Comparison

T vs Next Space Launch

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

Head to head
About

T

Stay informed about all space launches and events from agencies like SpaceX and NASA. Watch live streams, access real-time data, and discover historical missions. Features include push notifications, widgets, and collectible mission patches.

Highlights
  • Track launches from 7000+ past missions
  • Watch live streams and HD videos
  • Receive push notifications for launches
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch app
  • Collect mission patch trading cards
  • Follow ISS and Starbase activity
  • Browse astronaut and spacecraft catalog
Features
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Explore the final frontier with T-Minus – Space Launch Tracker. Keep up-to-date with every space agency's launches and events, including SpaceX, NASA, ULA, Rocket Lab, Roscosmos, Blue Origin, Arianespace, ISRO and more. With live streams and real-time information, you'll never miss a moment of the action. T-Minus is your one-stop destination for all things space launches and events. Download now and join the community of space enthusiasts. Key Features: ‣ Discover over 7000 past launches from SpaceX, ULA, Rocket Lab, Roscosmos, Blue Origin and more. ‣ Watch high definition videos and live streams right within the app, now with Picture-in-Picture.* ‣ Apple Watch app allows for an even more surreal experience with tracking and experiencing launches, with a compass that points you towards launch pads. ‣ Push Notifications 24 hours, 1 hour and 10 minutes before every launch so you'll never miss them ever again now with custom controls. ‣ Choose from a variety Widgets to see upcoming launches right on the Home Screen.* ‣ iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets now with a countdown timer.* ‣ Collect over 1500 Mission Patch Trading Cards, check-in daily to redeem yours and share them to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. ‣ Booster & Dragon capsule reuse information for SpaceX missions. ‣ Follow the ISS with live tracking, rewatch all the missions all the way back to 1998, meet the Expedition Crew and more. ‣ Follow the Starbase activity in Boca Chica with up to date information and live streams. ‣ A catalog with hundreds of astronauts, launch vehicles, spacecrafts, space agencies and more. ‣ Smart searching and filters for accurate results to make sure you find exactly what you are looking for. ‣ "Launch Calendar" allows you to easily and quickly jump back and forth in time to discover launches. ‣ "On this day" section displays launches that happened on this day in the past 65 years. ‣ "Image of the Day" display the Astronomy Picture of the Day provided by NASA. ‣ Satellite maps of launch pads and locations. ‣ Upcoming Events. ‣ Up to 300 Upcoming Launches. ‣ Latest News, Blogs and Reports. ‣ Share News Articles to Instagram and Facebook Stories now with Templates. ‣ Bookmark articles and blog posts for future reference. ‣ Custom App Icons, Tint Colors, Map Styles, app-wide Themes & More. ‣ Midnight, Light and Dark themes. ‣ Quick access to a curated list of space documentaries and TV series. ‣ Much more. NOTE: This app is in no way affiliated with SpaceX, NASA or any other space company. If you enjoy the app please leave a review and share it with your friends! Feel free to send feedback in the Settings section of the app. * Picture-in-Picture is only available on iOS 14 and later. * Widgets are only available on iOS 14 and later. * Lock Screen widgets are only available on iOS 16 and later. * Some features require a Premium membership. T-Minus Premium subscriptions, either monthly or yearly, will automatically renew unless cancelled at least one day before the end of the current period. Payments will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy – https://tminusapp.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service – https://tminusapp.com/terms-of-service.html Thanks for using T-Minus! I'd love to hear your feedback. Email me at apptminus@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter at @t_minus_app!

About

Next Space Launch

Track upcoming rocket launches and space events globally with detailed mission information. Set reminders for launches and view launch pad locations. Stay informed about EVAs, dockings, and landings.

Highlights
  • Rocket launch schedule
  • Detailed launch information
  • Launch pad map
  • Space event tracking
  • Customizable launch reminders
Features
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Next Space Launch is your companion for the journey to the cosmos. Discover, follow and never miss a rocket launch from anywhere in the world, from SpaceX and NASA to ESA, Roscosmos, ISRO or CNSA. With a live countdown, smart notifications and every detail of every mission, Next Space Launch turns you into a space expert in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Upcoming launches. See every scheduled liftoff with rocket, mission, launch pad and launch window. - Live countdown. Never miss a liftoff. An elegant countdown right on the home screen and in the widgets. - Smart notifications. Choose how early you want to be alerted: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours. The app takes care of the rest, automatically and for every upcoming launch. - Space events. Spacewalks, docking events, vehicle unveilings and all the milestones that make history. - Explore the cosmos. Astronauts, rockets, agencies, space stations, programs and launch pads. Everything with their story, photos and data. - Space news. The latest news from the industry, right inside the app and always up to date. - Interactive maps. Discover where each mission lifts off from with fully interactive maps in standard, satellite or hybrid view. - Global search. Find any rocket, astronaut, agency or mission in a second. Take the experience to infinity with Next Space Launch Premium: - Ad-free experience - Full historical launch archive - Live Starship dashboard - Home Screen widgets - Exclusive content Perfect for space enthusiasts, families, teachers and anyone who looks up at the sky with curiosity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

T4 screens
Next Space Launch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: T at none against Next Space Launch's shown. T also leads on ratings volume (885 vs 69) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Next Space Launch's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. T sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Next Space Launch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for T against 4.8 for Next Space Launch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 885 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of T's written reviews are positive against 100% of Next Space Launch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

T ships an update monthly, Next Space Launch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
T versus Next Space Launch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTNext Space Launch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (885 ratings)4.8 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings885 — better69
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTARS Technologies LLCBrais Castro

Customer experience

T

All ratings885 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative17.0%

Next Space Launch

All ratings69 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

T

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Custom app icons don't work
  • Upcoming launches take long to update
  • Unnecessary loading screen
  • Deletions to scheduled launches not explained

Requested features

4 requests
  • iPad app
  • Support for iOS 16 Lock Screen widget
  • Trading cards feature
  • Smaller Lock Screen widget

Next Space Launch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

T

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time11
  • Electron$0.99
  • Z Series Space Suit$1.99
  • Soyuz$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Constellation Lunar Suit$2.99
  • Falcon 9$4.99
  • Delta IV Heavy$9.99
  • SpaceX Flight Suit$9.99
  • NASA Lunar Suit$9.99
  • Starship$19.99
  • SLS$24.99
  • Elon Musk$29.99
2 purchases

Next Space Launch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is T free?
T is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Space Launch free?
Next Space Launch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, T or Next Space Launch?
Next Space Launch is rated higher. T averages 4.7 out of 5 from 885 ratings, while Next Space Launch averages 4.8 from 69 ratings.
Do T or Next Space Launch have ads?
Next Space Launch shows ads; T does not.
Which is updated more often, T or Next Space Launch?
T ships an update monthly, and Next Space Launch every 3 days. Most recently, T was updated on September 25, 2026 and Next Space Launch on September 9, 2026.

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