# Planets vs Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planets at 90% against Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map's 50%. Planets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Planets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 969 and 388 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Planets's written reviews are positive against 50% of Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Planets ships an update every 4 months, Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map monthly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planets | Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (969 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets/id305793334/reviews) | **[4.7 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-iss-live-map/id6746504191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **969** | 388 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Q Continuum](https://appshunter.io/developer/305793337) | [Phong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731047500) |

## What reviewers say

### Planets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets/id305793334)

Explore the solar system with a 3D guide. Discover planets, moons, and celestial events with interactive sky views and visibility information. Perfect for budding astronomers.

**Highlights:** 3D solar system guide, 2D sky view, 3D planetarium sky view, Planet visibility times, Rotating 3D planet and moon globes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Accurate and informative
- 🔭 Helpful for stargazing
- 🎓 Educational for kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🧭 Compass/orientation issues
- 🌑 Inaccurate moon phase information
- 🌍 Location/GPS issues
- 🔍 Limited search/zoom functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Moon phase information not accurate
- Compass/orientation not working correctly
- App crashes on certain devices or iOS versions
- Location/GPS not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add Pluto and other dwarf planets
- Include more detailed information on stars and constellations
- Provide notifications for celestial events
- Improve search and zoom capabilities
- Add night mode for better visibility in the dark


### Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-iss-live-map/id6746504191)

Track satellites and the International Space Station in real-time with accurate orbital paths and visibility forecasts. Learn about space missions and receive custom alerts for upcoming passes. Designed for space enthusiasts and stargazers of all levels.

**Highlights:** Live Satellite & ISS Tracking, Satellite Visibility & Pass Forecasts, Educational Insights, User-Friendly Interface, Custom Alerts

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planets free?

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

### Is Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planets or Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map?

Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map is rated higher. Planets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 969 ratings, while Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map averages 4.7 from 388 ratings.

### Do Planets or Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map have ads?

Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map shows ads; Planets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planets or Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map?

Planets ships an update every 4 months, and Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map monthly. Most recently, Planets was updated on October 13, 2026 and Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map on October 13, 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.*