# Starlink Satellite Passes vs Star Debug

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Debug at 100% against Starlink Satellite Passes's 33%. Star Debug also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Starlink Satellite Passes's advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starlink Satellite Passes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Debug asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Debug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starlink Satellite Passes has 171 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Starlink Satellite Passes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Star Debug's.

Starlink Satellite Passes ships an update monthly, Star Debug every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starlink Satellite Passes | Star Debug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlink-satellite-passes/id1624264153/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-debug/id6449881082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/567988393) | [Ihor Lytvynenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690951821) |

## What reviewers say

### Starlink Satellite Passes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlink-satellite-passes/id1624264153)

Visualize satellite paths in real-time using augmented reality. Track over 3200 satellites, including 5G, and discover when they will be visible in your area, day or night. Find the nearest satellite and determine its communication readiness.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality satellite tracking, Real-time satellite location, Day and night pass visibility, Nearest satellite identification, Satellite communication readiness check

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Star Debug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-debug/id6449881082)

Manage your Starlink devices with this alternative tool. It allows you to decode debug data, initiate basic dish and router operations, view telemetry, and create shareable debug data files. The app also checks your internet connection.

**Highlights:** Decode DebugData JSON, Initiate dish operations (Reboot, Stow, Unstow), Initiate router operations (Reboot, WiFi setup), View online telemetry and statuses, Create and share DebugData JSON, Check internet connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starlink Satellite Passes free?

Starlink Satellite Passes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Star Debug free?

Star Debug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Starlink Satellite Passes or Star Debug?

Star Debug is rated higher. Starlink Satellite Passes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Star Debug averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Starlink Satellite Passes or Star Debug have ads?

Neither Starlink Satellite Passes nor Star Debug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starlink Satellite Passes or Star Debug?

Starlink Satellite Passes ships an update monthly, and Star Debug every 2 months. Most recently, Starlink Satellite Passes was updated on October 21, 2026 and Star Debug on October 8, 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.*