Best Sputnik! alternatives: apps like Sputnik!

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated November 2026

Applicate Ltd

Sputnik! is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Sputnik!

#1

Satellite Tracker by Craig Vosburgh

ProSat, HamSat, ISS

Editor's Choice

3.4(13 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Track satellites, the Sun, and the Moon with rise/set times and visibility calculations. Visualize Earth with 3D globe or 2D map views and customize tracking options. Offers free basic functionality with optional subscriptions for expanded satellite access.

#2

Starlink Satellite Passes by Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello

Satellite Tracker in AR

Strong Contender

4.3(171 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Visualize satellite paths in real-time using augmented reality. Track over 3200 satellites, including 5G, and discover when they will be visible in your area, day or night. Find the nearest satellite and determine its communication readiness.

#3

Satellite Tracker Pro by Kornienko Vyacheslav

Pass prediction included

Worth Considering

4.3😊(67 ratings)

Free

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Track thousands of satellites in real-time with a 3D Earth model and augmented reality sky gazing. Plan your stargazing sessions with pass predictions and receive personalized notifications for your favorite satellites.

What We Love

👍 Great and simple UI
💡 No in-app purchases
💡 Awesome AR feature
💡 Surprisingly no adds
💡 Free app
💡 More satellites than other apps
💡 User-friendly
💡 Cool app
💡 Best satellite tracker
💡 Works well
💡 Good design
💡 Easy to use

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy on iOS26
🐛 Crashes often
🐛 Sometimes off by up to 10°
🐛 Globe has problems near poles
🐛 Globe movement issues
🐛 AR mode camera not working
🐛 Clunky interface
🐛 Difficult to manipulate map
🐛 Lacks information
🐛 Terrible globe manipulation
🐛 Doesn't show satellites above location

More apps like Sputnik!

Find satellites and channels

Discover detailed information about TV channels and satellites. Save favorites for offline access and utilize location services to find satellite data like azimuth and elevation.

Channel informationSatellite dataOffline access

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Iridium SatFinder

Iridium SatFinder

Iridium SatFinder

Iridium Satellite Locator

Track the visibility of Iridium satellites overhead. Identify which satellite is likely serving local Iridium connections. This tool is provided as a service and is not affiliated with Iridium.

Satellite visibility trackingLocal connection satellite identificationIridium satellite data

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StarLink FACP-Saver Calculator

StarLink FACP-Saver Calculator

StarLink FACP-Saver Calculator

by NAPCO Security Technologies

This tool helps fire alarm sales professionals calculate potential subscriber savings when switching from traditional phone lines to new communication technology. Input subscriber costs and business data to generate customized savings reports that can be shared via text or email.

Calculate subscriber savingsConvert from POTS to new techInput actual telephone line costs

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Satellite Transponders

Satellite Transponders

Satellite Transponders

Satellite dish installation

Access a comprehensive database of global TV satellites and their parameters. Easily search for channels, providers, and satellite information, and manage your favorites. An optional professional version offers advanced features like augmented reality and smart searching.

Global satellite databaseSearch by channel, satellite, radio, providerDisplay channel, radio, provider details

free with in-app purchases

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SDR-Control Mobile

SDR-Control Mobile

SDR-Control Mobile

Your Icom radio on your iPhone

Control your Icom radio remotely from your iPhone. View spectrum scope, waterfall, and access all radio controls over Wi-Fi or the internet. Supports various Icom models and includes features for ham radio operators.

Spectrum scope and waterfall displayFull radio controlRemote operation over Wi-Fi/internet

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SatCatcher-Dish Set & Pointing

SatCatcher-Dish Set & Pointing

SatCatcher-Dish Set & Pointing

Satellite Dish Install & Align

This app simplifies satellite dish installation and alignment using augmented reality and GPS. It guides you through choosing a satellite, finding its position in space, and adjusting your antenna for optimal signal reception.

Augmented reality satellite displayGPS location and satellite directionCompass and sound assistant for orientation

free with in-app purchases

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ISS Tracker: Space Station

ISS Tracker: Space Station

ISS Tracker: Space Station

Live Map & Flyover Alerts

Monitor the International Space Station's live position and vital telemetry data in real-time. Track its orbit, altitude, velocity, and internal environmental systems. Ideal for space enthusiasts and students interested in space exploration.

Real-time ISS position trackingInteractive world mapAltitude and velocity data

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