OrbitQ vs Spacian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OrbitQ
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Launch focused design: • Next, Upcoming and past • Launch Countdowns live statuses • Launch Timelines & Live Stream links • Global coverage including SpaceX, NASA, ULA, Blue Origin, ISRO, Rocket Lab, and many more. Dive deeper with: • Mission Overview & Orbit Details • Vehicle configurations (Artemis 2, Starship and more) • Launch Crew information Subscribe to Pro for: • Powerful Auto-tracking • Launch time approaching notifications • Status or Schedule change notifications Note: Pro subscriptions automatically renew before the end of the current period unless cancelled. Payments will be charged to the Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime via the App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.orbitq.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.orbitq.app/terms/ Support & Feedback: https://www.orbitq.app/support/ This app is not affiliated with any of the companies or organisations listed within.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OrbitQ at 15.1 against Spacian's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. OrbitQ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Spacian sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | OrbitQ | Spacian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Reynolds | Dmytro Polianskyi |
In-app purchases
OrbitQ
- Pro monthly$0.991 Month
Spacian
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$49.99





