# Satellite Tracker by Star Walk vs LARA Lock Reader Assistant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LARA Lock Reader Assistant at 100% against Satellite Tracker by Star Walk's 58%. LARA Lock Reader Assistant also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Satellite Tracker by Star Walk's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (70K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and LARA Lock Reader Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LARA Lock Reader Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Tracker by Star Walk has 70K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Satellite Tracker by Star Walk's written reviews are positive against 100% of LARA Lock Reader Assistant's.

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk ships an update every 2 months, LARA Lock Reader Assistant every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Tracker by Star Walk | LARA Lock Reader Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-by-star-walk/id1248172706/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lara-lock-reader-assistant/id6737262632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 331 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Tony Steward](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775654555) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LARA Lock Reader Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lara-lock-reader-assistant/id6737262632)

This app assists automotive locksmiths by providing a comprehensive database of key, transponder, and Lishi tool information. It helps decode car locks, verify bitting, and offers programming procedures for transponders and remotes, drawing on a vast user-generated feedback database.

**Highlights:** Key, transponder, and remote programming instructions, Lishi tool information and decoding, User-generated feedback database, Visual MACS validation, Rekey wafer swapping, Cutting Tree for bitting optimization, Vehicle make and model information

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Months Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Full access (no eeprom) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Tracker by Star Walk free?

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LARA Lock Reader Assistant free?

LARA Lock Reader Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Tracker by Star Walk or LARA Lock Reader Assistant?

LARA Lock Reader Assistant is rated higher. Satellite Tracker by Star Walk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 70K ratings, while LARA Lock Reader Assistant averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Satellite Tracker by Star Walk or LARA Lock Reader Assistant have ads?

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk shows ads; LARA Lock Reader Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Tracker by Star Walk or LARA Lock Reader Assistant?

Satellite Tracker by Star Walk ships an update every 2 months, and LARA Lock Reader Assistant every 4 days. Most recently, Satellite Tracker by Star Walk was updated on November 1, 2026 and LARA Lock Reader Assistant on October 27, 2026.

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