# T vs Launch Schedule by Space Watch

The clearest difference is monetization model: Launch Schedule by Space Watch at free against T's freemium. T's advantage is ratings volume (908 vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. T sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Launch Schedule by Space Watch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Launch Schedule by Space Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 908 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of T's written reviews are positive against 67% of Launch Schedule by Space Watch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

T ships an update monthly, Launch Schedule by Space Watch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T | Launch Schedule by Space Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (908 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-minus-space-launch-tracker/id1496516813/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-schedule-by-space-watch/id6465793619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **908** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TARS Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280883504) | [Harrison Heinig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837753704) |

## 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


### Launch Schedule by Space Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-schedule-by-space-watch/id6465793619)

Stay updated on all upcoming rocket launches and cosmic events. Track satellites in real-time, receive instant notifications, and access comprehensive information about launch providers and their vehicles. Your essential companion for exploring the universe.

**Highlights:** Upcoming launch schedules, Real-time satellite tracking, Instant launch notifications, Comprehensive rocket information, Cosmic event details

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Watch Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T free?

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

### Is Launch Schedule by Space Watch free?

Launch Schedule by Space Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, T or Launch Schedule by Space Watch?

Launch Schedule by Space Watch is rated higher. T averages 4.7 out of 5 from 908 ratings, while Launch Schedule by Space Watch averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do T or Launch Schedule by Space Watch have ads?

Neither T nor Launch Schedule by Space Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, T or Launch Schedule by Space Watch?

T ships an update monthly, and Launch Schedule by Space Watch every 4 months. Most recently, T was updated on October 27, 2026 and Launch Schedule by Space Watch on October 24, 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.*