# Sputnik! vs BOLDReward

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BOLDReward at none against Sputnik!'s 1. BOLDReward also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Sputnik!'s advantage is ratings volume (731 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sputnik! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BOLDReward asks for nothing beyond the download.

BOLDReward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sputnik! has 731 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sputnik! | BOLDReward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sputnik/id393001070/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldreward/id1529437438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **731** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applicate Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299117183) | [AlphaBOLD, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529437440) |

## What reviewers say

### Sputnik!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sputnik/id393001070)

Track the International Space Station and bright satellites with precise timing and location data. Get second-by-second countdowns, set reminders, and view satellite paths in the night sky. Supports offline calculations and sharing sightings.

**Highlights:** Accurate satellite and ISS sighting predictions, Starlink satellite train detection, Second-by-second countdowns, Sighting reminders, Compass direction and elevation display, Night sky path visualization, Offline calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go ad-free | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate satellite tracking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔭 Supports tracking of various satellites (ISS, Hubble, Starlink)
- ⏰ Provides countdown and reminders for sightings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing for some users
- 🔍 Unclear information about satellite visibility (e.g. what 'enters Earth's shadow' means)
- 🔧 Difficulty updating satellite data
- 🙈 Dark mode text visibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- App reporting 'No Sightings' for all categories
- Null check errors when selecting satellite sightings
- Issues with location settings and data updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for more satellite types
- Improve sky chart visualization and orientation
- Provide filtering options (e.g. by elevation, magnitude)
- Implement automatic data updates


### BOLDReward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldreward/id1529437438)

This application enables organizations to reward employees for achievements with points redeemable for perks. It streamlines recognition, boosts motivation, and cultivates a positive work environment.

**Highlights:** Employee performance rewards, Accumulate reward points, Redeem points for perks, Enhance employee engagement, Foster positive workplace culture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sputnik! free?

Sputnik! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BOLDReward free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sputnik! or BOLDReward?

BOLDReward is rated higher. Sputnik! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 731 ratings, while BOLDReward averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sputnik! or BOLDReward have ads?

Neither Sputnik! nor BOLDReward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sputnik! or BOLDReward?

Sputnik! ships an update every 5 months, and BOLDReward every 5 months. Most recently, Sputnik! was updated on September 23, 2026 and BOLDReward on June 22, 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.*