Comparison

Spacefaring News vs Bubble

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spacefaring News

Stay informed about the latest space exploration news, from launches to discoveries. Access articles, blog posts, and reports from top sources like NASA and SpaceX. Enjoy the Astronomy Photo of the Day with historical access.

Highlights
  • Latest space exploration news
  • News from top space sources
  • Articles, blog posts, and reports
  • Astronomy Photo of the Day
  • Access to previous photos
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Top news from around the globe on all things space related from space launches, to the discovery of stars. With this app you can keep up to date with the latest space related news with a tap! Learn from the top sources of space such as Nasa, SpaceX, Blue Origin, along with many others. Check out the latest Articles, Blog Post, and Reports. You will also get the Astronomy Photo of the Day with a description along with being able to see previous photos by just choosing a date! A wonderful app for the space enthusiast.

About

Bubble

Stay informed with a personalized news reader that supports RSS and Atom feeds. Discover new content with smart suggestions and advanced search filters. Enjoy a clean interface with a dark theme and privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • RSS/Atom feed support
  • Smart search and filtering
  • Curated feed suggestions
  • Real-time article filtering
  • Automatic image extraction
  • Dark theme design
Features
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Stay informed with Bubble News Reader - your intelligent RSS/Atom feed companion! Smart Search & Filtering Advanced search with exclude terms and exact phrases Filter articles with powerful query syntax like "tech -crypto" Real-time article filtering as you type Comprehensive Feed Management Support for both RSS and Atom feeds 200+ curated suggested feeds across 17 categories Easy feed discovery with built-in recommendations One-tap feed addition from trusted sources Intelligent Features Firebase-powered suggested feeds that update weekly Smart article detection with "NEW ARTICLES" notifications Automatic image extraction from feed content Scroll-to-top with new content alerts Seamless Experience Built-in browser or external browser options Share articles with friends and colleagues Clean, modern dark theme design Intuitive gesture navigation Categories Include: Technology, Science, News, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Gaming, Health, Politics, Arts, Environment, Education, Finance, Food, Travel, Lifestyle, and Opinion. Perfect for: News enthusiasts who want control over their content Professionals tracking industry updates Students and researchers following multiple sources Anyone tired of algorithm-driven social media feeds Privacy-focused: No account required, your feeds stay on your device. Get started in seconds - add your favorite news sources or explore our curated suggestions to build your personalized news experience!

Screenshots

Spacefaring News3 screens
Bubble3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spacefaring News at none against Bubble's shown. Spacefaring News also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Bubble's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spacefaring News against 5.0 for Bubble. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacefaring News ships an update every 3 months, Bubble every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spacefaring News versus Bubble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacefaring NewsBubble
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndrew MunizRobert Bennett

Customer experience

Spacefaring News

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bubble

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Spacefaring News

No in-app purchases

None

Bubble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spacefaring News free?
Spacefaring News is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble free?
Bubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spacefaring News or Bubble?
Spacefaring News and Bubble are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Spacefaring News or Bubble have ads?
Bubble shows ads; Spacefaring News does not.
Which is updated more often, Spacefaring News or Bubble?
Spacefaring News ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble every 10 days. Most recently, Spacefaring News was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bubble on October 8, 2026.

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