Comparison

Orbitrack vs Crypto Pie

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

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About

Orbitrack

Explore thousands of satellites in orbit with this augmented and virtual reality spaceflight simulator. Visualize spacecraft, track their paths, and learn about their missions with detailed 3D models and real-time data. Experience space from a new perspective.

Highlights
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality modes
  • Track over 5000 spacecraft
  • Detailed 3D satellite models
  • Voice-controlled VR
  • Radio frequency data for amateur satellites
  • Real-time satellite data updates
  • Time Flow controls
Features
Currently charting
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Orbitrack is a brand-new, Augmented-and-Virtual-Reality satellite tracker and spaceflight simulator! It's your pocket guide to the thousands of spacecraft in orbit around our home planet. 1) More than 16,000 spacecraft, including all active satellites, classified military satellites, the International Space Station, and SpaceX's Starlink communication satellites. 2) Rich new graphics, rewritten using Apple's Metal graphics API, show atmospheric effects, city lights on Earth’s night side, and highly-detailed 3D satellite models. 3) Voice-controlled Virtual Reality mode that works with any smartphone VR viewer. iPhone only. 4) A true "augmented reality" mode that helps you find satellites in the sky by blending the sky chart with video from your phone's camera. Works with Orbit and Satellite views too! 5) Radio frequency data for amateur radio satellites. 6) Updated descriptions for hundreds of spacecraft. Every satellite now has a description from n2yo.com. 7) Supports the latest Apple hardware and software: iPhone 13, iPad Pro, and iOS 15. Check the Mac App Store for our MacOS version! 8) Requires at least iPhone 6 or iPad Air with 64-bit processor and iOS 12 or later. 9) New sound effects and ambient background music. 10) New Time Flow controls let you easily set the date and time, and animate the view. If you're new to Orbitrack, here's what it can do: • Track thousands of satellites. Orbitrack will tell you when spacecraft pass overhead, show you where to find them in the sky, and let you track them across the planet. • Teach you about the International Space Station, Starlink, and hundreds of other satellites in orbit, with comprehensive mission descriptions. • Show the view from any satellite, and see the Earth from orbit just as the “bird” sees it! Orbitrack includes detailed 3D models for dozens of satellites – see them up close from any angle! • Stay on top of the space race. Orbitrack updates its satellite data from n2yo.com and celestrak.com every hour. When new spacecraft are launched, maneuver into new orbits, or fall back into the atmosphere, Orbitrack shows you what’s happening up there, right now. Orbitrack isn’t just powerful – it’s incredibly easy to use! You don’t need an aerospace degree to become an expert satellite tracker. Orbitrack puts advanced capabilities at your fingertips, with the same intuitive touch interface you use every day. The new VR mode is an out-of-this-world experience. Become an astronaut without ever leaving Planet Earth! And if that’s not enough, Orbitrack includes detailed, built-in Help – and expert, responsive technical support.

About

Crypto Pie

Demystify cryptocurrency and blockchain jargon with this comprehensive dictionary. It offers clear, concise explanations of over 200 terms, categorized for easy learning. Perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of digital assets.

Highlights
  • 200+ cryptocurrency and blockchain terms
  • Concise, easy-to-understand definitions
  • Terms categorized by topic
  • Audio pronunciation for all terms
  • Filter terms by difficulty
  • Clean and intuitive UI
Features
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HODL? Blockchain? NFT? Cold Storage? Exchange? If you’ve been dabbling in Cryptocurrency, chances are you’ve seen these terms repeated - and then some! With Cryptocurrency and Blockchain becoming more of a household discussion on a daily basis, it’s time to understand what these terms are all about. Crypto Pie is a comprehensive dictionary of 200+ Cryptocurrency and Blockchain terms, all concisely written and easily explained for the average Jane and ordinary Joe. No computer science degree required! Already know the basics? Crypto Pie has an extensive term list; including General, Fundamental Crypto, Blockchain, Altcoin & Token, Web3 & Advanced Crypto. Each term is uniquely categorized to help you learn the ropes quicker. WHO IS THIS APP MADE FOR? ◆ Crypto Pie is made for anybody who is interested in learning about the components of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in easy-to-read definitions. WHAT IS THE APPS MAIN PURPOSE? ◆ Crypto Pie’s main purpose is providing a high-level explanation of 200+ terms you will often hear in the world of Cryptocurrency. WHY IS THIS APP NECESSARY? ◆ Whether you have no idea what Cryptocurrency or Blockchain are, or if you have a decent understanding, Crypto Pie aims to fill in the blanks. APP FEATURES: ● Clean and intuitive User Interface. ● 200+ terms organized in 6 categories: General Term, Fundamental Crypto, Blockchain, Altcoin & Token, Web3 & Advanced Crypto. ● All terms are uniquely designed according to their category. ● All term definitions are concisely written by humans to be understood by beginners. ● Audio pronunciation of all terms. ● Filter terms by difficulty level. ● Optional PREMIUM feature allows you to quickly and easily jump from relevant term to relevant term. No more wondering why your Uncle Greg is telling everybody he's HODLing. No more confusion when your neighbor tells you about her new ASIC miner. No more assuming Blockchain is a building-block toy. Crypto Pie. Learn Crypto. Easy as Pie! DISCLAIMER: CRYPTO PIE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CRYPTO PIE IS NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL OR INVESTMENT ADVICE. YOU SHOULD SEEK PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL, LEGAL AND INVESTMENT ADVICE IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING AN INVESTMENT.

Screenshots

Orbitrack4 screens
Crypto Pie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crypto Pie at Free against Orbitrack's $4.99. Crypto Pie also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Orbitrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Crypto Pie is free to download; Orbitrack costs $4.99 up front. Crypto Pie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbitrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Orbitrack against 4.6 for Crypto Pie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 963 and 290 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Orbitrack's written reviews are positive against 77% of Crypto Pie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbitrack ships an update every 2 months, Crypto Pie every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Orbitrack versus Crypto Pie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitrackCrypto Pie
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (963 ratings) — better4.6 (290 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings963 — better290
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouthern Stars Group, LLCToo Much Wasabi, LLC

Customer experience

Orbitrack

All ratings963 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative15.4%

Crypto Pie

All ratings290 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.6%

User reviews

Orbitrack

From 963 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great features
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💡 Innovative tracking
  • 🔍 Detailed satellite information
  • 🌍 Realistic Earth and sky views

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Paid app
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔊 Annoying music
  • 🗺️ Outdated satellite data
  • 🔍 Inaccurate magnitude estimates

Crypto Pie

From 290 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very informative app
  • 👍 Excellent dictionary for crypto terms
  • 👍 Great crypto wallet
  • 👍 Very helpful and resourceful
  • 👍 Worth the price for crypto users

Room to improve

  • 👎 Missing related backup terms
  • 👎 No search function found
  • 👎 Misleading, no crypto received
  • 🐛 Nag screen every time an item is viewed
  • 👎 Premium subscription required for data

Bugs and requests

Orbitrack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Motion tracking issues
  • Stuck on old date
  • Accelerometer not working
  • Satellite positions not accurate

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sort by magnitude feature
  • Favorite satellites option
  • Customizable field of view
  • Notifications for visible passes
  • Metric/imperial toggle

Crypto Pie

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Nag screen every time an item is viewed
  • Free unlock is a scam

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add dark icons
  • Make learning experience more fun than just a dictionary

In-app purchases

None

Orbitrack

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Crypto Pie

One-time1
  • Premium Version - Crypto Pie$4.99

Questions

Is Orbitrack free?
Orbitrack costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crypto Pie free?
Crypto Pie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orbitrack or Crypto Pie?
Orbitrack is rated higher. Orbitrack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 963 ratings, while Crypto Pie averages 4.6 from 290 ratings.
Do Orbitrack or Crypto Pie have ads?
Crypto Pie shows ads; Orbitrack does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbitrack or Crypto Pie?
Orbitrack ships an update every 2 months, and Crypto Pie every 3 months. Most recently, Orbitrack was updated on October 14, 2026 and Crypto Pie on October 14, 2026.

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