Comparison

Outside vs Space.com

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Outside

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Content from 15 publications
  • Personalized content feed
  • Trending articles and videos
  • Gear reviews and buying guides
  • Training plans and recipes
  • Content sharing
Features
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Fuel all your adventures with the latest from 15 brands across the Outside Network, including Outside, Velo, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, and more. Plus, watch trending videos from the palm of your hand. Start using this free app by logging in with your Outside+ subscription. Your daily destination for content from: Outside • Outside Watch • Backpacker • Clean Eating • Climbing • National Park Trips • SKI • Trail Runner • Triathlete • Vegetarian Times • Velo • Women’s Running • Yoga Journal • And More Get inspired to get outside with these app features: - Explore content tailored to your interests, and fill your feed with what you love – choose from running, cycling, backpacking, climbing, nutrition, snow sports, triathlon, yoga, strength training, and more. - Get the latest new and greatest stories from across the Outside Network – long reads, breaking news, in-depth event coverage (Tour de France, IRONMAN, and more), gear reviews & buying guides, opinion pieces, training plans for all levels, yoga practices, recipes, meal plans, and more. - See which articles and videos are trending. - Spread the stoke, and share your favorite content with your favorite adventure buddies. Terms of Use: https://www.outsideinc.com/terms-of-use/

About

Space.com

Stay updated with the latest in space exploration, astronomy, and science fiction. Get exclusive launch coverage, stunning photos, expert guides, and personalized news feeds. Save articles for later and enjoy a seamless mobile reading experience.

Highlights
  • Exclusive launch coverage
  • Astronomy discoveries
  • Skywatching guides
  • Amazing photos and videos
  • Personalized news feed
  • Save articles to bookmarks
  • Optimized mobile reading
Features
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Space.com is a world-leading source of space exploration, astronomy and sci-fi news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey as it is the destination. From skywatching guides and stunning photos of the night sky to rocket launches, astronomical breakthroughs and even updates on the latest sci-fi news, at Space.com you'll find something amazing every day. Our app is your home for all things space: - Exclusive launch coverage, amazing astronomy discoveries, and skywatching guides - Amazing photos and videos of launches, celestial events, and night sky phenomenon - Learn more about the night sky and explore the stars with our expert guides - Personalise your feed by selecting the topics you’re most interested in - from the newest technology to the latest movies about space - Save articles to your bookmarks to easily read later - Fully optimised mobile reading experience, so you can enjoy your favourite Space.com content wherever you are Auto-renewing subscriptions: - When you purchase a subscription payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user at auto-renewal and may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - The app may offer a free trial or introductory offer. At the end of the free trial or introductory offer period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. - For Future Publishing’s Privacy Policy please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ - For Future Publishing’s Terms of Use, please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Outside4 screens
Space.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Outside at none against Space.com's shown. Outside also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Space.com's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (50% vs 22%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year and Space.com sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Outside's written reviews are positive against 50% of Space.com's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Outside versus Space.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutsideSpace.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#119 — better#208
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB130 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOutside Television IncFuture plc

Customer experience

Outside

All ratings1,795 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative63.6%

Space.com

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Outside

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Crashing on video playback
  • Content not updating frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch support for Trailforks
  • Ability to save articles
  • Better article organization and sorting
  • Separate apps for each publication

Space.com

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Outside

Subscriptions1
  • Outside+ All Access$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Space.com

Subscriptions2
  • Space.com Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Space.com Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Outside free?
Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space.com free?
Space.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outside or Space.com?
Space.com is rated higher. Outside averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Space.com averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Outside or Space.com have ads?
Space.com shows ads; Outside does not.
Which is updated more often, Outside or Space.com?
Outside ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Outside was updated on October 21, 2026 and Space.com on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Outside or Space.com?
Outside currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Space.com at #208. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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