Comparison

Wayback Machine vs Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

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

Head to head
About

Wayback Machine

Preserve web pages and tweets for the future. Share content directly to the app to archive it, ensuring links remain accessible for decades. Easily share archived URLs across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Archive web pages
  • Archive tweets
  • Share content to archive
  • Generate shareable URLs
  • Long-term preservation
Features
Currently charting
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Archive Web pages and Tweets to the Wayback Machine! To archive Web pages or Tweets simply "Share" them to this app. From Safari - select the "Share" icon at the bottom of the screen then select this "Wayback Machine" app. From the Twitter app - select the "v" icon at top-right of Tweets, select "Share Tweets via..." then select this "Wayback Machine" app. But first you must add this app to your iOS device's "Share" feature by selecting the Share icon (the up-pointing arrow at the bottom of Safari) then selecting the "..." (More) button and finally adding this app. After you have archived your web pages or Tweets you can confidently share their Wayback Machine URLs via Twitter, Facebook, Email, etc. knowing they will be there for decades to come. Please send bug reports, questions and suggestions to info@archive.org

About

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

Track satellites in real-time, including the ISS and Starlink. Get predictions for upcoming passes and set alerts. Explore satellite orbits and trajectories with various viewing modes.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite tracking
  • Satellite flyby timer
  • Pass predictions
  • Customizable location
  • Fly-with-satellite view
  • Satellite orbit over Earth
Features
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Observe the International Space Station in the sky above you and find out where human-made satellites are right now with SATELLITE TRACKER by STAR WALK! MAIN FEATURES - Real-time satellite tracking - The most outstanding satellites - Satellite flyby timer & pass predictions - Hand-picked passes & customizable location - Fly-with-satellite view - Satellite orbit over Earth Enjoy the easy and comfortable real-time satellite tracking with SATELLITE TRACKER! ► Select a satellite from the list and see its current location in the sky in real-time or track satellite live orbiting Earth. You can track the most famous and brightest satellites, SpaceX’s Stalinks, communications and weather forecasting satellites, and much more! ► At the top of the main screen, the flyby timer counts the amount of time left until the next flyby of the selected satellite over your location. Tap the down arrow to open the list of passes that will be visible from your location in the nearest future. ► Get precise predictions when satellites are visible in the sky above your location. The list of passes allows you to set any alert (one or more) for the satellite's pass that you’d like to witness. Switch between the app’s modes (Globe view, Satellite View, and Sky view) by tapping the round icons at the bottom of the screen. -> Choose Satellite View to enjoy the 3D image of a satellite flying over Earth with the real speed and location. -> Globe view allows you to see a satellite’s trajectory around the Earth's 3D model and on the Earth’s map. -> Find the satellites in the sky by following the arrow pointer with the Sky View mode. The app contains ads. The ISS is available by default. With SATELLITES LIVE subscription, you get an instant ad-free access to tracking satellites live orbiting over Earth and in the sky, the timer for the next appearance, and alerts about the nearest flybys. SATELLITES LIVE is a renewable subscription with a 1-week FREE trial that gives you access to content from within the app on an ongoing basis. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. At the end of each subscription duration (1 month), the subscription will automatically renew until you choose to cancel it, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period. Users can manage their subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. Privacy policy: https://vitotechnology.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: https://vitotechnology.com/terms-of-use.html Never miss satellites passing by in the sky with SATELLITE TRACKER!

Screenshots

Wayback Machine4 screens
Satellite Tracker by Star Walk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Tracker by Star Walk at 4.6 against Wayback Machine's 2.2. Satellite Tracker by Star Walk also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 16%) and ratings volume (70K vs 290). Wayback Machine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Satellite Tracker by Star Walk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Wayback Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Tracker by Star Walk has 70K ratings behind it against 290, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Wayback Machine's written reviews are positive against 58% of Satellite Tracker by Star Walk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Wayback Machine versus Satellite Tracker by Star Walk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWayback MachineSatellite Tracker by Star Walk
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (290 ratings)4.6 (70K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews57.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29070K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB331 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInternet ArchiveVito Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Wayback Machine

All ratings279 ratings
Positive24.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative76.0%

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

All ratings70,274 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews574 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

Wayback Machine

From 290 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable archiving
  • 📚 Vast collection of archived content
  • 🔒 Secure and trustworthy platform

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unintuitive and difficult to navigate
  • 🔑 Login and account issues
  • 💻 Poor mobile optimization

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

From 70K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔭 Excellent for tracking ISS
  • 🌍 Impressive 3D graphics
  • 👍 Helpful for stargazing with kids
  • 🔍 Useful for identifying satellites

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model too restrictive
  • 🔍 Limited satellite tracking options
  • 🕰️ Inaccurate pass timing notifications
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and track specific satellites

Bugs and requests

Wayback Machine

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account creation problems
  • Archiving failures and errors
  • Crashes and freezes when loading content
  • Unresponsive UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve back/close navigation
  • Implement offline content access
  • Integrate with other apps and browsers

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unsubscribe button not working
  • Compass issues causing incorrect orientation
  • Occasional crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more satellite tracking options
  • Improve pass timing accuracy
  • Provide offline mode for remote use
  • Allow tracking of HAM radio satellites
  • Add more detailed satellite information

In-app purchases

None

Wayback Machine

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

Subscriptions8
  • Real Time Satellite Tracking7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Satellite Tracker Premium: 1m$0.991 Month
  • Real Time Satellite Tracking7 Days trial$0.993 Months
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  • Satellite Tracker Premium: 1m$1.991 Month
  • Satellite Tracker Premium: 1m3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Satellite Tracker Premium: 1y$5.991 Year
  • Satellite Tracker Premium: 1y$7.991 Year
  • Satellite Tracker Premium: 1y3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium Access Sale$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$9.99

Questions

Is Wayback Machine free?
Wayback Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Tracker by Star Walk free?
Satellite Tracker by Star Walk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wayback Machine or Satellite Tracker by Star Walk?
Satellite Tracker by Star Walk is rated higher. Wayback Machine averages 2.2 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Satellite Tracker by Star Walk averages 4.6 from 70K ratings.
Do Wayback Machine or Satellite Tracker by Star Walk have ads?
Satellite Tracker by Star Walk shows ads; Wayback Machine does not.
Which is updated more often, Wayback Machine or Satellite Tracker by Star Walk?
Wayback Machine ships an update every 2 months, and Satellite Tracker by Star Walk every 2 months. Most recently, Wayback Machine was updated on October 29, 2026 and Satellite Tracker by Star Walk on October 31, 2026.

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