Comparison

Space AR Map vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Space AR Map

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AR. AI 기반의 스마트 키즈 우주 백과사전입니다. 행성, 별자리, 우주선 테마별 학습과 흥미로운 AR 3D 와 퀴즈 중심의 학습을 제공합니다. 1. AR 컬러링 포스터 : 포스터 도안을 채색하고 AR 앱 연동 학습기능 2. 게이미피케이션 : 흥미로운 학습을 위한 AR 미션 게임과 AI 활용한 방대한 퀴즈 학습 3. 테마별 AR 포스터 : 다양한 테마별 포스터와 야광 스티커를 통해 나만의 AR 포스터를 만들 수 있습니다.

About

Orbit

Explore the cosmos with a real-time satellite tracker. Use augmented reality to view satellites, planets, and constellations in the sky. Discover over 15,000 objects and get AI-generated descriptions of their missions.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality sky view
  • Real-time satellite tracking
  • Catalog of 15,000+ objects
  • AI-generated spacecraft descriptions
  • Upcoming pass predictions
  • Historical mission museum
  • Space event calendar
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Orbit turns your iPhone and iPad into a real-time satellite tracker. Raise your camera toward the sky and watch satellites, planets, constellation lines, and debris appear through augmented reality. Browse a catalog of 15,000+ objects, get descriptions of any spacecraft, and never miss an ISS pass. SKY VIEW Point your phone at any part of the sky. Orbit overlays live satellite positions, planets, and constellation lines directly onto your camera. The ISS and Tiangong space station pulse with a live indicator so you never miss a crewed spacecraft. Edge arrows guide you toward objects just outside the frame. OVERHEAD See the closest satellites in real time, ranked by altitude. Each card shows orbital speed, altitude, and next visible pass time. Tap any satellite for full orbital data, upcoming passes, and an AI-generated description. AI DESCRIPTIONS Every satellite has an on-demand description powered by Gemini AI. Ask Orbit about any spacecraft's mission, operator, or history, right from the sky view or catalog detail page. PASS PREDICTIONS Never miss the ISS again. Orbit calculates upcoming visible passes for objects near you: start time, peak elevation, and direction. Step outside at exactly the right moment. CATALOG Browse 15,000+ active satellites, space stations, weather platforms, navigation constellations, and debris. Filter by category or country of origin. Search by name or NORAD ID. Sort by altitude, inclination, or launch date. MUSEUM Explore historically significant missions, from Sputnik 1 to the Hubble Space Telescope. SPACE EVENTS Curated upcoming launches, milestones, and astronomical events, updated regularly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Space AR Map4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Space AR Map at daily against Orbit's weekly. Space AR Map also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. Space AR Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space AR Map ships an update daily, Orbit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Space AR Map versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace AR MapOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTUDIO W Co.,LtdLukas Nagy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Space AR Map

One-time1
  • Buy full features$24.99
2 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Orbit Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Orbit Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Space AR Map free?
Space AR Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space AR Map or Orbit have ads?
Neither Space AR Map nor Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space AR Map or Orbit?
Space AR Map ships an update daily, and Orbit weekly. Most recently, Space AR Map was updated on October 16, 2026 and Orbit on October 24, 2026.

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