Data Loggers vs Albedo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Data Loggers
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app 的蓝牙功能,需要授权蓝牙权限,才能配置与查看蓝牙温度计详细温度信息
Albedo
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• An interactive map and real-time trajectories Track iconic satellites such as the ISS, Tiangong, Hubble as they move across the sky. The interactive map displays their real-time positions and ground track, helping you spot visible passes from your location with ease. Plus, new satellites are added to the app each time a new visible satellite is launched into orbit! • Anticipate passes with precision Plan your observations in advance by checking upcoming passes up to 7 days ahead. You’ll get all the essential information, including brightness magnitude, entry/exit from Earth’s shadow, weather conditions, cloud cover, and lunar phase. The app calculates your chances of observation, so you know when it’s the best time to look up. A built-in compass helps you visualize the satellite’s trajectory in the sky, making it even easier to know where to look. • Personalized notifications based on observation conditions Never miss a moment in the sky with customizable alerts. You can choose your favorite satellites, set a notification pre-alert period (from 5 to 30 minutes), and receive notifications only when the conditions are right for viewing. • Designed for space lovers, photographers, and casual observers This app is ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone who enjoys looking at the sky. Its clean, user-friendly interface makes it simple to use for both beginners and seasoned sky watchers, while providing all the detailed data needed for a perfect stargazing experience. By downloading this app, you agree to the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Data Loggers at none against Albedo's 2. Data Loggers also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Albedo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Data Loggers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Data Loggers ships an update every 5 days, Albedo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Data Loggers | Albedo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 宪清 孟 | Mathis Gaignet |
In-app purchases
Data Loggers
No in-app purchases
Albedo
- Orbital Plan - Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Orbital Plan - Lifetime$24.99









