# APRS Passcode vs Satellite Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Tracker at 3.4 against APRS Passcode's 1.8. Satellite Tracker also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 20%). APRS Passcode's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APRS Passcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Satellite Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Satellite Tracker holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of APRS Passcode's written reviews are positive against 44% of Satellite Tracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | APRS Passcode | Satellite Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-passcode/id1185571600/reviews) | **[3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) | [Craig Vosburgh](https://appshunter.io/developer/301984770) |

## What reviewers say

### APRS Passcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-passcode/id1185571600)

This utility helps licensed amateur radio operators recover their APRS passcode. Simply enter your valid callsign to receive the passcode needed for APRS client software. It's useful for various desktop APRS applications.

**Highlights:** APRS Passcode Recovery, Enter valid callsign, Compatible with APRS client software, Useful for desktop applications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generate APRS Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generate New APRS Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |


### Satellite Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383)

Track satellites, the Sun, and the Moon with rise/set times and visibility calculations. Visualize Earth with 3D globe or 2D map views and customize tracking options. Offers free basic functionality with optional subscriptions for expanded satellite access.

**Highlights:** Satellite, Sun, and Moon tracking, Rise/set times and visibility calculations, 3D globe and 2D map Earth views, Customizable tracking options, Free basic functionality, Optional satellite subscription plans

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amateur Satellites Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| All Satellites Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Amateur Satellites Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| All Satellites Annual | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APRS Passcode free?

APRS Passcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Satellite Tracker free?

Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, APRS Passcode or Satellite Tracker?

Satellite Tracker is rated higher. APRS Passcode averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Satellite Tracker averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do APRS Passcode or Satellite Tracker have ads?

Neither APRS Passcode nor Satellite Tracker shows ads.

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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.*