# AR Orbits vs OrbitCalc

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.

Both are free to download. OrbitCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR Orbits asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Orbits | OrbitCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-orbits/id1470324501/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitcalc/id6743425109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turner Thornberry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1393266702) | [Bian Dhoan Kwik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793925532) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Orbits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-orbits/id1470324501)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OrbitCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitcalc/id6743425109)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OrbitCalc Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


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