# RS vs Satellite Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Tracker at 3.4 against RS's 1.9. Satellite Tracker also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). RS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (75 vs 13). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. RS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Satellite Tracker holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RS has 75 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of RS's written reviews are positive against 44% of Satellite Tracker's.

RS ships an update every 8 months, Satellite Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | Satellite Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews) | **[3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Craig Vosburgh](https://appshunter.io/developer/301984770) |

## What reviewers say

### RS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632)

Control compatible transceivers, share voice and pictures, and view station locations on a map. Access received station information, send text messages, and manage call sign and repeater lists. Customize transceiver and application settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Transceiver DR functions, Send and receive voice and pictures, Map repeater and station locations, Read and edit received station information, Send and receive text messages, Manage call sign and repeater lists, Import/Export data

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with IC-705
- 👍 Works with ID-52
- 👍 Map feature useful
- 👍 Past contacts visible
- 👍 Quick bug fixes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on map screen
- 🐛 Crashes when sending photos
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Not connecting to ID-52
- 🐛 Not connecting to iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using map function
- App crashes on map screen
- App closes when opening map
- Not staying connected to the app
- Connection unsuccessful error message

**Requested features**

- Add support for ID-5100
- Add support for ID-51A Plus 2
- Add support for ID-50
- Add support for IC-705
- Improve repeater list


### 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 RS free?

RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Satellite Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RS or Satellite Tracker?

Satellite Tracker is rated higher. RS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Satellite Tracker averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do RS or Satellite Tracker have ads?

Neither RS nor Satellite Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RS or Satellite Tracker?

RS ships an update every 8 months, and Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, RS was updated on September 22, 2026 and Satellite Tracker on August 21, 2026.

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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.*