# Satellite Tracker vs HFpager

The clearest difference is ads: Satellite Tracker at none against HFpager's shown. Satellite Tracker also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). HFpager's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and HFpager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Satellite Tracker holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Tracker has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Satellite Tracker's written reviews are positive against 71% of HFpager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Tracker | HFpager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Vosburgh](https://appshunter.io/developer/301984770) | [Dmitry Likhtarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/428797499) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amateur Satellites Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| All Satellites Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Amateur Satellites Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| All Satellites Annual | $11.99 | per year |


### HFpager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365)

This utility app enables the exchange of short text messages through audio and radio channels using IFSK modulation. It offers basic reception and transmission functions for free, with a subscription unlocking all features and removing ads.

**Highlights:** IFSK modulation for audio messaging, Send and receive short text messages, Utilizes audio and radio channels, Basic functions free, Subscription removes restrictions and ads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка 12 месяцев | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Tracker free?

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

### Is HFpager free?

HFpager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Tracker or HFpager?

Satellite Tracker is rated higher. Satellite Tracker averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while HFpager averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Satellite Tracker or HFpager have ads?

HFpager shows ads; Satellite Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Tracker or HFpager?

Satellite Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and HFpager every 3 months. Most recently, Satellite Tracker was updated on August 21, 2026 and HFpager on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*