Comparison

Satellite Tracker vs Satellite Tracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

Satellite Tracker

Track satellites, the Sun, and the Moon with rise/set times and visibility calculations. Visualize Earth with 3D globe or 2D map views and customize tracking options. Offers free basic functionality with optional subscriptions for expanded satellite access.

Highlights
  • Satellite, Sun, and Moon tracking
  • Rise/set times and visibility calculations
  • 3D globe and 2D map Earth views
  • Customizable tracking options
  • Free basic functionality
  • Optional satellite subscription plans
Features
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Satellite Tracker is the follow on to our award winning HamSat series of applications. Satellite Tracker merges all the features of the iPhone and iPad versions providing you a single application that seamlessly optimizes the screen to the device you’re running it on (check out the various iPhone and iPad screen shots). The application will calculate the rise/set times and associated azimuth and elevation for the selected satellite, Sun or Moon given either the user entered or network retrieved location. There are two modes for satellite rise/set calculations. The first is for those folks wanting to know all overflights for a given location (like Ham radio operators) while the second mode computes only those passes where the satellite would be visible to a ground observer. In the ground observer mode, the calculations not only take into account that the ground is dark but also that the satellite is in sunlight (it even takes into account if the satellite becomes lit or unlit during the pass) In addition, you can see the Earth rendered either as a 3D globe or a 2D map using photo realistic texture maps for the Earth model. The orientation of the map is easily changed by a simple rotation of the device from portrait (3D) to landscape (2D). In either orientation you can zoom in and out as well as pan using the touch screen. There are more than a dozen controls provided to allow you to customize how the application works to meet your specific needs (type of Earth texture used, location, type of overflight calculated…) Finally, the application is now free to download and provides full functionality for tracking, viewing and communicating with the International Space Station (what was the capability of the ISS family of paid apps). The following subscriptions are available for tracking and communicating with a larger set of satellites: -HamSat (Annual and Monthly): Provides access to the NORAD and AMSAT two line element sets which cover all amateur related satellites. -ProSat (Annual and Monthly): Provides access to thousands of satellites grouped into the following categories (from www.celestrak.com): -100 (or so) Brightest -Last 30 Day’s Launches (or so) -Amateur Ham Radio Satellites -CubeSats -Disaster Monitoring -Earth Resources -Education -Engineering -Geodetic -Geostationary -GOES -GPS Operational -Intelsat -Iridium -Molniya -NOAA -Orbcomm -Search & Rescue (SARSAT) -Space & Earth Science -Space Station -Weather To get a feel for the apps, please checkout the iPad quickstart video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiHCGxV0WM8) and associated user’s guide (http://www.vosworx.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SatSeriesHD.pdf) or the iPhone quickstart video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuPccQI9oSg) and it’s user’s guide (http://www.vosworx.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SatSeries.pdf). Please note that InApp payments will be charged to your AppleID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. For more information, please visit our Terms of Service at http://www.vosworx.com/terms-of-service-for-app and our Privacy Policy at http://www.vosworx.com/privacy-policy-for-apps. Thanks to everyone who has sent in their questions/requests and keep them coming! -Craig (support@vosworx.com)

About

Satellite Tracker Pro

Track thousands of satellites in real-time with a 3D Earth model and augmented reality sky gazing. Plan your stargazing sessions with pass predictions and receive personalized notifications for your favorite satellites.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D Earth model with satellite orbits
  • Augmented reality (AR) sky gazing for satellite location
  • Next passes feature for stargazing planning
  • Personalized notifications for satellite passes
  • Interactive satellite radar with detailed information
  • In-depth satellite data
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Explore the Cosmos with Real-Time Satellite Tracker: Your Ultimate Mobile Space Observatory Discover the intriguing world of satellite tracking with Real-Time Satellite Tracker, the most sophisticated and all-encompassing app of its kind. Transform your smartphone into a state-of-the-art celestial observatory and immerse yourself in the wonders of outer space. • 3D Earth Model: Interact with thousands of satellites in real-time as they orbit the Earth on our stunning 3D model. Zoom, rotate, and investigate the globe from the perspective of a satellite. • AR Sky Gazing: Point your device skyward and let our powerful AR mode guide you to effortlessly locate and track satellites. A real-time overlay reveals each satellite's trajectory and position. • Plan Your Stargazing: Use our next passes feature to schedule perfect stargazing nights, complete with precise date and time predictions for the upcoming visible passes of your favorite satellites. • Personalized Notifications & Favorites: Save your top satellites and receive tailored notifications about their forthcoming passes, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to witness them in the sky. • Interactive Satellite Radar: Utilize our cutting-edge radar to detect nearby satellites, access vital information on altitude, speed, and distance from your location. • In-Depth Satellite Data: Delve into detailed data on each satellite. Download Real-Time Satellite Tracker now and embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos!

Screenshots

Satellite Tracker4 screens
Satellite Tracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Tracker Pro at 4.3 against Satellite Tracker's 3.4. Satellite Tracker Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (72% vs 44%). Satellite Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Satellite Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Satellite Tracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Tracker Pro has 65 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Satellite Tracker's written reviews are positive against 72% of Satellite Tracker Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Satellite Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Satellite Tracker versus Satellite Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatellite TrackerSatellite Tracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings)4.3 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1365 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig VosburghKornienko Vyacheslav

Customer experience

Satellite Tracker

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Satellite Tracker Pro

All ratings59 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Satellite Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Amateur Satellites Monthly$1.491 Month
  • All Satellites Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Amateur Satellites Annual$8.991 Year
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  • All Satellites Annual$11.991 Year
None

Satellite Tracker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Satellite Tracker free?
Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Satellite Tracker Pro free?
Satellite Tracker Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Satellite Tracker or Satellite Tracker Pro?
Satellite Tracker Pro is rated higher. Satellite Tracker averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Satellite Tracker Pro averages 4.3 from 65 ratings.
Do Satellite Tracker or Satellite Tracker Pro have ads?
Neither Satellite Tracker nor Satellite Tracker Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Satellite Tracker or Satellite Tracker Pro?
Satellite Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. Most recently, Satellite Tracker was updated on August 21, 2026 and Satellite Tracker Pro on September 20, 2026.

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