Comparison

Rocket Tracker vs Staslink

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

Head to head
About

Rocket Tracker

This app helps model and high-power rocketeers meticulously track their rocket collections. Log physical details, engine compatibility, launch history, and repair needs. It also cross-references engines to compatible rockets, simplifying engine management.

Highlights
  • Track rocket physical characteristics
  • Log engine compatibility
  • Record launch history and engines used
  • Manage rocket repair needs
  • Cross-reference engines to compatible rockets
Features
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Rocket Tracker is an app used to keep track of the rocketeer's collection of model and high-power rockets. It can be used to keep track of a rocket's physical characteristics (height, weight, center of gravity, etc.), what engines it can use, when it has been launched and what engines were used for that launch, and what repairs it may need. In addition, Rocket Tracker keeps a list of all engines used by any of your rockets and will list all of your rockets that can use a given engine. This is especially helpful when you have a couple of engines laying around and want to know which of your rockets could use those engines. Start using Rocket Tracker today to organize and keep track of all your rockets!

About

Staslink

Track the International Space Station and Starlink satellites with real-time live maps and HD video feeds from NASA. Get personalized reminders for optimal viewing times and explore the universe from an astronaut's perspective.

Highlights
  • Live ISS & Starlink camera feed from NASA
  • Real-time global tracking with Live Map
  • Reminders for upcoming satellite visits
  • Visibility predictions and statistics
  • HD video of Earth from ISS
  • Smart Tracking Engine
Features
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Satellites ISS & Star Tracker helps you identify the best time to catch a glimpse of International Space Station & Starlink satellites on your night sky. Input your location and tap through to find the best times to observe them near your area. Reminders can be set for upcoming launches and/or high visibility sightings around your location. The satellites & ISS routes in low Earth orbit can be discovered through the 'Live Map'. Track the Starlink Satellites & International Space Station in real-time with HD Live Map and Smart Tracking Engine. Explore the universe and outer space life under the astronaut perspective with Livestream videos directly from NASA. You can also have the chances to stargaze when tracking the orbits through live videos. Plan ahead your plan to catch the glimpse of ISS and SpaceX satellites on the night sky in your area with provided statistics & reminders. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker gives you access to the 24/7 Live HD video of the Earth & Starlink launch recorded directly by NASA. As the ISS station orbits with an average altitude of 250 miles (400 kilometers), you can follow its camera & explore all the Earth's surface within roughly 93 minutes. Launched 60 at a time, the Starlink is described as a "train" of lights as they gracefully move through our skies. With Google Maps integrated into the app, users can easily track the ISS and Starlink around the globe and monitor its movement. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker features: + Live camera feed of ISS & Starlink directly from NASA. + Track the ISS & Starlink around the globe with a Live Map. + Reminders for upcoming Starlink visits with visibility predictions. + Check the ISS & Starlink's live statistics to locate it more easily on the night sky. + Predicted ISS & Starlink location for users for better monitoring and planning at the night sky. Note: When the International Space Station is on the night side of Earth, the video image is black - this is normal. Please do not worry! Sometimes, the live video is not available due to transmission issues or because the crew is changing cameras. In such cases, you will usually have a blue or blank screen. In a few minutes the transmission should return back to normal, so just relax for a moment. This is not a problem with the app. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with neither NASA nor ISS nor Starlink or any space related platforms. All the videos are rights reserved by NASA, we do not own any of these videos. Terms of Use: http://vulcanlabs.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://vulcanlabs.co/privacy-policy/ Any questions? Contact us: support@vulcanlabs.com

Screenshots

Rocket Tracker4 screens
Staslink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rocket Tracker at 100% against Staslink's 57%. Rocket Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Staslink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 62 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 1). On price 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

Both are free to download. Staslink sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Rocket Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rocket Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Staslink has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rocket Tracker's written reviews are positive against 57% of Staslink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Tracker ships an update every 62 months, Staslink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Rocket Tracker versus Staslink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket TrackerStaslink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings120K — better
Update frequencyEvery 62 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakob AdamsSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Rocket Tracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Staslink

All ratings19,452 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews509 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Rocket Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Staslink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Incorrect satellite pass times
  • Location detection issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track specific satellites
  • Improved location selection and storage
  • Satellite pass notifications
  • 3D sky view for better satellite visualization

In-app purchases

None

Rocket Tracker

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Staslink

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium Tracking3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Rocket Tracker free?
Rocket Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Staslink free?
Staslink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rocket Tracker or Staslink?
Rocket Tracker is rated higher. Rocket Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Staslink averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.
Do Rocket Tracker or Staslink have ads?
Staslink shows ads; Rocket Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Tracker or Staslink?
Rocket Tracker ships an update every 62 months, and Staslink every 2 months. Most recently, Rocket Tracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Staslink on November 7, 2026.

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