# T vs LaunchX

The clearest difference is rating: T at 4.7 against LaunchX's 4.2. T also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (892 vs 5). LaunchX's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 LaunchX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

T holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 892 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of T's written reviews are positive against 100% of LaunchX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

T ships an update monthly, LaunchX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T | LaunchX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-minus-space-launch-tracker/id1496516813/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchx-rocket-launch-tracker/id6745711682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **892** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TARS Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280883504) | [Haukel GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813431202) |

## 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


### LaunchX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchx-rocket-launch-tracker/id6745711682)

Stay updated on all rocket launches with real-time countdowns, schedules, and official livestream links. Track missions from major space agencies and receive customizable push notifications for liftoffs and significant events. Explore premium features like satellite tracking and aurora forecasts.

**Highlights:** Live rocket launch countdowns, Real-time schedule updates, Official livestream links, Push notifications for launches, Launch calendar with mission details, SpaceX, NASA, and Artemis tracking, Premium satellite and ISS tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchX Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchX Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T free?

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

### Is LaunchX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, T or LaunchX?

T is rated higher. T averages 4.7 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while LaunchX averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do T or LaunchX have ads?

LaunchX shows ads; T does not.

### Which is updated more often, T or LaunchX?

T ships an update monthly, and LaunchX every 3 weeks. Most recently, T was updated on October 13, 2026 and LaunchX on September 30, 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.*