# LaunchStack vs Squawster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaunchStack at 100% against Squawster's 50%. LaunchStack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Squawster's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaunchStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Squawster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LaunchStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squawster has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LaunchStack's written reviews are positive against 50% of Squawster's.

LaunchStack ships an update every 8 days, Squawster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaunchStack | Squawster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992/reviews)** | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawster-police-scanner/id6802709530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 61 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Francis Norman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884051131) | [RadioReference.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061211483) |

## What reviewers say

### LaunchStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchstack/id6761379992)

Stay updated on all Starship activities with live countdowns and customizable alerts for testing, road closures, and launch events. This dedicated fan app provides a single source for breaking news and live coverage links, ensuring you never miss a critical moment.

**Highlights:** Live launch countdown, Customizable alerts, Booster and ship testing updates, Road closure notifications, Breaking news updates, Live coverage links

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaunchStack Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| LaunchStack Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Squawster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawster-police-scanner/id6802709530)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · News, #168 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Listen to live public-safety radio feeds and receive real-time alerts for major incidents nationwide. Discover active events near you and follow specific areas or event types for instant notifications. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like live talkgroup scanning and archived recordings.

**Highlights:** Live police, fire, EMS, and weather feeds, Nationwide incident alerts, Background audio playback, Customizable event notifications, Search and browse feeds by location, Pro features: talkgroup scanning, playlists, cloud sync, archives

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squawster Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaunchStack free?

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

### Is Squawster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LaunchStack or Squawster?

LaunchStack is rated higher. LaunchStack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Squawster averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do LaunchStack or Squawster have ads?

Squawster shows ads; LaunchStack does not.

### Which is updated more often, LaunchStack or Squawster?

LaunchStack ships an update every 8 days, and Squawster every 4 days. Most recently, LaunchStack was updated on September 22, 2026 and Squawster on October 9, 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.*