# Wayback Machine vs Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wayback Machine | Satellite Tracker by Star Walk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayback-machine/id1201888313/reviews) | **[4.6 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-by-star-walk/id1248172706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 290 | **70K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **57.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Internet Archive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197048903) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## What reviewers say

### Wayback Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayback-machine/id1201888313)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Satellite Tracker by Star Walk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-by-star-walk/id1248172706)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real Time Satellite Tracking | $0.49 | per month |
| Satellite Tracker Premium: 1m | $0.99 | per month |
| Real Time Satellite Tracking | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Satellite Tracker Premium: 1m | $1.99 | per month |
| Satellite Tracker Premium: 1m | $1.99 | per month |
| Satellite Tracker Premium: 1y | $5.99 | per year |
| Satellite Tracker Premium: 1y | $7.99 | per year |
| Satellite Tracker Premium: 1y | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*