Next Space Launch vs StarCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next Space Launch
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.
- Rocket launch schedule
- Detailed launch information
- Launch pad map
- Space event tracking
- Customizable launch reminders
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Next Space Launch is your companion for the journey to the cosmos. Discover, follow and never miss a rocket launch from anywhere in the world, from SpaceX and NASA to ESA, Roscosmos, ISRO or CNSA. With a live countdown, smart notifications and every detail of every mission, Next Space Launch turns you into a space expert in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Upcoming launches. See every scheduled liftoff with rocket, mission, launch pad and launch window. - Live countdown. Never miss a liftoff. An elegant countdown right on the home screen and in the widgets. - Smart notifications. Choose how early you want to be alerted: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours. The app takes care of the rest, automatically and for every upcoming launch. - Space events. Spacewalks, docking events, vehicle unveilings and all the milestones that make history. - Explore the cosmos. Astronauts, rockets, agencies, space stations, programs and launch pads. Everything with their story, photos and data. - Space news. The latest news from the industry, right inside the app and always up to date. - Interactive maps. Discover where each mission lifts off from with fully interactive maps in standard, satellite or hybrid view. - Global search. Find any rocket, astronaut, agency or mission in a second. Take the experience to infinity with Next Space Launch Premium: - Ad-free experience - Full historical launch archive - Live Starship dashboard - Home Screen widgets - Exclusive content Perfect for space enthusiasts, families, teachers and anyone who looks up at the sky with curiosity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
StarCat
Stay updated on global rocket launches with real-time information and detailed mission specifics. Receive launch reminders and access a dedicated news section for spaceflight updates. Features Dynamic Island integration for live tracking.
- Live Activity tracking on Dynamic Island
- Detailed mission information
- Launch reminders and notifications
- Spaceflight news section
- Starship development updates
- Reusable rocket landing info
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Track your favorite rockets with StarCat - your ultimate companion for staying in the loop on rocket launches worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned space enthusiast or just curious about the wonders of space exploration, StarCat brings you real-time information and comprehensive details about upcoming rocket launches. 1. Live Activity - Track every launch leveraging your Dynamic Island, best way to receive latest updates on tracked launch, regardless if it's a scrub or delay. 2. Mission Details - Dive deep into the specifics of each mission. Learn about the payload, launch vehicle, mission objectives, orbit information, location of the launch pad and landing information of reusable rockets, such as Falcon 9. 3. Launch Reminders - Never miss a launch again! Get notified before every launch with push notifications (customizable notifications coming in the future). 4. News Section - Get access to latest and featured articles about world of spaceflight with option to save articles you liked. 5. Starship Section - Latest news about Starship and Starbase with specially selected articles about development of our favorite spacecraft. Discover list of all prototypes developed at Starbase and list of all launches up to date - both orbital and sub-orbital - with respective information about their outcomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Next Space Launch at Free against StarCat's $1.99. Next Space Launch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). StarCat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Next Space Launch is free to download; StarCat costs $1.99 up front. Next Space Launch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StarCat asks for nothing beyond the download.
Next Space Launch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. 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, StarCat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next Space Launch | StarCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (69 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #105 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brais Castro | Hubert Jozwiak |
Customer experience
Next Space Launch
StarCat
In-app purchases
Next Space Launch
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
StarCat
No in-app purchases
