Comparison

Orbitrack vs PMMO Helper

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

Head to head
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 18, iPad Pro, and iOS 27. Check the Mac App Store for our MacOS version! 8) Requires at least iPhone 8 or iPad (5th generation or later) with 64-bit processor and iOS 16.6 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

PMMO Helper

Features
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PMMO Helper is an independent offline reference tool for PokeMMO players who want quick access to battle preparation data. Use it to: - Browse trainer and Elite Four lineups by region - Match an opponent's team to likely full lineups - Search a compact dex with types, stats, abilities, moves, evolution notes, breeding partners, locations, and held items - Check defensive type matchups and practical reminders - Save favorite lineups for fast lookup The app works without an account. Core reference data is bundled in the app for offline use. PMMO Helper is an independent fan-made utility. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by PokeMMO, PokeKING, Nintendo, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc. Names, marks, and any related artwork belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Orbitrack4 screens
PMMO Helper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PMMO Helper at Free against Orbitrack's $4.99. PMMO Helper also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Orbitrack's advantage is chart position (#86 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

PMMO Helper is free to download; Orbitrack costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbitrack ships an update every 3 weeks, PMMO Helper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Orbitrack versus PMMO Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitrackPMMO Helper
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (964 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings964 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouthern Stars Group, LLC玉琴 孙

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

PMMO Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orbitrack

No in-app purchases

None

PMMO Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbitrack free?
Orbitrack costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PMMO Helper free?
PMMO Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbitrack or PMMO Helper have ads?
Neither Orbitrack nor PMMO Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbitrack or PMMO Helper?
Orbitrack ships an update every 3 weeks, and PMMO Helper every 2 days. Most recently, Orbitrack was updated on October 29, 2026 and PMMO Helper on October 13, 2026.

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