Comparison

SpaceStationAR LITE vs SatelliteSkill5

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

Head to head
About

SpaceStationAR LITE

Explore the night sky with augmented reality. This app overlays satellite passes, stars, and celestial objects onto your real-world view. Track the ISS, Starlink trains, and more, with calendar events and map visualizations.

Highlights
  • AR satellite pass simulation
  • Display of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft
  • Satellite pass visualization on maps
  • Global map of satellite orbits
  • Calendar of upcoming passes and launches
  • Offline app usage
  • Satellite pass notifications
Features
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SpaceStationAR is an augmented reality (AR) application that simulates the visibility of satellites in the night sky. With SpaceStationAR, you can easily spot the brilliant International Space Station, spectacular Starlink Trains, and various satellites at the forefront of space exploration with your own eyes. As your iPhone or iPad camera captures the scenery around you, SpaceStationAR overlays passes of the International Space Station, the Starlink Train (a group of Starlink satellites), and the Chinese Space Station onto the actual scenery. You can also use the app to find bright stars, galaxies, spacecrafts like Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, and even see the direction of major cities beyond the ground. SpaceStationAR also indicates the positions of geostationary satellites, making it a valuable tool for antenna installation. You can easily access satellite orbits on maps in addition to the AR views. The "Calendar" tab displays events like upcoming satellite passes and rocket launches within the next two weeks. You can choose a pass from the list and simulate it in AR. Apple Watch app and "Today" widget are also available. They show simple lists of satellites' passes. LITE version has some restrictions. AR prediction stops 30 minutes before the passes. Full version without Ads and with the sky chat view is available on the store. http://itunes.apple.com/app/torisat/id361194118?mt=8 List of Features * AR simulation of satellite passes overlaid on real landscapes * Display of stars, galaxies, black holes, planetary probes, satellites, and world cities in AR (Visibility can be customized by type) * Visualization of satellite passes on maps * Presentation of satellite orbits and current locations on a global map * Calendar listing satellite passes within the next two weeks * Support for newly launched satellites * Offline app usage * Satellite pass notifications: Set notification times from 15 minutes to 6 hours before the event for accurate alerts. (Please allow background location updates for precise notifications. Disabling this feature may lead to inaccurate notifications when traveling long distances with the app closed.)

About

SatelliteSkill5

Explore satellites, earth observation, and spatial data through immersive augmented reality challenges. Uncover how satellite technology aids in understanding our planet and contributes to sustainable development goals.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality challenges
  • Satellite exploration
  • Earth observation insights
  • Spatial data and maps
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Interactive virtual tours
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Unleash your inner explorer with SatelliteSkill5, the ultimate app for diving into the captivating world of satellites, earth observation, spatial data, maps, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Prepare for an immersive journey filled with thrilling augmented reality challenges that will leave you craving for more! Embark on a mind-bending adventure as SatelliteSkill5 takes you on a virtual tour of the heavens. Discover the secrets behind satellites and how they revolutionise our understanding of our planet. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences that will transport you to the farthest reaches of space, offering breathtaking views of Earth and unveiling the wonders of satellite technology. Through engaging augmented reality challenges, SatelliteSkill5 transforms learning into a thrilling quest. Delve into the realm of spatial data and maps, unraveling the mysteries they hold and unlocking their potential for solving real-world problems. From climate change to urban planning, gain a profound understanding of how satellite observations and spatial data contribute to a sustainable future. More info at https://5sdiscover.maynoothuniversity.ie/ This project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and Esero Ireland and is supported by: Maynooth University, TU Dublin, Ordnance Survey Ireland, Esri Ireland and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.

Screenshots

SpaceStationAR LITE4 screens
SatelliteSkill54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SatelliteSkill5 at 5.0 against SpaceStationAR LITE's 4.5. SatelliteSkill5 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SpaceStationAR LITE's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SatelliteSkill5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceStationAR LITE has 139 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpaceStationAR LITE ships an update every 2 weeks, SatelliteSkill5 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SpaceStationAR LITE versus SatelliteSkill5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceStationAR LITESatelliteSkill5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (139 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings139 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB301 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToriningen Co.,Ltd.Jonathan Faull

Customer experience

SpaceStationAR LITE

All ratings139 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative43.8%

SatelliteSkill5

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SpaceStationAR LITE

No in-app purchases

None

SatelliteSkill5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpaceStationAR LITE free?
SpaceStationAR LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SatelliteSkill5 free?
SatelliteSkill5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpaceStationAR LITE or SatelliteSkill5?
SatelliteSkill5 is rated higher. SpaceStationAR LITE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while SatelliteSkill5 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SpaceStationAR LITE or SatelliteSkill5 have ads?
SpaceStationAR LITE shows ads; SatelliteSkill5 does not.
Which is updated more often, SpaceStationAR LITE or SatelliteSkill5?
SpaceStationAR LITE ships an update every 2 weeks, and SatelliteSkill5 monthly. Most recently, SpaceStationAR LITE was updated on September 21, 2026 and SatelliteSkill5 on September 18, 2026.

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