# Cell Towers US vs Satellite Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cell Towers US at none against Satellite Tracker's 3. Cell Towers US also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cell Towers US asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Cell Towers US against 2.0 for Satellite Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell Towers US has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Cell Towers US's written reviews are positive against 13% of Satellite Tracker's.

Cell Towers US ships an update daily, Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell Towers US | Satellite Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-towers-us/id1233861038/reviews) | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-sky-map/id1628196485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William LaMartin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126630262) | [Deisy Renteria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579364093) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell Towers US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-towers-us/id1233861038)

Discover cell tower locations across the United States. Long-tap on the map to view towers within a 5 km radius and tap markers for licensee information. Use for entertainment as data accuracy may vary.

**Highlights:** Displays US cell tower locations, Map-based interface, Long-tap for tower radius search, Tap markers for licensee info, Uses 2017 FCC data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Satellite Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-sky-map/id1628196485)

Track satellites and the International Space Station in real-time with interactive maps and detailed information. Explore a comprehensive database of various satellite types, from weather and communication to navigation and scientific missions. Offers an ad-free experience and expanded features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time satellite tracking, Interactive sky maps, Comprehensive satellite database, Detailed satellite information, Offline functionality, Ad-free premium experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell Towers US free?

Cell Towers US 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, Cell Towers US or Satellite Tracker?

Cell Towers US and Satellite Tracker are both rated 2.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Cell Towers US or Satellite Tracker have ads?

Satellite Tracker shows ads; Cell Towers US does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cell Towers US or Satellite Tracker?

Cell Towers US ships an update daily, and Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Cell Towers US was updated on October 24, 2026 and Satellite Tracker on October 24, 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.*