Comparison

OrbitQ vs Liftoff

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Liftoff

Features
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Track every rocket launch in the world. Liftoff is the most beautiful and complete space launch tracker for iPhone — covering every major launch provider, agency, and rocket family worldwide. Never miss a launch. Get live countdowns, real-time updates, push alerts, and one-tap access to official webcasts the moment they go live. KEY FEATURES • Live countdown to every rocket launch worldwide • Real-time launch status: Go, Hold, Scrub, Success, Failure • Watch launches live — direct webcast and YouTube integration • Push notifications: T-24h, T-1h, T-15m, and launch alerts you control • Detailed mission pages with payload, orbit, vehicle specs, and timeline • Expected flight profile with altitude and velocity graphs per rocket • News feed from the space industry, refreshed continuously • Beautiful dark interface designed for stargazers • iPhone widgets for your next launch and live countdown • Comprehensive vehicle database covering modern launch vehicles, heavy lift rockets, small launchers, and historic platforms • Track lunar missions, orbital station resupply, satellite constellations, crewed flights, and interplanetary probes • Works fully offline once data is loaded WHY LIFTOFF Whether you are following the next test flight, waiting for the next Moon mission, watching a crewed docking, or tracking satellite deployments — Liftoff gives you every launch in one polished, ad-free app. LIFTOFF PRO Unlock everything with a free 7-day trial: • Unlimited push notifications across all providers and missions • Custom alert timing (T-24h, T-2h, T-30m, T-5m, your choice) • Premium widgets and home screen complications • Priority access to upcoming features Subscriptions: • Monthly: $3.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year (7-day free trial) • Lifetime: $69.99 one-time purchase Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://grandmasterjc.github.io/spacex-tracker-config/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Liftoff is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any space agency or launch provider. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

OrbitQ4 screens
Liftoff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OrbitQ at 15.1 against Liftoff's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. OrbitQ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Liftoff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
OrbitQ versus Liftoff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitQLiftoff
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames ReynoldsOrbital Momentum AS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OrbitQ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro monthly$0.991 Month
3 purchases

Liftoff

Subscriptions2
  • Mission Control Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Mission Control Yearly7 Days trial$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Mission Control Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is OrbitQ free?
OrbitQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liftoff free?
Liftoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OrbitQ or Liftoff have ads?
Neither OrbitQ nor Liftoff shows ads.

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