# Orbitrack vs SkySafari 7 Pro

The clearest difference is price: Orbitrack at $4.99 against SkySafari 7 Pro's $17.99. Orbitrack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (76% vs 46%). SkySafari 7 Pro's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 964) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.6). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Orbitrack costs $4.99 and SkySafari 7 Pro $17.99 up front. SkySafari 7 Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Orbitrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Orbitrack against 4.6 for SkySafari 7 Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkySafari 7 Pro has 5.5K ratings behind it against 964, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Orbitrack's written reviews are positive against 46% of SkySafari 7 Pro's.

Orbitrack ships an update every 3 weeks, SkySafari 7 Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbitrack | SkySafari 7 Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $17.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitrack/id1092984911/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-7-pro/id1567658979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 964 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #64 |
| Size | 137 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Southern Stars Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/437108146) | [Simulation Curriculum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791341744) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbitrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitrack/id1092984911)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SkySafari 7 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-7-pro/id1567658979)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Reference, #164 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Explore the night sky with an extensive astronomy database and advanced planning tools. Discover astronomical events, control your telescope, and connect with other stargazers in real-time.

**Highlights:** Extensive celestial object database, Advanced event finder, Telescope control (ASCOM Alpaca, INDI, StarSense), Real-time social stargazing (OneSky), Guided sky tours (SkyCast), Observation planning and logging, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkySafari Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SkySafari Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| PGC Galaxy Database | Free | one-time |
| GAIA Star Database | Free | one-time |
| Apollo Lunar Missions | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent observational tool
- 🌟 Powerful and indispensable app
- 👍 Great app, easy to use
- 🔭 Wonderful planetarium app
- 💻 Best mobile tool for telescope control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes upon opening
- 🌍 Lack of Southern Hemisphere support
- 🔍 Complicated interface, not user-friendly
- 🔌 Crashes too often
- 💰 Pay even more for additional features

**Reported bugs**

- Free database downloads fail to complete
- Telescope button crashes the app
- Time settings spontaneously reset
- Observing list crashes the app
- Field of view indicators not working

**Requested features**

- Add ability to quickly edit light form
- Allow custom horizon mask input
- Include surface brightness data for extended objects
- Add transit altitude information for objects
- Improve object search with fuzzy matching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbitrack free?

Orbitrack costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkySafari 7 Pro free?

SkySafari 7 Pro costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orbitrack or SkySafari 7 Pro?

Orbitrack is rated higher. Orbitrack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 964 ratings, while SkySafari 7 Pro averages 4.6 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Orbitrack or SkySafari 7 Pro have ads?

Neither Orbitrack nor SkySafari 7 Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orbitrack or SkySafari 7 Pro?

Orbitrack ships an update every 3 weeks, and SkySafari 7 Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Orbitrack was updated on October 26, 2026 and SkySafari 7 Pro on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Orbitrack or SkySafari 7 Pro?

Orbitrack currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and SkySafari 7 Pro at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*