Comparison

SatNOGS vs Handit Remote

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

Head to head
About

SatNOGS

Access a global network of satellite ground stations to communicate with satellites and observe their data. The platform is open to all, with public observation results freely distributed. Resources are available for building your own ground station.

Highlights
  • Global ground station network access
  • Remote ground station operation
  • Satellite communication
  • Public observation data access
  • Ground station building resources
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SatNOGS Network is a global management interface to facilitate multiple ground station operations remotely. An observer is able to take advantage of the full network of SatNOGS ground stations around the world. The network is open to anyone. Any observer is able to utilize all available Ground Stations and communicate with Satellites. All observations results are public and all data are distributed freely under the Creative Commons Atribution-Share Alike license. Whether you own satellite ground station equipment or you want to build one you can head to SatNOGS Project site to get up to date documentation and info on how to build a SatNOGS ground station. App functionality is currently limited by SatNOGS API and will be significantly improved in next major release.

About

Handit Remote

Control your EV3 robot wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect via Bluetooth to monitor battery, motor status, and receive notifications. Customize controls with virtual joysticks or D-pads for a personalized robot driving experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to EV3 brick
  • Live battery and motor status
  • Visual and haptic feedback
  • Virtual D-pad and joystick controls
  • Customizable button functions
  • Motor role and speed assignment
  • Discover tab for accessories and actions
Features
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Control your EV3 robot from your iPhone or iPad. No cables or computer required. Features • Connect to your EV3 brick over Bluetooth and see your brick at a glance. Live battery level, active motor count, and which ports are in use or available. • Auto-connect to your saved brick on launch so you're always ready to go. • Stay informed with visual and haptic feedback for low battery, disconnections, and reconnects. • Choose between a virtual on-screen D-pad or joystick to drive your robot from the Controller tab. • Your iPhone or iPad screen is the controller. Physical gamepads and external controllers are not supported. • Customize every controller button in detail: set Horn pitch and volume, tune your Shake phases, or adjust Burst speed and duration, all per button. • Assign each motor a role (Drive or Action) and set its speed independently. • Browse and search the Discover tab for articles on accessories, actions and more. • Personalize the app with exclusive accent color themes and custom app icons. Available in English and Greek.

Screenshots

SatNOGS4 screens
Handit Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SatNOGS at 5.0 against Handit Remote's 3.0. SatNOGS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Handit Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Handit Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. SatNOGS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SatNOGS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatNOGS ships an update every 5 months, Handit Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
SatNOGS versus Handit Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatNOGSHandit Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor BelovNikolaos Theodoridis

In-app purchases

None

SatNOGS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Handit Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Handit Pro$8.991 Year

Questions

Is SatNOGS free?
SatNOGS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handit Remote free?
Handit Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SatNOGS or Handit Remote?
SatNOGS is rated higher. SatNOGS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Handit Remote averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SatNOGS or Handit Remote have ads?
Neither SatNOGS nor Handit Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SatNOGS or Handit Remote?
SatNOGS ships an update every 5 months, and Handit Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, SatNOGS was updated on June 3, 2026 and Handit Remote on September 17, 2026.

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