Comparison

Albedo vs Dev Detect

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

Head to head
About

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/

About

Dev Detect

Features
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【Device Detection】is a comprehensive device health and diagnostic tool that performs local analysis of acoustics, system load, and hardware metrics with AI-powered insights. **Acoustics Analysis** This feature monitors and evaluates sounds generated by your device, helping identify unusual audio patterns that may indicate hardware issues. **System Load Monitoring** Real-time tracking of CPU, memory, and storage usage provides a clear picture of how applications affect overall device performance. **Hardware Metrics Collection** Comprehensive diagnostics gather data on key hardware components including battery health, thermal status, and sensor functionality. **AI-Powered Insights** Analysis results are processed through machine learning algorithms to generate actionable recommendations tailored to your device's specific condition. Whether you are troubleshooting issues or simply maintaining optimal performance, Device Detection offers a straightforward solution for understanding your device's health status. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fenwoon.xyz/shebeijiance/privacy.html

Screenshots

Albedo4 screens
Dev Detect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dev Detect at 16.0 against Albedo's 26.0. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Albedo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dev Detect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Albedo versus Dev Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlbedoDev Detect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathis Gaignet芬 吴

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Albedo

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

Dev Detect

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Power3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Power$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Albedo free?
Albedo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dev Detect free?
Dev Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Albedo or Dev Detect have ads?
Neither Albedo nor Dev Detect shows ads.

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