# Florida Today vs Space Launch Now

The clearest difference is rating: Space Launch Now at 4.8 against Florida Today's 4.5. Space Launch Now also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 2.3K) and review sentiment (58% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Florida Today sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Space Launch Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Launch Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Launch Now has 32K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Florida Today'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 November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Florida Today | Space Launch Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-today/id493011169/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-launch-now/id1399715731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | #196 |
| Size | 189 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [Caleb Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399715730) |

## What reviewers say

### Florida Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-today/id493011169)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access in-depth local journalism, photography, and videos covering community events, sports, and more. Enjoy real-time notifications, customizable reading options, and an eNewspaper format. Includes access to USA TODAY and other local publications.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Real-time notifications, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper access, USA TODAY integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Florida Today Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Florida Today Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent local news coverage
- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 💡 Useful weather alerts and space news
- 🔍 Unbiased and factual reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔍 Perceived political bias in reporting
- 🔍 Limited national/world news coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access subscribed content
- Inconsistent app performance across devices
- Unreliable e-newspaper delivery and sync issues

**Requested features**

- More interactive features like graphs and maps
- Ability to customize news feed and notifications
- Improved accessibility options for visually impaired users


### Space Launch Now

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Flight Controller - 2022 | $9.99 | 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 Florida Today free?

Florida Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Launch Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Florida Today or Space Launch Now?

Space Launch Now is rated higher. Florida Today averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Space Launch Now averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Florida Today or Space Launch Now have ads?

Both Florida Today and Space Launch Now show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Florida Today or Space Launch Now?

Florida Today ships an update monthly, and Space Launch Now monthly. Most recently, Florida Today was updated on November 1, 2026 and Space Launch Now on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Florida Today or Space Launch Now?

Florida Today currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Space Launch Now at #196. 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.*