pxSatelliteTracking vs TrackSat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pxSatelliteTracking
Visualize satellite positions on Earth or in the sky with this tracking application. Receive notifications for approaching satellites and manage TLE files for accurate data.
- Satellite position visualization
- Earth view
- Sky view
- Satellite approaching notifications
- TLE file handling
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Satellite tracking application for iPhone/iPod/iPad. This application enable to see satellites position on earth, or in the sky. - satellite approaching notification - TLE file handling
TrackSat
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Track 15,000+ satellites in real time on a live 3D map. See exactly what's flying over your location right now — from the ISS to Starlink, GPS, weather satellites, and more. FEATURES: • Real-time tracking of 15,000+ satellites worldwide • See what's above your location right now • Tonight's visible passes — never miss the ISS again • Time Travel — rewind or fast-forward up to 24 hours • Search any satellite by name or NORAD ID • Filter by category: Starlink, weather, GPS, military, science • Upcoming space launches with countdowns • Deep-space missions: Voyager, James Webb, New Horizons • Solar System view with live spacecraft positions • ISS crew and live tracking PRO FEATURES: • Orbit path visualization • AR Sky View — point your phone at the sky to see satellites • Interactive 3D ISS model • 7-day pass predictions • Extended Time Travel — up to 7 days Satellite data sourced from CelesTrak (NORAD/USSPACECOM). Launches from The Space Devs. Deep-space positions from NASA JPL Horizons. Terms of Use: https://tracksat.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tracksat.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: pxSatelliteTracking at none against TrackSat's shown. pxSatelliteTracking also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). TrackSat's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. pxSatelliteTracking sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TrackSat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
pxSatelliteTracking ships an update every 2 months, TrackSat daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pxSatelliteTracking | TrackSat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | P'tit Xav | Luc Python |
In-app purchases
pxSatelliteTracking
- Tip croissant$0.99
- Tip Beer$2.99
TrackSat
- TrackSat Pro$3.991 Month
- TrackSat Pro$29.991 Year
