# Next Space Launch vs StarCat

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Space Launch | StarCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-space-launch/id1604438130/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcat-launch-tracker/id6469060028/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 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 13 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brais Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604438132) | [Hubert Jozwiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526690991) |

## 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 |


### StarCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcat-launch-tracker/id6469060028)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Live Activity tracking on Dynamic Island, Detailed mission information, Launch reminders and notifications, Spaceflight news section, Starship development updates, Reusable rocket landing info

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

**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 StarCat free?

StarCat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Next Space Launch or StarCat?

Next Space Launch is rated higher. Next Space Launch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while StarCat averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Next Space Launch or StarCat have ads?

Next Space Launch shows ads; StarCat does not.

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

Next Space Launch ships an update every 3 days, and StarCat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Next Space Launch was updated on September 9, 2026 and StarCat on September 14, 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.*