Comparison

Staslink vs Satellite Tracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

Staslink

Track the International Space Station and Starlink satellites with real-time live maps and HD video feeds from NASA. Get personalized reminders for optimal viewing times and explore the universe from an astronaut's perspective.

Highlights
  • Live ISS & Starlink camera feed from NASA
  • Real-time global tracking with Live Map
  • Reminders for upcoming satellite visits
  • Visibility predictions and statistics
  • HD video of Earth from ISS
  • Smart Tracking Engine
Features
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Satellites ISS & Star Tracker helps you identify the best time to catch a glimpse of International Space Station & Starlink satellites on your night sky. Input your location and tap through to find the best times to observe them near your area. Reminders can be set for upcoming launches and/or high visibility sightings around your location. The satellites & ISS routes in low Earth orbit can be discovered through the 'Live Map'. Track the Starlink Satellites & International Space Station in real-time with HD Live Map and Smart Tracking Engine. Explore the universe and outer space life under the astronaut perspective with Livestream videos directly from NASA. You can also have the chances to stargaze when tracking the orbits through live videos. Plan ahead your plan to catch the glimpse of ISS and SpaceX satellites on the night sky in your area with provided statistics & reminders. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker gives you access to the 24/7 Live HD video of the Earth & Starlink launch recorded directly by NASA. As the ISS station orbits with an average altitude of 250 miles (400 kilometers), you can follow its camera & explore all the Earth's surface within roughly 93 minutes. Launched 60 at a time, the Starlink is described as a "train" of lights as they gracefully move through our skies. With Google Maps integrated into the app, users can easily track the ISS and Starlink around the globe and monitor its movement. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker features: + Live camera feed of ISS & Starlink directly from NASA. + Track the ISS & Starlink around the globe with a Live Map. + Reminders for upcoming Starlink visits with visibility predictions. + Check the ISS & Starlink's live statistics to locate it more easily on the night sky. + Predicted ISS & Starlink location for users for better monitoring and planning at the night sky. Note: When the International Space Station is on the night side of Earth, the video image is black - this is normal. Please do not worry! Sometimes, the live video is not available due to transmission issues or because the crew is changing cameras. In such cases, you will usually have a blue or blank screen. In a few minutes the transmission should return back to normal, so just relax for a moment. This is not a problem with the app. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with neither NASA nor ISS nor Starlink or any space related platforms. All the videos are rights reserved by NASA, we do not own any of these videos. Terms of Use: http://vulcanlabs.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://vulcanlabs.co/privacy-policy/ Any questions? Contact us: support@vulcanlabs.com

About

Satellite Tracker Pro

Track thousands of satellites in real-time with a 3D Earth model and augmented reality sky gazing. Plan your stargazing sessions with pass predictions and receive personalized notifications for your favorite satellites.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D Earth model with satellite orbits
  • Augmented reality (AR) sky gazing for satellite location
  • Next passes feature for stargazing planning
  • Personalized notifications for satellite passes
  • Interactive satellite radar with detailed information
  • In-depth satellite data
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Explore the Cosmos with Real-Time Satellite Tracker: Your Ultimate Mobile Space Observatory Discover the intriguing world of satellite tracking with Real-Time Satellite Tracker, the most sophisticated and all-encompassing app of its kind. Transform your smartphone into a state-of-the-art celestial observatory and immerse yourself in the wonders of outer space. • 3D Earth Model: Interact with thousands of satellites in real-time as they orbit the Earth on our stunning 3D model. Zoom, rotate, and investigate the globe from the perspective of a satellite. • AR Sky Gazing: Point your device skyward and let our powerful AR mode guide you to effortlessly locate and track satellites. A real-time overlay reveals each satellite's trajectory and position. • Plan Your Stargazing: Use our next passes feature to schedule perfect stargazing nights, complete with precise date and time predictions for the upcoming visible passes of your favorite satellites. • Personalized Notifications & Favorites: Save your top satellites and receive tailored notifications about their forthcoming passes, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to witness them in the sky. • Interactive Satellite Radar: Utilize our cutting-edge radar to detect nearby satellites, access vital information on altitude, speed, and distance from your location. • In-Depth Satellite Data: Delve into detailed data on each satellite. Download Real-Time Satellite Tracker now and embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos!

Screenshots

Staslink4 screens
Satellite Tracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Satellite Tracker Pro at none against Staslink's 8. Satellite Tracker Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). Staslink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 67). On price, rating and device support 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. Staslink sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Satellite Tracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Staslink against 4.3 for Satellite Tracker Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Staslink has 20K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Staslink's written reviews are positive against 72% of Satellite Tracker Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Staslink ships an update every 2 months, Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Staslink versus Satellite Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStaslinkSatellite Tracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (20K ratings) — better4.3 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better67
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITEDKornienko Vyacheslav

Customer experience

Staslink

All ratings19,452 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative38.6%

Satellite Tracker Pro

All ratings59 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.3%

User reviews

Staslink

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Fast internet speeds
  • 💡 Useful satellite tracking
  • 🔍 Informative app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Limited free features

Satellite Tracker Pro

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great and simple UI
  • 💡 No in-app purchases
  • 💡 Awesome AR feature
  • 💡 Surprisingly no adds
  • 💡 Free app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy on iOS26
  • 🐛 Crashes often
  • 🐛 Sometimes off by up to 10°
  • 🐛 Globe has problems near poles
  • 🐛 Globe movement issues

Bugs and requests

Staslink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Incorrect satellite pass times
  • Location detection issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track specific satellites
  • Improved location selection and storage
  • Satellite pass notifications
  • 3D sky view for better satellite visualization

Satellite Tracker Pro

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • AR mode camera only turned on first time
  • Globe movement issues
  • Map is jittery and bogged down with data
  • Cannot make Earth move smoothly
  • Cannot see satellite itself
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  • Doesn't show satellites above location

Requested features

24 requests
  • Filter to see selected satellites
  • Preset filters for AR function
  • Section for repeater info (on board Yes/No, PL tone, uplink, downlink)
  • Add GEO satellites
  • Color code different satellites
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  • Camera function with real overlay
  • Option to see non-visible passes
  • See satellite information from Wikipedia/other sources
  • See satellites on the other side of the Earth
  • Amateur radio info (frequencies, mode, receive/transmit)
  • Move Earth with finger better
  • Home page menu/landing page
  • Customization of widget tracking targets
  • Indication of Starlink train visibility
  • View Starlink groups on globe and transit times
  • Option to view all satellites or select groups
  • Show satellite icon instead of dot
  • Optimization of graphics
  • Favorite a satellite
  • Automatically take user to live map spot
  • Small video tutorial on app usage
  • Full NORAD database access
  • Favorite ALL Starlink satellites
  • Easier globe manipulation

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Staslink

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium Tracking3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$34.99
None

Satellite Tracker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Staslink free?
Staslink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Satellite Tracker Pro free?
Satellite Tracker Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Staslink or Satellite Tracker Pro?
Staslink is rated higher. Staslink averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Satellite Tracker Pro averages 4.3 from 67 ratings.
Do Staslink or Satellite Tracker Pro have ads?
Staslink shows ads; Satellite Tracker Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Staslink or Satellite Tracker Pro?
Staslink ships an update every 2 months, and Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. Most recently, Staslink was updated on November 6, 2026 and Satellite Tracker Pro on November 3, 2026.

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