# GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking vs HamClock

The clearest difference is rating: GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking at 3.6 against HamClock's 2.9. GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.4). HamClock's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking costs $9.99 and HamClock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking's written reviews are positive against 48% of HamClock's.

GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking ships an update every 3 months, HamClock every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking | HamClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[3.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gosatwatch-satellite-tracking/id300546718/reviews)** | [2.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamclock/id349645947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | #184 |
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoSoftWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/284980815) | [Ben Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/349645950) |

## What reviewers say

### GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gosatwatch-satellite-tracking/id300546718)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Track satellites in real-time on your Apple device. See when and where the International Space Station and other spacecraft, including SpaceX vehicles, are visible from anywhere. Also helps determine satellite dish orientation.

**Highlights:** Real-time satellite tracking, Visibility predictions, SpaceX spacecraft tracking, Dish orientation tool, World map and sky views, Pass alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate satellite tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔭 Great visualization tools
- 💡 Ability to add custom satellites
- 🌍 Detailed global map view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🗺️ Outdated or incomplete satellite database
- 🔍 Lack of detailed satellite information
- 📲 No cross-device sync

**Reported bugs**

- Compass orientation issues on some devices
- Passes not updating or disappearing
- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Inability to update orbital data

**Requested features**

- Add Iridium flare predictions
- Include uplink/downlink frequencies for amateur radio satellites
- Implement 24/7 pass predictions (not just night)
- Add ability to animate satellite tracking
- Provide more zoom and customization options for maps


### HamClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamclock/id349645947)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

This app provides a clear display of local and UTC time, along with sunrise/sunset and grid square information for amateur radio operators. It features an interactive map to find grid squares and displays the gray line. Optimized for both phone and watch, it's a useful tool for ham radio enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Local and UTC time display, Sunrise/sunset times, Grid square locator, Interactive grid square map, Gray line display, Watch compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking free?

GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamClock free?

HamClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking or HamClock?

GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking is rated higher. GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking averages 3.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while HamClock averages 2.9 from 25 ratings.

### Do GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking or HamClock have ads?

Neither GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking nor HamClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking or HamClock?

GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking ships an update every 3 months, and HamClock every 4 months. Most recently, GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking was updated on October 24, 2026 and HamClock on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking or HamClock?

GoSatWatch Satellite Tracking currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and HamClock at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*