SatPredict vs SimpleCW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time satellite tracking
- Offline map functionality
- Augmented Reality mode
- Downloadable TLE files
- Custom location settings
- Support for multiple weather satellites
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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.
SimpleCW
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Read Morse and digital-mode signals from audio with SimpleCW (formerly HamChat). Tune one receiver, watch the waterfall, and follow decoded text in the transcript. CW includes automatic tone acquisition or manual tuning, Otsu and Bayesian decoders, a live keying trace, speed estimates, and input-level feedback. An optional on-device ML CW decoder is included with Premium Modes Unlock on iOS 18 or later and macOS 15 or later. Decoder results depend on signal quality and sending style; Otsu is the default. Receive CW, PSK31/63, MFSK, Olivia, and RTTY. Classical receive in every mode and CW transmit remain free. A three-minute trial lets you try other transmit modes. The existing one-time Premium Modes Unlock purchase adds unlimited digital-mode transmit and the optional ML CW decoder. Use the microphone or a compatible audio interface. On Mac, System Audio can receive audio from other software with the appropriate system permission. Audio processing stays on the device. Copy or share the resulting transcript.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SatPredict at none against SimpleCW's 1. SatPredict also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). SimpleCW's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SimpleCW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SatPredict asks for nothing beyond the download.
SatPredict ships an update every 5 months, SimpleCW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SatPredict | SimpleCW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arved Viehweger | Jeroen Rombouts |
In-app purchases
SatPredict
No in-app purchases
SimpleCW
- Unlock TX Modes$2.99









