# StarCat vs Hindsight

The clearest difference is price: Hindsight at Free against StarCat's $1.99. Hindsight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). StarCat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

Hindsight is free to download; StarCat costs $1.99 up front. Hindsight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hindsight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

StarCat ships an update every 5 weeks, Hindsight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarCat | Hindsight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcat-launch-tracker/id6469060028/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hindsight-news-and-rss-reader/id6746423980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hubert Jozwiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526690991) | [Robbin & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/663024722) |

## What reviewers say

### StarCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcat-launch-tracker/id6469060028)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Stay updated on global rocket launches with real-time information and detailed mission specifics. Receive launch reminders and access a dedicated news section for spaceflight updates. Features Dynamic Island integration for live tracking.

**Highlights:** Live Activity tracking on Dynamic Island, Detailed mission information, Launch reminders and notifications, Spaceflight news section, Starship development updates, Reusable rocket landing info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hindsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hindsight-news-and-rss-reader/id6746423980)

This news reader helps you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. It organizes articles by date, starting with yesterday, allowing you to read at your own pace. Enjoy a clean reading experience with customizable text and a dark mode option.

**Highlights:** Yesterday-first reading organization, Beautiful article cards with images, Full article reader with adjustable text, Feed discovery and subscription, Import/export feeds via OPML, In-app browser, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hindsight Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarCat free?

StarCat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hindsight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarCat or Hindsight?

Hindsight is rated higher. StarCat averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hindsight averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do StarCat or Hindsight have ads?

Neither StarCat nor Hindsight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarCat or Hindsight?

StarCat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hindsight every 4 days. Most recently, StarCat was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hindsight 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.*