Comparison

iPhone Life 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

iPhone Life

This magazine provides in-depth content for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. Discover app reviews, accessory evaluations, and practical tips. Explore business solutions and user profiles.

Highlights
  • App reviews
  • Accessory reviews
  • How-to guides
  • User profiles
  • Business solutions
Features
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Apple’s macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS are constantly evolving—and iPhone Life’s Core Guides help you stay ahead with practical, easy-to-follow tips and instructions. Each issue is packed with step-by-step tutorials, hands-on tips, hidden features, practical recommendations, and important security and privacy settings designed for everyday users who love technology. By downloading the iPhone Life app, you can purchase individual issues or subscribe to the offers below: Single issue: US$19.99 1 year subscription (3 issues per year): US$49.99 (Automatically renewed until canceled) Payment will be charged to your Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription in your Apple account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. Apple, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. SINGLE ISSUE PRICE: $19.99 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $49.99 for new subscribers Existing subscribers keep $19.99 Terms of Service: https://www.iphonelife.com/privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.iphonelife.com/privacy

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

iPhone Life4 screens
Space.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iPhone Life at none against Space.com's shown. iPhone Life also leads on ratings volume (119 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Space.com's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. iPhone Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPhone Life has 119 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iPhone Life's written reviews are positive against 50% of Space.com's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhone Life ships an update every 4 months, Space.com every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPhone Life versus Space.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhone LifeSpace.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (119 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB130 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMango Life MediaFuture plc

Customer experience

iPhone Life

All ratings119 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative52.5%

Space.com

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

Bugs and requests

iPhone Life

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when opening news section
  • Login failures with valid credentials
  • Subscription restoration not working
  • Magazine won't load after subscription renewal
  • Blurry and pixelated display
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  • Hyperlinks disappear after highlighting
  • Service unavailable errors
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • App crashes on older iPhone models
  • Freezing when zooming or loading ads
  • Text too small to read on iPhone
  • Double-tap zoom expands beyond screen

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline reading capability
  • Page position memory between sessions
  • Retina display support
  • iPhone 5 screen optimization
  • iPad-specific formatting
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  • Free trial issue
  • Improved navigation interface
  • Better text resizing functionality

Space.com

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iPhone Life

Subscriptions1
  • iPhone Life magazine:$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • Special Report: iPhoneography, by PixelMags$1.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Mar/Apr 2013$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Jan/Feb 2013$5.99
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  • iPhone Life magazine: Nov/Dec 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Sept/Oct 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Jul/Aug 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: May/Jun 2012$5.99
  • July Special Report, by PixelMags$5.99
  • Jul/Aug 2013, by PixelMags$5.99
2 purchases

Space.com

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

Questions

Is iPhone Life free?
iPhone Life 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, iPhone Life or Space.com?
Space.com is rated higher. iPhone Life averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Space.com averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iPhone Life or Space.com have ads?
Space.com shows ads; iPhone Life does not.
Which is updated more often, iPhone Life or Space.com?
iPhone Life ships an update every 4 months, and Space.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPhone Life was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space.com on October 24, 2026.

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