# LaunchX vs Dispatch Radio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaunchX at 100% against Dispatch Radio's 58%. Dispatch Radio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaunchX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Dispatch Radio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dispatch Radio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dispatch Radio has 709 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of LaunchX's written reviews are positive against 58% of Dispatch Radio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LaunchX ships an update every 3 weeks, Dispatch Radio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaunchX | Dispatch Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchx-rocket-launch-tracker/id6745711682/reviews) | **[4.6 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-radio-us-scanner/id6760216152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **709** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 61 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Haukel GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813431202) | [Scate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743942788) |

## What reviewers say

### LaunchX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchx-rocket-launch-tracker/id6745711682)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchX Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchX Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


### Dispatch Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-radio-us-scanner/id6760216152)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

This app provides real-time global intelligence, aggregating open-source data into a command center for situational awareness. It features an interactive map with multiple layers, a dashboard for threat assessment, and a unified feed for conflicts, disasters, and news.

**Highlights:** Real-time intel map with 15+ overlays, Situational dashboard with threat levels, Unified intelligence feed, Military theater monitoring, Financial market surveillance, AI-generated world brief

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly World Monitor | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| World Monitor Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| World Monitor Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime World Monitor | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaunchX free?

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

### Is Dispatch Radio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LaunchX or Dispatch Radio?

Dispatch Radio is rated higher. LaunchX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dispatch Radio averages 4.6 from 709 ratings.

### Do LaunchX or Dispatch Radio have ads?

LaunchX shows ads; Dispatch Radio does not.

### Which is updated more often, LaunchX or Dispatch Radio?

LaunchX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dispatch Radio every 5 days. Most recently, LaunchX was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dispatch Radio on October 14, 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.*