# Satellite Tracker 3D vs Orbital Traffic

Satellite Tracker 3D and Orbital Traffic both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Satellite Tracker 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Orbital Traffic's. Satellite Tracker 3D also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 17). Orbital Traffic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Tracker 3D sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Orbital Traffic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Satellite Tracker 3D against 4.8 for Orbital Traffic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Satellite Tracker 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Orbital Traffic's.

Satellite Tracker 3D ships an update every 4 days, Orbital Traffic every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Tracker 3D | Orbital Traffic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-3d/id6760988315/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-traffic/id6788125984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [justin beech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869146075) | [IAN HUNTER LEWIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788125986) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite Tracker 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-3d/id6760988315)

Explore thousands of satellites orbiting Earth in real-time on an interactive 3D globe. Track their precise locations, predict upcoming passes over your area, and receive alerts for visible satellite trains and the ISS. View satellite paths overlaid on the real sky using AR.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D satellite tracking, Predict upcoming satellite passes, AR Sky Mode for live viewing, Track over 20,000 active satellites, Alerts for ISS and satellite trains, View internet mega-constellations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $2.99 | per month |
| Supporter | $29.99 | per year |
| Core Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


### Orbital Traffic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-traffic/id6788125984)

Visualize the real-time positions of thousands of satellites, space stations, and NEOs on a 3D globe. Discover what's currently overhead, search for specific objects, and learn about their missions and telemetry.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D globe display, Track over 19,000 objects, See what's overhead now, Search object telemetry, Object profiles and history, Watchlist and favorites, Shareable orbital cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Tracker 3D free?

Satellite Tracker 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbital Traffic free?

Orbital Traffic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Tracker 3D or Orbital Traffic?

Orbital Traffic is rated higher. Satellite Tracker 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Orbital Traffic averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Satellite Tracker 3D or Orbital Traffic have ads?

Neither Satellite Tracker 3D nor Orbital Traffic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Tracker 3D or Orbital Traffic?

Satellite Tracker 3D ships an update every 4 days, and Orbital Traffic every 6 days. Most recently, Satellite Tracker 3D was updated on October 31, 2026 and Orbital Traffic on October 31, 2026.

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