it. (Disclaimer: This is app is not affiliated with SpaceX or its partners or customers)

Screenshots

Reflex Smart City4 screens
Pocket Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reflex Smart City at none against Pocket Rocket's 6. Reflex Smart City also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Rocket sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reflex Smart City asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reflex Smart City ships an update every 5 weeks, Pocket Rocket every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reflex Smart City versus Pocket Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflex Smart CityPocket Rocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (521 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size342 MB702 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReflex Winkelmann GmbHVoyager Space Systems, LLC

Bugs and requests

Reflex Smart City

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pocket Rocket

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • AR feature crashes on launch
  • Incorrect or outdated launch information
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for other launch providers beyond SpaceX
  • Improve reliability and accuracy of launch notifications
  • Provide a 1:1 scale mode for AR rockets
  • Develop an iPad-optimized version of the app

In-app purchases

None

Reflex Smart City

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pocket Rocket

Subscriptions6
  • Pocket Rocket Plus1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Pocket Rocket Silver1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Pocket Rocket Gold1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Pocket Rocket Plus (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Pocket Rocket Silver (Yearly)$44.991 Year
  • Pocket Rocket Gold (Yearly)$74.991 Year

Questions

Is Reflex Smart City free?
Reflex Smart City is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Rocket free?
Pocket Rocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reflex Smart City or Pocket Rocket have ads?
Neither Reflex Smart City nor Pocket Rocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reflex Smart City or Pocket Rocket?
Reflex Smart City ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pocket Rocket every 2 months. Most recently, Reflex Smart City was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pocket Rocket on October 21, 2026.

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