# T vs LaunchStack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaunchStack at 100% against T's 70%. LaunchStack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). T's advantage is ratings volume (892 vs 4). On price, ads, 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 LaunchStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LaunchStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 892 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of T's written reviews are positive against 100% of LaunchStack's.

T ships an update monthly, LaunchStack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T | LaunchStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-minus-space-launch-tracker/id1496516813/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **892** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| 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) | [Francis Norman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884051131) |

## 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


### LaunchStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992)

Stay updated on all Starship activities with live countdowns and customizable alerts for testing, road closures, and launch events. This dedicated fan app provides a single source for breaking news and live coverage links, ensuring you never miss a critical moment.

**Highlights:** Live launch countdown, Customizable alerts, Booster and ship testing updates, Road closure notifications, Breaking news updates, Live coverage links

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchStack Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchStack Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T free?

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

### Is LaunchStack free?

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

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

LaunchStack is rated higher. T averages 4.7 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while LaunchStack averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do T or LaunchStack have ads?

Neither T nor LaunchStack shows ads.

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

T ships an update monthly, and LaunchStack every 8 days. Most recently, T was updated on October 9, 2026 and LaunchStack on September 22, 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.*