Comparison

Rocketry vs Spacian

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

Spacian

Track rocket launches and space events with live countdowns, mission timelines, and detailed context. Get reminders for liftoff and explore space history with daily features and a comprehensive search.

Highlights
  • Live countdowns for rocket launches
  • Mission timelines and deep context
  • Customizable launch reminders
  • Widgets for home screen tracking
  • Searchable database of space entities
  • NASA Image of the Day
Features
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Rocket launch times change. Spacian tells you when the mission you care about moves — and opens the updated launch directly from the alert. Follow a launch for schedule changes, T-24h/T-1h/T-10m reminders, a live countdown, Lock Screen status, and official stream links. TRACK ONE MISSION FREE Choose any upcoming launch or space event and tap Track. Your first tracked mission is free. ALERTS THAT LEAD TO THE ANSWER Tap an alert to open the relevant launch or event directly. See the latest time, status, provider, location, mission overview, and timeline without searching through the app. UPCOMING AT A GLANCE • Live countdown to the next mission • Schedule and status changes • Provider, rocket, pad, and location • Official streams and mission links when available • Home Screen widgets and launch Live Activities ALWAYS TRACK SPACE PROGRAMS — PREMIUM Automatically add future matching missions to your alerts and tracked calendar. Start with three focused programs: • Starship • Moon & Artemis • Human Spaceflight Preview matching missions and alert cadence before enabling a program. Spacian shows overlap with your existing tracking, and individual matched missions can be excluded. DEEP MISSION DETAILS Understand more than T-minus. Explore mission objectives, vehicles, payloads, agencies, crew, locations, key milestones, media, and related spaceflight context. PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited mission tracking, Always Track programs, and iCloud sync across your devices. The first tracked mission remains free. Spacian is built for iPhone and iPad. Data sources are credited in the app. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rocketry4 screens
Spacian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rocketry at none against Spacian's 3. Spacian's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spacian sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rocketry asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocketry ships an update every 6 weeks, Spacian every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Rocketry versus Spacian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocketrySpacian
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan HawleyDmytro Polianskyi

In-app purchases

None

Rocketry

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Spacian

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Rocketry free?
Rocketry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spacian free?
Spacian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rocketry or Spacian have ads?
Neither Rocketry nor Spacian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rocketry or Spacian?
Rocketry ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spacian every 6 days. Most recently, Rocketry was updated on September 28, 2026 and Spacian on September 18, 2026.

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