Comparison

Sputnik! vs IP Now

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

Head to head
About

Sputnik!

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
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Sputnik! is an easy to use tool for predicting when the International Space Station will pass by your location or when a bright satellite will be visible in the skies above. Sputnik! features: - Predictions of satellite and ISS sightings accurate to the second. - Detection of Starlink satellite trains. - Second by second countdown to the satellite sighting. - Set reminders of upcoming satellite sightings. - Displays compass direction and elevation for your device to easily find the part of the sky where the sighting will occur (requires capable device). - Rotate your device to landscape orientation to show exactly where the satellite will pass in the night sky. - Share sightings via Twitter, Facebook, Mail, Messages and others. - Automatic download of up to date satellite orbital data. - Offline calculations, no need to be connected to the internet once orbital data has been downloaded. - Input your location automatically by GPS, select from a map or enter coordinates manually. - Save your favorite places for easy access. - Audio cues for the last seconds before the satellite passes by. Sputnik! on Apple Watch: - Easily find the next and last sighting at your current location. * Sputnik! is ad-supported *

About

IP Now

This app provides a real-time dashboard of your network identity, displaying public and private IP addresses, connection status, and location. It features a Security Score to summarize network signals like VPN and proxy usage, along with customizable widgets and history tracking.

Highlights
  • Public and private IP display
  • IPv4/IPv6 status
  • Network provider and location details
  • Security Score with calculation
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Connection history
  • Custom app icons
Features
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IP Now is a real-time dashboard for your network identity. See your public IP, private IP, IPv4/IPv6 status, provider, ASN, DNS, hostname, location, coordinates, timezone, and connection status in one clean editorial interface. The app is built around a clear Security Score that summarizes network signals such as VPN, proxy, Tor, hosting/datacenter hints, lookup quality, and data freshness. Tap the score to see how it was calculated. IP Now also includes Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, connection history, manual refresh, copy/share actions, custom app icons, and time format settings. Features: • Public IP and private IP • IPv4 and IPv6 support • Provider, organization, ASN, DNS, and hostname • Location, coordinates, country, city, and timezone • VPN, proxy, Tor, and hosting indicators when available • Security Score with calculation details • Refresh history without duplicate entries • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Custom app icon selection • 12-hour, 24-hour, or system time format Designed for people who want to know exactly what network they are on, without digging through settings or raw lookup pages. IP Now turns network details into a sharp editorial dashboard. Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, connection history, manual refresh, copy/share actions, custom app icons, and time format settings. IP Now is made for people who want useful network information without boring utility screens.

Screenshots

Sputnik!4 screens
IP Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sputnik! at 92% against IP Now's 0%. Sputnik! also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). IP Now's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sputnik! is free to download; IP Now costs $0.99 up front. Sputnik! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IP Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sputnik! ships an update every 5 months, IP Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sputnik! versus IP Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSputnik!IP Now
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (731 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings731 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplicate LtdOkroshka Lab

Customer experience

Sputnik!

All ratings731 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.6%

IP Now

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Sputnik!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

IP Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sputnik!

One-time1
  • Go ad-free$0.99
None

IP Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sputnik! free?
Sputnik! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Now free?
IP Now costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sputnik! or IP Now have ads?
Neither Sputnik! nor IP Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sputnik! or IP Now?
Sputnik! ships an update every 5 months, and IP Now fortnightly. Most recently, Sputnik! was updated on October 15, 2026 and IP Now on October 10, 2026.

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