Comparison

Data Loggers vs Albedo

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

Head to head
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Data Loggers

Features
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Albedo

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Data Loggers3 screens
Albedo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Loggers ships an update every 5 days, Albedo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Data Loggers versus Albedo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData LoggersAlbedo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer宪清 孟Mathis Gaignet

In-app purchases

None

Data Loggers

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Albedo

Subscriptions1
  • Orbital Plan - Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Orbital Plan - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Data Loggers free?
Data Loggers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Albedo free?
Albedo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Data Loggers or Albedo have ads?
Neither Data Loggers nor Albedo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Loggers or Albedo?
Data Loggers ships an update every 5 days, and Albedo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Data Loggers was updated on October 25, 2026 and Albedo on October 25, 2026.

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