# Satellite Tracker vs Orbital Traffic

The clearest difference is rating: Orbital Traffic at 4.8 against Satellite Tracker's 2.0. Orbital Traffic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Satellite Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Orbital Traffic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orbital Traffic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbital Traffic has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Satellite Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Orbital Traffic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Satellite Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Orbital Traffic every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Tracker | Orbital Traffic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-sky-map/id1628196485/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-traffic/id6788125984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **12.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deisy Renteria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579364093) | [IAN HUNTER LEWIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788125986) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-sky-map/id1628196485)

Track satellites and the International Space Station in real-time with interactive maps and detailed information. Explore a comprehensive database of various satellite types, from weather and communication to navigation and scientific missions. Offers an ad-free experience and expanded features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time satellite tracking, Interactive sky maps, Comprehensive satellite database, Detailed satellite information, Offline functionality, Ad-free premium experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Orbital Traffic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-traffic/id6788125984)

Visualize the real-time positions of thousands of satellites, space stations, and NEOs on a 3D globe. Discover what's currently overhead, search for specific objects, and learn about their missions and telemetry.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D globe display, Track over 19,000 objects, See what's overhead now, Search object telemetry, Object profiles and history, Watchlist and favorites, Shareable orbital cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Tracker free?

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

### Is Orbital Traffic free?

Orbital Traffic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Tracker or Orbital Traffic?

Orbital Traffic is rated higher. Satellite Tracker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Orbital Traffic averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Satellite Tracker or Orbital Traffic have ads?

Satellite Tracker shows ads; Orbital Traffic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Tracker or Orbital Traffic?

Satellite Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Orbital Traffic every 6 days. Most recently, Satellite Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orbital Traffic on October 28, 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.*