Comparison

Rocketry vs LaunchX

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

Head to head
About

Rocketry

Features
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Step into the exciting world of spaceflight with Rocketry—your go-to app for tracking upcoming rocket launches, exploring mission details, and staying informed of missions with clear skies and great viewing conditions. Rocketry's mission is to maximize your in-person launch viewing opportunities. Key Features: • Weather Integration Powered by WeatherKit: Get real-time weather forecasts for each launch site to see if there are Good Viewing Conditions. • Homes Screen Widget: Add the Rocketry Widget to see a countdown to the next launch overlayed on a dynamic background of the sky at the time and location of liftoff. • Space-Flight Data from The Space Devs: We gather launch information from Launch Library 2, an open-source initiative by The Space Devs, ensuring you have the most accurate and detailed data right at your fingertips. • Streamlined, Beautiful Design: Our intuitive interface provides an engaging way to follow each launch, all while maintaining a clean, visually appealing design. • Dark Theme Why Rocketry? • Stay Informed: Get detailed, real-time updates for every major rocket launch on the horizon. • Tailored for Spaceflight Photographers and Space Fans: From weather conditions to mission specifics, Rocketry is designed for both casual viewers and dedicated spaceflight photographers looking for the next beautiful long-exposure of a rocket trail over the clear night sky. • Continuous Improvements & Community: We’re always refining Rocketry, driven by user feedback and a love for space exploration. Thanks for using Rocketry! I'd love to hear your feedback - email the developer in the Settings section of the app.

About

LaunchX

Stay updated on all rocket launches with real-time countdowns, schedules, and official livestream links. Track missions from major space agencies and receive customizable push notifications for liftoffs and significant events. Explore premium features like satellite tracking and aurora forecasts.

Highlights
  • Live rocket launch countdowns
  • Real-time schedule updates
  • Official livestream links
  • Push notifications for launches
  • Launch calendar with mission details
  • SpaceX, NASA, and Artemis tracking
  • Premium satellite and ISS tracking
Features
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Never miss a rocket launch again. Join thousands of space fans tracking every launch live, from SpaceX Starship and Falcon 9 to NASA, Artemis and 50+ space agencies. Second-accurate countdowns, instant alerts and links to the live streams. LIVE COUNTDOWNS AND ALERTS Follow every upcoming launch in one clean feed. Set alerts 24 hours, 1 hour or minutes before liftoff, for every mission or only the big ones like Starship and Artemis. If a launch is scrubbed, you get a silent update. No alarm at 3am for a rocket that is not flying. LAUNCH COUNTDOWN WIDGETS Keep a live countdown to the next liftoff on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. See it at a glance without opening the app. The widget updates on its own and rolls to the next mission the moment one ends. WATCH LIVE Every launch links straight to the official stream. Open the app, tap watch, see liftoff. Works with SpaceX webcasts, NASA TV and international broadcasts. BOOSTER LANDINGS AND MISSION DATA Know when SpaceX attempts a booster landing and whether it sticks. Dive into the details: which rocket, which payload, which orbit, all from official sources. ARTEMIS AND THE MOON Humanity is going back to the Moon. Track every Artemis mission and the road to the next crewed Moon landing. PREMIUM: COMPLETE SPACE TOOLKIT Go beyond launches with a live ISS tracker, Starlink visibility, an interactive satellite map, aurora forecasts, Mars rover photos and moon phases. WHY LAUNCHX Built by space fans tired of unreliable apps and cluttered news sites. One app that answers the simple questions: what launches next, when, and did it lift off? Download LaunchX and never miss a launch. Terms of Service: https://haukel.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://haukel.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Rocketry4 screens
LaunchX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rocketry at none against LaunchX's 2. Rocketry also leads on ads (none vs shown). LaunchX's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and update cadence 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. LaunchX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rocketry asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocketry ships an update every 6 weeks, LaunchX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rocketry versus LaunchX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocketryLaunchX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan HawleyHaukel GbR

In-app purchases

None

Rocketry

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LaunchX

Subscriptions2
  • LaunchX Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • LaunchX Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Rocketry free?
Rocketry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaunchX free?
LaunchX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rocketry or LaunchX have ads?
LaunchX shows ads; Rocketry does not.
Which is updated more often, Rocketry or LaunchX?
Rocketry ships an update every 6 weeks, and LaunchX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rocketry was updated on May 17, 2026 and LaunchX on August 31, 2026.

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