Comparison

HamAlert vs Satellite Tracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

HamAlert

Receive instant push notifications for desired amateur radio contacts. Filter alerts by various criteria like callsign, band, mode, and location. Stay updated on DX spots from multiple sources.

Highlights
  • Push notifications for desired stations
  • Filter spots by DXCC, callsign, and location
  • Support for Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, DX cluster, PSK Reporter
  • Filter by band, mode, and time
  • Filter by spotter callsign and DXCC
Features
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This app is a companion to the HamAlert web site (hamalert.org) and lets you receive push notifications from HamAlert. HamAlert is a system that allows amateur radio operators to get notifications when a desired station appears on the DX cluster, the Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, POTA, WWFF Spotline, or PSK Reporter. Spots can be filtered by various criteria, including: • DXCC (both actual and callsign home DXCC) • Callsign • Island reference • Summit reference • Park reference • CQ zone • Continent • Band • Mode • Time and days of week • Source • Spotter callsign and DXCC

About

Satellite Tracker Pro

Track thousands of satellites in real-time with a 3D Earth model and augmented reality sky gazing. Plan your stargazing sessions with pass predictions and receive personalized notifications for your favorite satellites.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D Earth model with satellite orbits
  • Augmented reality (AR) sky gazing for satellite location
  • Next passes feature for stargazing planning
  • Personalized notifications for satellite passes
  • Interactive satellite radar with detailed information
  • In-depth satellite data
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Explore the Cosmos with Real-Time Satellite Tracker: Your Ultimate Mobile Space Observatory Discover the intriguing world of satellite tracking with Real-Time Satellite Tracker, the most sophisticated and all-encompassing app of its kind. Transform your smartphone into a state-of-the-art celestial observatory and immerse yourself in the wonders of outer space. • 3D Earth Model: Interact with thousands of satellites in real-time as they orbit the Earth on our stunning 3D model. Zoom, rotate, and investigate the globe from the perspective of a satellite. • AR Sky Gazing: Point your device skyward and let our powerful AR mode guide you to effortlessly locate and track satellites. A real-time overlay reveals each satellite's trajectory and position. • Plan Your Stargazing: Use our next passes feature to schedule perfect stargazing nights, complete with precise date and time predictions for the upcoming visible passes of your favorite satellites. • Personalized Notifications & Favorites: Save your top satellites and receive tailored notifications about their forthcoming passes, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to witness them in the sky. • Interactive Satellite Radar: Utilize our cutting-edge radar to detect nearby satellites, access vital information on altitude, speed, and distance from your location. • In-Depth Satellite Data: Delve into detailed data on each satellite. Download Real-Time Satellite Tracker now and embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos!

Screenshots

HamAlert1 screens
Satellite Tracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Tracker Pro at 4.3 against HamAlert's 4.0. HamAlert's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 72% of Satellite Tracker Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamAlert ships an update every 5 months, Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HamAlert versus Satellite Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamAlertSatellite Tracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (34 ratings)4.3 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3465 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel KasperKornienko Vyacheslav

Customer experience

HamAlert

All ratings34 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.8%

Satellite Tracker Pro

All ratings59 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

HamAlert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Satellite Tracker Pro

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • AR mode camera only turned on first time
  • Globe movement issues
  • Map is jittery and bogged down with data
  • Cannot make Earth move smoothly
  • Cannot see satellite itself
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  • Doesn't show satellites above location

Requested features

24 requests
  • Filter to see selected satellites
  • Preset filters for AR function
  • Section for repeater info (on board Yes/No, PL tone, uplink, downlink)
  • Add GEO satellites
  • Color code different satellites
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  • Camera function with real overlay
  • Option to see non-visible passes
  • See satellite information from Wikipedia/other sources
  • See satellites on the other side of the Earth
  • Amateur radio info (frequencies, mode, receive/transmit)
  • Move Earth with finger better
  • Home page menu/landing page
  • Customization of widget tracking targets
  • Indication of Starlink train visibility
  • View Starlink groups on globe and transit times
  • Option to view all satellites or select groups
  • Show satellite icon instead of dot
  • Optimization of graphics
  • Favorite a satellite
  • Automatically take user to live map spot
  • Small video tutorial on app usage
  • Full NORAD database access
  • Favorite ALL Starlink satellites
  • Easier globe manipulation

In-app purchases

None

HamAlert

No in-app purchases

None

Satellite Tracker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamAlert free?
HamAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Tracker Pro free?
Satellite Tracker Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HamAlert or Satellite Tracker Pro?
Satellite Tracker Pro is rated higher. HamAlert averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Satellite Tracker Pro averages 4.3 from 65 ratings.
Do HamAlert or Satellite Tracker Pro have ads?
Neither HamAlert nor Satellite Tracker Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamAlert or Satellite Tracker Pro?
HamAlert ships an update every 5 months, and Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. Most recently, HamAlert was updated on October 16, 2026 and Satellite Tracker Pro on October 15, 2026.

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