Comparison

SpaceStationAR vs 無線通信ブートラボ

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

Head to head
About

SpaceStationAR

Visualize satellites, stars, and galaxies in augmented reality. Track the International Space Station, Starlink trains, and more overlaid on your surroundings. Access celestial charts, event calendars, and receive notifications for upcoming passes.

Highlights
  • AR satellite pass simulation
  • Real-time satellite tracking
  • Display of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft
  • Satellite orbits on maps and charts
  • Calendar of upcoming passes and launches
  • Satellite pass notifications
  • Night Observation Mode
Features
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SpaceStationAR is an augmented reality (AR) application that simulates the visibility of satellites in the night sky. With SpaceStationAR, you can easily spot the brilliant International Space Station, spectacular Starlink Trains, and various satellites at the forefront of space exploration with your own eyes! As your iPhone or iPad camera captures the scenery around you, SpaceStationAR overlays passes of the International Space Station, the Starlink Train (a group of Starlink satellites), and the Chinese Space Station onto the actual scenery. You can also use the app to find bright stars, galaxies, spacecrafts like Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, and even see the direction of major cities beyond the ground. SpaceStationAR also indicates the positions of geostationary satellites, making it a valuable tool for antenna installation. It can even forecast potential atmospheric re-entries of satellites. You can easily access satellite orbits on maps and celestial charts in addition to the AR views. The "Calendar" tab displays events like upcoming satellite passes and rocket launches within the next two weeks. You can choose a pass from the list and simulate it in AR. SpaceStationAR also comes with an Apple Watch app and a "Today" widget. If you have a compatible device, you can conveniently check a simplified satellite forecast list without needing to open the main app. List of Features * AR simulation of satellite passes overlaid on real landscapes * Real-time tracking of passing satellites (Exclusive to the paid version) * Display of stars, galaxies, black holes, planetary probes, satellites, and world cities in AR (Visibility can be customized by type) * Visualization of satellite passes on maps and celestial charts (Celestial chart feature is available in the paid version) * Presentation of satellite orbits and current locations on a global map * Calendar listing satellite passes within the next two weeks * Support for newly launched satellites * Turn on "Night Observation Mode" to switch AR and the celestial chart to a red-and-black color scheme, helping your eyes stay adapted to the dark (Night Observation Mode is available in the paid version) * Offline app usage * Forecasts potential atmospheric re-entries of satellites (currently in beta) * Satellite pass notifications: Set notification times from 15 minutes to 6 hours before the event for accurate alerts. (Please allow background location updates for precise notifications. Disabling this feature may lead to inaccurate notifications when traveling long distances with the app closed.) The LITE version of the app restricts AR mode display to 30 minutes before satellite passes and does not provide real-time AR functionality. Additionally, advertisements will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/torisat/id361194118?mt=8

About

無線通信ブートラボ

Features
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電波が見える教科書と、いじれる実験室。 無線通信ブートラボは、無線工学を「読む・触る・確かめる」の3ステップで学ぶアプリです。第一級陸上無線技術士(一陸技)の3科目(無線工学の基礎・工学A・工学B)に準拠した構成で、アマチュア無線や陸上特殊無線技士の学習にも使えます。 ■ 教科書 — 動く図で読む ・図はすべて本物の計算。変調度のスライダーを動かすと、側波帯がその場で伸び縮みします ・FMのスペクトルはベッセル関数を実際に数値計算して描画。搬送波が消える瞬間が見えます ・数式はタップで「マイ公式帳」に保存。あとからいつでも見返せます ■ 部品図鑑 ・抵抗器からマグネトロンまで、回路部品を図記号と頻出公式で1ページずつ解説 ・部品が主役の教科書の章へもワンタップで飛べます ■ 無線シミュレータ ・送信機→伝搬路→受信機のブロック図。変調方式・周波数・距離をいじると、送信電力・伝搬損失・受信SNRの読み値が連動して変わります ■ 演習 ・全問オリジナル作問。解説からは「答えの数字が読み値として出ている」シミュレータ設定にジャンプできます ・間違えた問題は復習キューに自動で入ります ■ 設計方針 ・アカウント登録は不要。学習データはすべて端末内に保存され、外部に送信されません ・白基調の紙のような読み心地と、夜の実験室のようなブラックモード(外観切替)

Screenshots

SpaceStationAR4 screens
無線通信ブートラボ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 無線通信ブートラボ at Free against SpaceStationAR's $2.99. SpaceStationAR's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

無線通信ブートラボ is free to download; SpaceStationAR costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SpaceStationAR versus 無線通信ブートラボ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceStationAR無線通信ブートラボ
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToriningen Co.,Ltd.NANPYOYO OFFICE

In-app purchases

None

SpaceStationAR

No in-app purchases

None

無線通信ブートラボ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpaceStationAR free?
SpaceStationAR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 無線通信ブートラボ free?
無線通信ブートラボ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpaceStationAR or 無線通信ブートラボ have ads?
Neither SpaceStationAR nor 無線通信ブートラボ shows ads.

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