HamAlert vs Satellite Tracker Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, the DX cluster 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
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HamAlert at every 4 months against Satellite Tracker Pro's every 11 months. HamAlert also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for HamAlert against 4.3 for Satellite Tracker Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 65 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 72% of Satellite Tracker Pro's.
HamAlert ships an update every 4 months, Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamAlert | Satellite Tracker Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (29 ratings) | 4.3 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 72.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manuel Kasper | Kornienko Vyacheslav |
Customer experience
HamAlert
Satellite Tracker Pro
In-app purchases
HamAlert
No in-app purchases
Satellite Tracker Pro
No in-app purchases
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