Comparison

AR Orbits vs OrbitCalc

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

Head to head
About

AR Orbits

Explore the solar system and understand satellite mechanics through augmented reality. This app simplifies complex astrophysics concepts, allowing users to create and plot their own orbits, making rocket science accessible for learning and homework.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality exploration
  • Satellite mechanics simulation
  • Orbit plotting and creation
  • Astrophysics homework assistance
  • Solar system discovery
Features
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Have you ever wondered how satellites work? The phone or tablet you’re holding right now is connected to the internet via satellites, which help you navigate your car, track the weather, and discover new and exciting things about the solar system we live in. With AR Orbits, anyone can become a rocket scientist with the tap of a button. Learn how to plot and create your own orbits, or use the app to help you with your astrophysics homework. Explore a world of physics with AR Orbits.

About

OrbitCalc

This tool helps space enthusiasts, engineers, and researchers precisely calculate satellite orbits. It allows users to determine orbital parameters from vector data or vice versa with accurate results. Save and manage your calculations, and customize measurement units for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Orbital calculations from parameters or vectors
  • Save and revisit previous calculations
  • History page for managing saved work
  • Customizable measurement units
Features
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OrbitCalc – Satellite Orbit Calculator OrbitCalc is a powerful and intuitive tool designed for space enthusiasts, engineers, and researchers to calculate satellite orbits with precision. Whether you need to determine orbital parameters from vectors or vice versa, OrbitCalc provides accurate results in just a few taps. Key Features: • Orbital Calculations – Compute satellite orbits based on orbital parameters or vector data effortlessly. • Save Your Calculations – Keep track of your work and revisit previous calculations anytime. • History Page – View and manage all your saved calculations in one place. • Customizable Measurement Units – Adjust unit preferences to suit your needs. Whether you're a student, researcher, or space professional, OrbitCalc is your go-to app for orbital mechanics calculations. Download OrbitCalc today and explore the universe with precision!

Screenshots

AR Orbits4 screens
OrbitCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Orbits at none against OrbitCalc's 1. AR Orbits also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. OrbitCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR Orbits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AR Orbits against 5.0 for OrbitCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Orbits has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AR Orbits versus OrbitCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR OrbitsOrbitCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurner ThornberryBian Dhoan Kwik

Customer experience

AR Orbits

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OrbitCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AR Orbits

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OrbitCalc

One-time1
  • OrbitCalc Pro$0.99

Questions

Is AR Orbits free?
AR Orbits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OrbitCalc free?
OrbitCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Orbits or OrbitCalc?
OrbitCalc is rated higher. AR Orbits averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while OrbitCalc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AR Orbits or OrbitCalc have ads?
Neither AR Orbits nor OrbitCalc shows ads.

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