Comparison

OrbitQ vs MaxQ

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

MaxQ

Features
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Pin a rocket launch countdown to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. MaxQ tracks every upcoming orbital launch — SpaceX, NASA, JAXA, Rocket Lab and more — with live countdowns that update themselves when launch times slip. LIVE ACTIVITIES • Countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Updates itself when a launch slips — no need to open the app • DELAYED badge and new T-0 the moment schedules change NOTIFICATIONS THAT GET IT RIGHT • Per-launch alerts: T-24h, T-1h, T-10m, or your own offsets (Pro) • Instant push when a launch slips or goes on hold • Liftoff and mission outcome alerts BUILT FOR LAUNCH DAY • Upcoming launches with weather probability • Mission details, orbit, pad map and webcast links • Add any launch to your calendar MAXQ PRO • Track unlimited launches • Custom alert offsets • All widgets Localized in English, 日本語, 简体中文 and 繁體中文. Terms of Use (EULA): https://maxq.techsphereinnovations.net/terms

Screenshots

OrbitQ4 screens
MaxQ2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OrbitQ at 15.1 against MaxQ's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OrbitQ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and MaxQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
OrbitQ versus MaxQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitQMaxQ
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames Reynoldstech sphere innovations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OrbitQ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro monthly$0.991 Month
2 purchases

MaxQ

Subscriptions2
  • MaxQ Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • MaxQ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

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

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