# iPhone Life vs Space.com

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iPhone Life | Space.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphone-life/id494846053/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecom-space-news/id6770651250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mango Life Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/494846056) | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## What reviewers say

### iPhone Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphone-life/id494846053)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPhone Life magazine: | $49.99 | per year |
| Special Report: iPhoneography, by PixelMags | $1.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Mar/Apr 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Jan/Feb 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Nov/Dec 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Sept/Oct 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Jul/Aug 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: May/Jun 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July Special Report, by PixelMags | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jul/Aug 2013, by PixelMags | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive Apple product information and tips
- 👍 Helpful how-to guides and tutorials
- 🎯 Useful app recommendations and reviews
- 📱 Accessible on multiple Apple devices
- 🎨 Well-designed magazine layout and format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🔐 Difficult unsubscribe process
- 📵 Requires paid subscription for content
- 🚫 Pushes expensive third-party apps
- ⚠️ Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Offline reading capability
- Page position memory between sessions
- Retina display support
- iPhone 5 screen optimization
- iPad-specific formatting


### Space.com

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

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