# T vs Next Space Launch

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | T | Next Space Launch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (885 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-minus-space-launch-tracker/id1496516813/reviews) | **[4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-space-launch/id1604438130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **885** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TARS Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280883504) | [Brais Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604438132) |

## What reviewers say

### T

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-minus-space-launch-tracker/id1496516813)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Electron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Z Series Space Suit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Soyuz | $2.99 | one-time |
| Constellation Lunar Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Falcon 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Delta IV Heavy | $9.99 | one-time |
| SpaceX Flight Suit | $9.99 | one-time |
| NASA Lunar Suit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starship | $19.99 | one-time |
| SLS | $24.99 | one-time |
| Elon Musk | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best space app
- 🚀 Easy way to be up to date
- 🚀 Perfect launch tracker
- 🚀 Game changer
- 🚀 Perfect!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium only features
- 🐛 Stopped working
- 🐛 Not very reliable
- 🔋 Dominated by ads now
- 🐛 New update limits the app

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- iPad app
- Support for iOS 16 Lock Screen widget
- Trading cards feature
- Smaller Lock Screen widget


### Next Space Launch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-space-launch/id1604438130)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*