# ALPA Mobile vs Space Launch Now

The clearest difference is rating: Space Launch Now at 4.8 against ALPA Mobile's 1.0. Space Launch Now also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 21%) and ratings volume (32K vs 2). ALPA Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Launch Now sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ALPA Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Launch Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Launch Now has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of ALPA Mobile's written reviews are positive against 58% of Space Launch Now's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALPA Mobile | Space Launch Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpa-mobile/id423642917/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 105 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Air Line Pilots Association, International](https://appshunter.io/developer/561681760) | [Caleb Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399715730) |

## What reviewers say

### ALPA Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpa-mobile/id423642917)

This app provides ALPA members with a Flight Finder to check jumpseat availability on commercial and cargo carriers. It also offers access to important ALPA documents, resources, and contact information for representatives.

**Highlights:** Flight Finder for jumpseat availability, Airline-specific jumpseat information, Airport KCM locations, Flight status change notifications, Access to MEC and LEC documents, Submit DART reports, Contact ALPA representatives

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great jumpseat section (older review)
- 👍 Search feature for KCM airports (older review)
- 👍 Good start, accessible JS info (older review)
- 👍 Nice layout (older review)
- 👍 Leveraging mobile platform (older review)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is non-functional
- 🐛 Features are broken/missing
- 🐛 Flight times are unreliable/incorrect
- 🐛 Update forces issues

**Reported bugs**

- Jumpseat flight finder missing/not working
- Flight times incorrect/unreliable
- App forces update with bugs
- Jumpseat finder doesn't display correctly
- Cargo not showing up (FedEx, UPS)

**Requested features**

- Add "aircraft's previous flight" to jumpseat finder
- Make saved/notify buttons intuitive (on/off or red/green)
- Remember Non-Stop/One-Stop/Multi-Leg preference for jumpseat searches
- Add airline code to Jumpseat section
- Make jumpseat info available offline


### Space Launch Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay informed about upcoming rocket launches from major space agencies and private companies. Access a comprehensive history of spaceflight, detailed vehicle information, and advanced search capabilities to find specific launches. Enjoy a customizable interface with day/night themes.

**Highlights:** Launch notifications, Spaceflight history, Vehicle details, Advanced search and filters, Day/Night theme

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Super Fan - 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Founder - 2018 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan - 2021 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ground Crew - 2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan - 2022 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan - 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ground Crew - 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Flight Controller - 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Flight Controller - 2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elon? - 2021 | $24.99 | one-time |
| All Access Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps users up to date on launches
- 🔍 Detailed launch information
- 🌍 Covers launches worldwide
- 💻 Useful for space enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification settings not working as expected
- 🕰️ Countdown timer not in sync with actual launch times
- 🔍 Lack of information on launch purpose/payloads
- 🔁 Repeated notifications for unwanted launches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using Starship tab
- Watch live links not working
- Home screen not loading properly
- Countdown timer resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add launches to calendar
- Improve notification filtering by location/agency
- Provide more context on mission details
- Implement a feedback/support channel


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALPA Mobile free?

ALPA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Launch Now free?

Space Launch Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ALPA Mobile or Space Launch Now?

Space Launch Now is rated higher. ALPA Mobile averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Space Launch Now averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do ALPA Mobile or Space Launch Now have ads?

Space Launch Now shows ads; ALPA Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, ALPA Mobile or Space Launch Now?

ALPA Mobile ships an update monthly, and Space Launch Now monthly. Most recently, ALPA Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and Space Launch Now on October 23, 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.*