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Satellite Watcher

Satellite Watcher

by Marwan Shaban

61 ratings
126 reviews
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
April 22, 2010
Updated
April 27, 2020

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Marwan Shaban
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About

Track and identify visible satellites, stars, and constellations. Explore detailed information about celestial objects and record your sightings. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and educational purposes.

✓Track 150 brightest satellites
✓View satellite times and locations
✓Record satellite sightings
✓Explore 9000 visible stars
✓Identify major constellations
✓Detailed object information
✓Offline functionality
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What users say about Satellite Watcher

Reviews of Satellite Watcher are mixed: the Education app is rated 4.1/5 from 61 App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate satellite tracking and pass predictions, easy to use interface once understood. Top complaints: crashes or displays black screen after recent updates, incompatible with iOS 11 and later versions. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎯Accurate satellite tracking and pass predictions
  • 👍Easy to use interface once understood
  • 🆓Free application
  • 📍Location-based positioning for precise predictions
  • 🌌Helpful constellation map overlay
  • ⚙️Customizable filters (magnitude, elevation, days ahead)
  • 📊Real-time satellite position tracking
  • 🚀Reliable and consistent performance (historically)
  • 🎨Clean design without intrusive ads
  • 📱Lightweight and responsive app

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes or displays black screen after recent updates
  • ❌Incompatible with iOS 11 and later versions
  • 😕Non-intuitive interface for casual users
  • 📉Neglected development and lack of updates
  • 🔧Limited satellite database
  • 📱Poor iPad optimization
  • 🎮Small buttons difficult to press
  • 🗺️Star chart doesn't align with actual sky
  • 📚Minimal documentation and user guidance
  • ⏰Missing 'tonight' option in day selection
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What's New in Satellite Watcher

1.82

April 27, 2020

This version includes stability improvements and an improved location settings screen

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Does not work

I was glad to see an update as this app was neglected for a long time, but... Today’s update damaged the app. It either crashes or gives a black screen :(
CGCol GT

No longer works

I loved this app for years but it has not been updated to work with the latest iOS version so it no longer functions. Unfortunate.
KKlondike2012

Was the best... Needs an update!

This is hands down the best satellite tracker app out there. But ever since updating my iPhone maybe even two devices ago, it's been incompatible. And I'm heartbroken. I've tried other apps but they don't come near to the finesse of this one. I keep this app on my phone just in case it ever updates so it'll be at the ready. Please, PLEASE make an update! ❤️❤️❤️
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AFAlyssa Isso Fine

Update this! Best there is!

Update this tracker! Nothing else like it! There is no other app that does what yours does! Did you give up on us or something? Willing to pay for it.... geese
SScott77707

UPDATE!!

Need to update for iOS 11!!! Decent app otherwise.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App crashes or shows black screen after updates

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer iOS versions

Bug

Ground plot graph stopped working

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Star chart misalignment with actual sky

Bug

Incomplete satellite database compared to visible satellites

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Difficulty changing time to predict future passes

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Only displays portion of sky in some cases

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Text size doesn't remain larger when zooming

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Requested Features

12 requests

Update for iOS 11+ compatibility

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Apple Watch support

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iPad native version

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Alarm/notification for upcoming satellite passes

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Ability to select multiple satellites to track

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Daylight pass visibility for bright satellites

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Visible magnitude threshold settings

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Database or link to special satellites (ISS, HST)

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Larger buttons for easier interaction

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Better user tutorial or manual

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Reminder feature for upcoming passes

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Include 'tonight' in days to scan option

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FAQ

What does Satellite Watcher do?

Satellite Watcher helps you track and identify the brightest man-made objects in space that are visible to the naked eye. It provides the times and locations where these satellites can be seen, and allows you to log your sightings. The app also offers information on stars and constellations.

What are the key features of Satellite Watcher?

Key features include real-time satellite tracking with magnitude and path display, a preview mode for future passes, detailed information on satellites and constellations, the ability to record sightings, and offline functionality. It also allows customization of displayed satellites and viewing parameters.

Is Satellite Watcher free to use?

Yes, Satellite Watcher is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating it is entirely free for users.

What devices is Satellite Watcher compatible with?

The application is designed to work on both iPhone and iPad devices. It automatically detects your location but also allows manual input of coordinates or zip codes.

Who would benefit from using Satellite Watcher?

This app is ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, amateur stargazers, and educators looking for a tool to identify and learn about satellites, stars, and constellations. It's also highlighted as a great educational activity for children.