# Next Space Launch vs Around the Space

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Around the Space at none against Next Space Launch's 2. Around the Space also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Next Space Launch's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (69 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Space Launch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Around the Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

Around the Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Space Launch has 69 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Next Space Launch ships an update every 3 days, Around the Space every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Space Launch | Around the Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-space-launch/id1604438130/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-space/id1606539726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brais Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604438132) | [Pavel Koyushev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257728721) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Around the Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-space/id1606539726)

Discover the latest in space exploration with real-time updates on SpaceX rocket launches and NASA news. Explore stunning images from APOD, the Perseverance Rover, and NASA EPIC.

**Highlights:** SpaceX rocket launch information, NASA news updates, Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), Perseverance Rover updates, NASA EPIC imagery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Space Launch free?

Next Space Launch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Around the Space free?

Around the Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Next Space Launch or Around the Space?

Around the Space is rated higher. Next Space Launch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Around the Space averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Next Space Launch or Around the Space have ads?

Next Space Launch shows ads; Around the Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Next Space Launch or Around the Space?

Next Space Launch ships an update every 3 days, and Around the Space every 3 months. Most recently, Next Space Launch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Around the Space on October 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.*