# SatSquatch vs SatelliteWx

The clearest difference is rating: SatelliteWx at 5.0 against SatSquatch's 4.3. SatelliteWx also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). SatSquatch's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SatSquatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SatelliteWx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SatelliteWx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SatSquatch has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SatSquatch ships an update every 3 weeks, SatelliteWx every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SatSquatch | SatelliteWx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsquatch/id1504271649/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellitewx/id6775533807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WxByte LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504271648) | [Satellite Weather LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775533809) |

## What reviewers say

### SatSquatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsquatch/id1504271649)

Visualize detailed weather data with customizable maps. Access free satellite imagery and advanced layers with a subscription. Perfect for weather enthusiasts seeking beautiful, high-quality data.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather maps, GOES weather satellite data, Real-time high-res mesoanalysis, MRMS data layers, User-friendly interface, Subscription for advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SatSquatch Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| SatSquatch Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### SatelliteWx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellitewx/id6775533807)

Access live GOES satellite imagery, radar, lightning data, and severe weather overlays. Offers free access to all data with optional Pro features for enhanced resolution and advanced tools.

**Highlights:** Live GOES satellite imagery, Mosaic radar and lightning detection, Severe weather overlays, Advanced Pro tools, High-resolution local views, Animation loops, Drawing and measurement tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Satellite Weather Pro (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Satellite Weather  Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SatSquatch free?

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

### Is SatelliteWx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SatSquatch or SatelliteWx?

SatelliteWx is rated higher. SatSquatch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while SatelliteWx averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SatSquatch or SatelliteWx have ads?

Neither SatSquatch nor SatelliteWx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SatSquatch or SatelliteWx?

SatSquatch ships an update every 3 weeks, and SatelliteWx every 3 days. Most recently, SatSquatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and SatelliteWx on October 21, 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.*