# Astro Track vs Tick Sync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astro Track at none against Tick Sync's 1. Astro Track also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tick Sync's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 56 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tick Sync sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Astro Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

Astro Track ships an update every 56 months, Tick Sync weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Track | Tick Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aminjoni Abdullozoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508893057) | [JIFENG LUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795579307) |

## What reviewers say

### Astro Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-track/id1442268016)

Track the International Space Station's live location on a map. Get real-time updates and see its path across the globe. A must-have for space enthusiasts and anyone curious about our planet from above.

**Highlights:** Live ISS tracking on map, Real-time location updates, Global path visualization, Space station information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tick Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-sync-watch-time-sync/id6795579305)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tick Sync Advanced | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Track free?

Astro Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tick Sync free?

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

### Do Astro Track or Tick Sync have ads?

Neither Astro Track nor Tick Sync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astro Track or Tick Sync?

Astro Track ships an update every 56 months, and Tick Sync weekly. Most recently, Astro Track was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tick Sync on October 9, 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.*
