Comparison

SatPredict vs CQ Satellites

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

CQ Satellites

Features
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Track satellite passes with precision using **CQ Satellites**. Built for amateur radio operators, this app gives you fast, accurate predictions for upcoming passes so you never miss a contact. Whether you're chasing the ISS or working FM satellites, you’ll have the key data you need right when it matters. • Real-time AOS and LOS predictions • Clean, no-nonsense interface designed for quick access • Optimised for portable and field operation • Ideal for both experienced operators and those getting started with satellite work Stop guessing. Start planning your passes properly. CQ Satellites puts you in position before the signal arrives.

Screenshots

SatPredict4 screens
CQ Satellites2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CQ Satellites at every 2 months against SatPredict's every 5 months. SatPredict's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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, CQ Satellites every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SatPredict versus CQ Satellites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatPredictCQ Satellites
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArved ViehwegerDigimangos Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SatPredict

No in-app purchases

None

CQ Satellites

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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