# QuakeWatch vs Next Spaceflight

The clearest difference is price: Next Spaceflight at Free against QuakeWatch's $0.99. Next Spaceflight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (29K vs 79). QuakeWatch's advantage is chart position (#22 vs #103) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Next Spaceflight is free to download; QuakeWatch costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Next Spaceflight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Spaceflight has 29K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of QuakeWatch's written reviews are positive against 91% of Next Spaceflight's.

QuakeWatch ships an update every 3 months, Next Spaceflight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuakeWatch | Next Spaceflight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakewatch/id314600768/reviews) | **[4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #103 |
| Size | 10 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNightProjects](https://appshunter.io/developer/314600771) | [NASASpaceflight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699305076) |

## What reviewers say

### QuakeWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakewatch/id314600768)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This app provides real-time information on earthquakes worldwide. It features an interactive map, detailed reports, and customizable alerts. Stay informed about seismic activity near you or loved ones.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map with tectonic plates, Sortable earthquake listings (recent, largest, closest), Tsunami information access, Customizable minimum magnitude filter, Share earthquake data via email, social media, SMS, Detailed earthquake reports with live maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent, comprehensive, and detailed information
- 🗺️ Great maps and ways of sorting information
- ⏱️ Updates information quickly
- 📊 Provides lots of useful data and statistics
- 🔍 Allows customization of parameters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Lacks push notification functionality
- 🔗 Some broken/outdated links
- 🗺️ Limited map scrolling and zooming capabilities
- 🕰️ Delayed or slow updates in some cases
- 🤖 Concerns about the app being abandoned or not maintained

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or app not loading properly
- Inaccuracies in earthquake location and magnitude reporting
- Issues with specific data feeds (e.g., USGS, GeoNet NZ)

**Requested features**

- Add push notification alerts for earthquakes near user's location
- Improve map functionality to allow better scrolling and zooming
- Provide more historical earthquake data and analysis
- Add support for more data sources beyond just USGS
- Integrate with other earthquake/disaster preparedness resources


### Next Spaceflight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-spaceflight/id1448055760)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Track all orbital rocket launches with a comprehensive schedule, news, and event updates. Explore detailed mission information, 3D simulations, and live countdowns for major space agencies and private companies. Stay informed about Starship activity and access links to live streams.

**Highlights:** Rocket launch schedule, 3D launch simulations, Past launch catalog, Starship activity tracker, Live launch countdowns, Latest space news, Launch pad satellite maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate launch information
- 🔍 Detailed launch data and history
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🌍 Covers launches from around the world
- 🔔 Helpful notifications for launches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🔔 Notification settings could be improved
- 🌐 Lacks location-specific launch notifications
- 🔍 Some information could be better organized
- 🔄 Slow to update with the latest launch details

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites filter not working as expected
- Starship section not updating with latest information

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to add launches to calendar
- More customizable notification settings
- Spacecraft/vehicle search functionality
- Integration with Apple Watch for quick updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuakeWatch free?

QuakeWatch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Next Spaceflight free?

Next Spaceflight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QuakeWatch or Next Spaceflight?

Next Spaceflight is rated higher. QuakeWatch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Next Spaceflight averages 4.9 from 29K ratings.

### Do QuakeWatch or Next Spaceflight have ads?

Neither QuakeWatch nor Next Spaceflight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuakeWatch or Next Spaceflight?

QuakeWatch ships an update every 3 months, and Next Spaceflight every 3 weeks. Most recently, QuakeWatch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Next Spaceflight on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QuakeWatch or Next Spaceflight?

QuakeWatch currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Next Spaceflight at #103. 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.*