# Satellite Tracker vs Pips!

The clearest difference is rating: Pips! at 5.0 against Satellite Tracker's 3.4. Satellite Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 Pips! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pips! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. 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.

Satellite Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Pips! every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Tracker | Pips! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips/id1603871264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Vosburgh](https://appshunter.io/developer/301984770) | [Jason Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603871266) |

## 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 |


### Pips!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips/id1603871264)

Generate custom tone sequences for time synchronization, inspired by global broadcast signals. Control frequency, duration, and volume to create unique 'pips' for personal or professional use. Includes presets from international broadcasters.

**Highlights:** Build custom pip sequences, Control frequency, duration, and volume, Use built-in presets, Recreate historical time signals, Generate new tone combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Tracker free?

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

### Is Pips! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Tracker or Pips!?

Pips! is rated higher. Satellite Tracker averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Pips! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Satellite Tracker or Pips! have ads?

Neither Satellite Tracker nor Pips! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Tracker or Pips!?

Satellite Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Pips! every 25 months. Most recently, Satellite Tracker was updated on August 21, 2026 and Pips! on June 8, 2026.

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