Comparison

GENTracker vs CQ Satellites

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

Head to head
About

GENTracker

Features
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Compatible with All Argos Linkit, MARGET-II, NAOS Trackers, the GenTracker app will give you a quick access to all you need in one App. Map and Alerts functionalities require a CLS account identification. Bluetooth Connect a tracker to setup configuration, download gps-logs or system-logs Save your configurations into Profiles to re-use it. Use CLS pre-configured Profiles if you are not comfortable changing the configuration options by yourself Visualize your deployed trackers positions on the map and navigate Define/Receive alerts when the tracker surfaces or start/stop transmission Define/Receive alerts when the tracker is out of the zone Define/Receive alerts when the battery is low Use any kind of alert notification : App / SMS / EMAIL Visit our Telemetry Website for more info on CLS Trackers : https://www.cls-telemetry.com/argos-solutions/argos-products/tracker-beacons/

About

CQ Satellites

Features
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Track satellite passes with precision using **CQ Satellites**. Built for amateur radio operators, this app gives you fast, accurate predictions for upcoming passes so you never miss a contact. Whether you're chasing the ISS or working FM satellites, you’ll have the key data you need right when it matters. • Real-time AOS and LOS predictions • Clean, no-nonsense interface designed for quick access • Optimised for portable and field operation • Ideal for both experienced operators and those getting started with satellite work Stop guessing. Start planning your passes properly. CQ Satellites puts you in position before the signal arrives.

Screenshots

GENTracker4 screens
CQ Satellites2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CQ Satellites at every 2 months against GENTracker's every 9 months. GENTracker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GENTracker ships an update every 9 months, CQ Satellites every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GENTracker versus CQ Satellites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGENTrackerCQ Satellites
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollecte Localisation SatellitesDigimangos Ltd

In-app purchases

None

GENTracker

No in-app purchases

None

CQ Satellites

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GENTracker free?
GENTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CQ Satellites free?
CQ Satellites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GENTracker or CQ Satellites have ads?
Neither GENTracker nor CQ Satellites shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GENTracker or CQ Satellites?
GENTracker ships an update every 9 months, and CQ Satellites every 2 months. Most recently, GENTracker was updated on October 27, 2026 and CQ Satellites on October 24, 2026.

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