# Outside vs Space.com

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside | Space.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecom-space-news/id6770651250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | #208 |
| Size | 43 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## What reviewers say

### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outside+ All Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific content
- 👍 Awesome but
- 🚀 Amazing outdoor adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible app
- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Formatting issues
- 🐛 App doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Space.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecom-space-news/id6770651250)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space.com Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Space.com Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026 and Space.com on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Outside or Space.com?

Outside currently peaks at #120 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*