Comparison

SpaceStationAR LITE vs Satellite Tracker / Radar

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

Satellite Tracker / Radar

Explore the night sky with this AR-powered guide. Identify satellites like the ISS and Starlink, constellations, and stars by pointing your phone at the sky. Get real-time tracking, pass predictions, and notifications for visible celestial events.

Highlights
  • AR Sky Guide
  • Satellite tracking (ISS, Starlink)
  • Constellation and star identification
  • Live sky radar and 3D globe
  • Pass predictions and notifications
  • Offline mode
  • Large satellite database
Features
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Turn your phone into the ultimate AR Sky Guide. Identify lights in the night sky instantly. Whether tracking the International Space Station (ISS), watching a Starlink train, or identifying Constellations, Satellite Tracker provides professional-grade data with a stunning interface. NEW: AR STARGAZING MODE Stop guessing where to look. We've expanded our Augmented Reality view to include the stars! Identify Stars & Constellations: Align your phone to see constellation lines and star names drawn over the real sky. Satellite AR: Spot the ISS, Hubble, and thousands of satellites with precise zenith alignment. Unified View: See how satellites move through the constellations in real-time. NEW: AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) MODE Stop guessing where to look. Activate the AR Sky View and point your camera at the sky. The app overlays the exact position of satellites, the ISS, and celestial objects directly on your screen. Align the zenith arrow and spot objects in seconds. CORE FEATURES: Live Sky Radar & 3D Globe Visualize Earth and its orbiters like never before. Switch between a 2D Radar Scope for polar plotting or a stunning 3D Interactive Globe to see satellite trajectories relative to the Earth's day/night line. ISS & Starlink Tracker Get precise Pass Predictions. We calculate flyovers specifically for your location using the latest SGP4 propagation data. ISS Spotter: Know exactly when the Space Station will rise and set. Starlink Trains: Track the famous "string of pearls" satellite constellations. Notify Me: Set alerts for the next 2 hours or next 6 hours so you never miss a visible pass. Massive Database (NORAD/TLE) Access a catalog of over 12,000+ objects. From active weather satellites to space junk and classified bodies. Search: Find objects by Common Name or NORAD ID. Classify: Color-coded filters for LEO, MEO, GEO, and HEO orbits. Live Telemetry: View real-time altitude, velocity, range, and doppler shift. Power User Tools Offline Mode: Heading to a dark-sky preserve? Predictions work without internet access. Device Optimization: Adjustable "Satellite Limit" to ensure smooth performance on any device. Download Satellite Tracker today and join the community of sky-watchers. Never ask "What was that light?" again.

Screenshots

SpaceStationAR LITE4 screens
Satellite Tracker / Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Satellite Tracker / Radar at ad-supported against SpaceStationAR LITE's free with in-app purchases. SpaceStationAR LITE's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 32). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SpaceStationAR LITE against 4.4 for Satellite Tracker / Radar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of SpaceStationAR LITE's written reviews are positive against 50% of Satellite Tracker / Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpaceStationAR LITE ships an update every 2 weeks, Satellite Tracker / Radar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpaceStationAR LITE versus Satellite Tracker / Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceStationAR LITESatellite Tracker / Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (140 ratings) — better4.4 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToriningen Co.,Ltd.MICHAL DOMINIK GIZA

Customer experience

SpaceStationAR LITE

All ratings140 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative43.8%

Satellite Tracker / Radar

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SpaceStationAR LITE

No in-app purchases

None

Satellite Tracker / Radar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpaceStationAR LITE free?
SpaceStationAR LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Tracker / Radar free?
Satellite Tracker / Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpaceStationAR LITE or Satellite Tracker / Radar?
SpaceStationAR LITE is rated higher. SpaceStationAR LITE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Satellite Tracker / Radar averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.
Do SpaceStationAR LITE or Satellite Tracker / Radar have ads?
Both SpaceStationAR LITE and Satellite Tracker / Radar show ads.
Which is updated more often, SpaceStationAR LITE or Satellite Tracker / Radar?
SpaceStationAR LITE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Satellite Tracker / Radar weekly. Most recently, SpaceStationAR LITE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Satellite Tracker / Radar on October 27, 2026.

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