Comparison

SatPredict vs GENTracker

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

Head to head
About

SatPredict

Track weather satellites in real-time with live pass predictions and an offline map. Features augmented reality mode for enhanced visualization. Supports a variety of popular weather satellites.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite tracking
  • Offline map functionality
  • Augmented Reality mode
  • Downloadable TLE files
  • Custom location settings
  • Support for multiple weather satellites
Features
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With SatPredict you can smoothly track your favourite weather satellites in real time, anytime and anywhere. The app features built-in support for downloading the latest TLE files and custom location settings. You even have a basic offline map which makes it useful for portable use. You only need an internet connection once to download the TLE files. The app currently supports the following weather satellites: NOAA-15 NOAA-18 NOAA-19 NOAA-20 Suomi-NPP Meteor-MN2 Meteor-MN2-2 MetOp-A MetOp-B MetOp-C FengYun-3B FengYun-3C FengYun-3D Aqua Terra Version 2.0 introduces a new Augmented Reality mode in which you can view a satellite pass right in front of you to make passes easier to understand. Just click on the AR icon next to the satellite information. To achieve the best performance, it is recommended to use an iOS device that has at least an Apple A8 CPU (or better). Support for more satellites is planned for the future.

About

GENTracker

Features
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Compatible with All Argos Linkit, MARGET-II, NAOS Trackers, the GenTracker app will give you a quick access to all you need in one App. Map and Alerts functionalities require a CLS account identification. Bluetooth Connect a tracker to setup configuration, download gps-logs or system-logs Save your configurations into Profiles to re-use it. Use CLS pre-configured Profiles if you are not comfortable changing the configuration options by yourself Visualize your deployed trackers positions on the map and navigate Define/Receive alerts when the tracker surfaces or start/stop transmission Define/Receive alerts when the tracker is out of the zone Define/Receive alerts when the battery is low Use any kind of alert notification : App / SMS / EMAIL Visit our Telemetry Website for more info on CLS Trackers : https://www.cls-telemetry.com/argos-solutions/argos-products/tracker-beacons/

Screenshots

SatPredict4 screens
GENTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SatPredict at 12.1 against GENTracker's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatPredict ships an update every 5 months, GENTracker every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SatPredict versus GENTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatPredictGENTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArved ViehwegerCollecte Localisation Satellites

In-app purchases

None

SatPredict

No in-app purchases

None

GENTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SatPredict free?
SatPredict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GENTracker free?
GENTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SatPredict or GENTracker have ads?
Neither SatPredict nor GENTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SatPredict or GENTracker?
SatPredict ships an update every 5 months, and GENTracker every 9 months. Most recently, SatPredict was updated on November 2, 2026 and GENTracker on November 3, 2026.

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