Comparison

Liftoff vs MaxQ

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

Head to head
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.

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, ę—„ęœ¬čŖž, 简体中文 and 繁體中文. Terms of Use (EULA): https://maxq.techsphereinnovations.net/terms

Screenshots

Liftoff4 screens
MaxQ2 screens

Verdict

The call

Liftoff and MaxQ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Liftoff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Liftoff versus MaxQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftoffMaxQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrbital Momentum AStech sphere innovations

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

MaxQ

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

Questions

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

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