Comparison

Launchy vs Flyby

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

Head to head
About

Launchy

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Never miss a rocket launch again. Launchy puts mission control in your pocket with real-time countdowns, detailed mission information, and instant notifications for every launch worldwide. FEATURES • Live Countdown Timers - Watch the seconds tick down to liftoff with precision countdowns that sync automatically • Immersive Launch Experience - Enter a full-screen countdown view with dynamic backgrounds that transition from pad to orbit • Mission Details - Explore rocket specs, payload information, launch sites, and provider statistics • Smart Notifications - Get alerted before launches you care about, with customizable timing • Provider Tracking - Follow SpaceX, Rocket Lab, ULA, Blue Origin, and every major launch provider • Global Launch Sites - Discover launch pads from Cape Canaveral to Baikonur on an interactive map • iOS Live Activities - See countdown timers on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island LAUNCH DIRECTOR UPGRADE Become a Launch Director for the ultimate experience: • Expert Mode with detailed technical data • Launch probability forecasts • Real-time hold alerts and status updates • Vehicle specifications and performance stats • Mission patch galleries • Provider success rate analytics Whether you're a space enthusiast, industry professional, or just love watching rockets fly, Launchy keeps you connected to humanity's journey to the stars. Privacy Policy: https://launchy.live/privacy Terms of Use: https://launchy.live/terms

About

Flyby

Track satellites and rocket launches with real-time AR overlays and precise visibility predictions. Get notified only for the best viewing opportunities based on your location and environmental factors. Experience live flight simulations with haptic feedback and integrated audio.

Highlights
  • Real-time launch simulations
  • AR satellite and launch spotting
  • Precise visibility predictions
  • 30,000+ object tracking
  • Live telemetry and audio
  • Customizable alerts
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
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Flyby is a subscription-based app. An active subscription is required to use Flyby. Flyby gives you the full experience — real-time launch simulations, AR overlays, and alerts built around what you can actually see from your location. It tracks 30,000+ objects, launches worldwide, and tells you exactly when and where to look. KNOW WHEN YOU'LL SEE IT Flyby computes exact T+ time windows for when a launch will be visible from your location. Not just "a rocket is launching tonight" — you'll know the precise seconds after liftoff when the vehicle enters your line of sight, what direction to face, and how high to look. KNOW WHERE TO LOOK Open the AR spotting tool and Flyby places a marker on the satellite or launch vehicle in your sky. No star charts, no guesswork. Point your phone up and find it. ONLY PASSES WORTH GOING OUTSIDE FOR Flyby's visibility engine factors in orbital geometry, solar illumination, atmospheric conditions, satellite brightness, and your local light pollution. You only get notified when there's something real to spot — not just when something is overhead. FEEL EVERY STAGE OF THE FLIGHT A real-time ascent simulation with haptic feedback, stage separations, live telemetry on a 3D globe, and integrated livestream audio. Follow the flight from ignition to orbit. THE GLOBE Launches, satellites, visible passes, and live telemetry on a single interactive 3D globe. See who's aboard a space station when it's passing. The most relevant events for your location come first. YOUR MISSIONS, YOUR ALERTS Follow your favorite agencies and companies. Customize exactly what you get notified about. Launch countdowns and pass tracking arcs show up on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island through Live Activities. Terms of Use: https://getflyby.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getflyby.app/privacy EULA: https://getflyby.app/eula

Screenshots

Launchy4 screens
Flyby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flyby at every 8 days against Launchy's every 2 weeks. Launchy's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Launchy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Flyby sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Launchy ships an update every 2 weeks, Flyby every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Launchy versus Flyby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunchyFlyby
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott EdwardsRedshift Software, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Launchy

Subscriptions2
  • Launch Director Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Launch Director Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Flyby

Subscriptions2
  • Flyby Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flyby Pro - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Launchy free?
Launchy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flyby free?
Flyby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Launchy or Flyby have ads?
Neither Launchy nor Flyby shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Launchy or Flyby?
Launchy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flyby every 8 days. Most recently, Launchy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flyby on October 8, 2026.

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