SatPathFinder vs CQ Satellites
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SatPathFinder
Visualize satellite orbits with multiple views and detailed data tables. Calculate overflight times for the next seven days and special sked times for radio amateurs. Aids manual antenna alignment using internal sensors.
- Satellite orbit visualization
- Detailed data tables
- Overflight time calculation
- Sked time calculation for radio amateurs
- Manual antenna alignment aid
- Internal sensor utilization
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SatPathFinder is an application for visualizing satellite orbits. Several views are available for this. The most important data is listed in a table. Overflight times can be calculated for the next seven days. There is a special option for radio amateurs to calculate sked times. This is the period of time during which a satellite can be observed from two locations at the same time. The iPhone or iPad serves as an aid for manual antenna alignment, using the internal sensors.
CQ Satellites
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Track satellite passes with precision using **CQ Satellites**. Built for amateur radio operators, this app gives you fast, accurate predictions for upcoming passes so you never miss a contact. Whether you're chasing the ISS or working FM satellites, you’ll have the key data you need right when it matters. • Real-time AOS and LOS predictions • Clean, no-nonsense interface designed for quick access • Optimised for portable and field operation • Ideal for both experienced operators and those getting started with satellite work Stop guessing. Start planning your passes properly. CQ Satellites puts you in position before the signal arrives.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CQ Satellites at Free against SatPathFinder's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
CQ Satellites is free to download; SatPathFinder costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SatPathFinder ships an update every 5 weeks, CQ Satellites every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SatPathFinder | CQ Satellites |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM | Digimangos Ltd |
In-app purchases
SatPathFinder
No in-app purchases
CQ Satellites
No in-app purchases
