Comparison

73 by N0AGI vs CloudSatellite

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

Head to head
About

73 by N0AGI

Quickly look up FCC-licensed amateur radio call signs with comprehensive details. Save favorites for offline access and customize your experience with various themes. Your data remains private with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Search by call sign or operator name
  • Filter by license class, status, state, city
  • View full FCC record
  • Save call signs to Favorites
  • Offline access to favorites
  • Customizable themes
  • QR code sharing
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73 is the fastest way to look up any FCC-licensed amateur radio call sign — right from your pocket. SEARCH & FILTER - Search by call sign or operator name - Filter by license class, status, state, and city - Full FCC record: name, city/state, class, status, dates, previous call signs, FRN - Recent searches remembered for quick re-lookup FAVORITES - Save any call sign to your Favorites list - Stored locally — works offline - Filter, search, and multi-select your saved list CALL SIGN DETAIL - QR code for quick sharing - One-tap share sheet - Direct link to call.n0agi.com record THEMES 14 hand-crafted themes to match your shack: Dark: Midnight, Solar, Matrix, Neon, Gaming, Ocean, Forest, Sandstone, Arctic, Spectrum Light: Daylight, Sand, Sage, Plum PRIVACY FIRST No account. No ads. No tracking. Your data never leaves your device. Powered by the FCC Universal Licensing System. UNLOCK 20-day free trial with full access. One-time $2.99 — no subscription, ever. 73 de N0AGI

About

CloudSatellite

Features
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CloudSatellite brings satellite pass predictions, live tracking, antenna rotator control, radio frequency coordination and audio decoding together for satellite observers and amateur radio operators. SATELLITE LOOKUP AND PASS PREDICTIONS Find satellites by name or NORAD ID and view orbital information and amateur radio frequencies. Predict pass times, duration, azimuth and maximum elevation for your observing location. LIVE POSITIONS AND TRACKING Use the orbit map and sky view to follow satellite positions, paths and directions relative to your location. ROTATOR AND RADIO CONTROL Connect compatible antenna rotators, amateur radio transceivers or SDR devices for manual control and automatic tracking. Coordinate uplink and downlink frequencies and compensate for Doppler shift as the satellite moves. NEW: CUSTOM EPHEMERIS Import TLE and OMM JSON orbital data and manage custom ephemeris for satellite lookup, position calculations and tracking plans. NEW: SSDV AUDIO DECODING Receive live audio or process audio files to decode supported SSDV signals and reconstruct images for viewing and further processing. AUDIO AND SIGNAL TOOLS On supported devices and connections, view audio spectra and waterfall displays, record audio, and send, receive and manage SSTV images. PERSONAL SETTINGS Save favorite satellites and customize observing locations and prediction ranges. Available in Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and French. Equipment control and audio features require compatible hardware and connection settings. Availability depends on the device and platform. MEMBERSHIP Monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions unlock all satellites in the app and custom ephemeris features. Prices are shown on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

73 by N0AGI4 screens
CloudSatellite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 73 by N0AGI at weekly against CloudSatellite's every 3 weeks. CloudSatellite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. 73 by N0AGI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CloudSatellite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

73 by N0AGI ships an update weekly, CloudSatellite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
73 by N0AGI versus CloudSatellite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter73 by N0AGICloudSatellite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperN0AGI LLC颖龙 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

73 by N0AGI

One-time1
  • Unlock 73 by N0AGI$2.99
2 purchases

CloudSatellite

Subscriptions2
  • 会员连续包月(1个月)$19.991 Month
  • 会员连续包年(1年)7 Days trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is 73 by N0AGI free?
73 by N0AGI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudSatellite free?
CloudSatellite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 73 by N0AGI or CloudSatellite have ads?
Neither 73 by N0AGI nor CloudSatellite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 73 by N0AGI or CloudSatellite?
73 by N0AGI ships an update weekly, and CloudSatellite every 3 weeks. Most recently, 73 by N0AGI was updated on November 5, 2026 and CloudSatellite on November 10, 2026.

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