Comparison

Seestar vs Next Model Rocket

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

Head to head
About

Seestar

Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of telescope
  • Automatic celestial object finding and tracking
  • Solar observation with filter
  • Scenery mode for terrestrial viewing
  • Built-in sky atlas and encyclopedia
  • Stargazing index and recommendations
  • Share observations with community
Features
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Take the first step in exploring the universe! The Seestar smart telescope will give you a stargazing experience like never before. No need for professional guidance, just tap on the screen and you are ready to observe and capture the stars. Seestar is a smart device that integrates the functions of an altazimuth mount, telescope, and camera, with both hardware and software applications. With the Seestar App, you can easily control this multifunctional device and explore the infinite world of stars. Key features: - Wireless control: Control with Seestar device through wireless connection. - Stargazing Mode: Automatically find and focus on celestial objects, intelligently identify stars and track them for automatic capturing and image processing. - Solar Mode: Support auto-scan and solar tracking. Use the included Solar Filter to observe the unique sun. - Scenery mode: Manually control the telescope direction and auto-focus, so you can enjoy observing birds and landscapes. -Sky Atlas: Built-in curated celestial object database AND a rich astronomical knowledge encyclopedia,help you easily understand the mystery of starry sky. - Stargazing Index forecasts and popular Recommendations: Stay updated with popular information, making you an expert in astronomical events. - Share Your Work in the Square: Engage and exchange insights with astronomy enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing your observational achievements. - Adaptation Model: It will work with all Seestar models. Seestar is your ideal companion for exploring the universe, observing the stars and sharing experiences. Download Seestar App now and Explore the universe with Seestar.

About

Next Model Rocket

This app serves as a command center for model rocketry enthusiasts. It allows users to plan and track missions, manage their rocket fleet, discover launch sites, and check weather conditions. The app helps organize all aspects of rocketry activities, from individual flights to agency-level operations.

Highlights
  • Plan and schedule launches and tests
  • Manage individual rocket fleets
  • Explore and save launch sites
  • Check flight-day weather conditions
  • Track launch results and history
  • Create individual or agency profiles
Features
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Next Model Rocket is an all-in-one command center for model rocketry. Organize your rockets, schedule launches and tests, explore launch sites, and keep every mission on track from one streamlined app. PLAN YOUR NEXT MISSION Create upcoming launches and tests with dates, locations, vehicles, target altitudes, estimated durations, and mission details. View everything through upcoming, past, and calendar pages. MANAGE YOUR FLEET Create a clear record for every rocket in your fleet. Keep vehicle information organized and view the launches and tests connected to each rocket. EXPLORE LAUNCH SITES Use the interactive map to discover model rocket launch locations, view site information, and save locations for future missions. CHECK FLIGHT-DAY CONDITIONS Review launch-focused weather information, including wind speed, gusts, rain chance, temperature, and a simple launch-readiness forecast. TRACK EVERY RESULT After a launch or test, record the result as a success, partial success, or failure. Build a complete history of your progress over time. BUILT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND AGENCIES Create an individual account or an agency profile and organize your rocketry activity around the way you build, test, and launch. Whether you are preparing for your first flight or managing a growing fleet, Next Model Rocket helps turn every idea into a better-planned mission. Always follow local laws, landowner requirements, launch-site rules, manufacturer instructions, and applicable model rocketry safety codes.

Screenshots

Seestar4 screens
Next Model Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Next Model Rocket at 5.0 against Seestar's 4.2. Next Model Rocket also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Seestar's advantage is ratings volume (334 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Model Rocket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seestar has 334 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seestar ships an update monthly, Next Model Rocket every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Seestar versus Next Model Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeestarNext Model Rocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (334 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings334 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuZhou ZWO Co., LtdJEREMY JASON SCHERMERHORN

Customer experience

Seestar

All ratings334 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative30.7%

Next Model Rocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Seestar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update cycle preventing settings changes
  • Tracking errors and star trailing issues
  • App crashing on startup
  • Inability to connect to telescope
  • Forced firmware updates during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add equatorial mode support
  • Provide fine control of exposure time
  • Implement mosaic mode for wider FOV
  • Add support for iPad landscape mode
  • Integrate with other astronomy apps

Next Model Rocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Seestar

No in-app purchases

None

Next Model Rocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seestar free?
Seestar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Model Rocket free?
Next Model Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seestar or Next Model Rocket?
Next Model Rocket is rated higher. Seestar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Next Model Rocket averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Seestar or Next Model Rocket have ads?
Neither Seestar nor Next Model Rocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seestar or Next Model Rocket?
Seestar ships an update monthly, and Next Model Rocket every 2 days. Most recently, Seestar was updated on October 13, 2026 and Next Model Rocket on October 14, 2026.

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