Vision Satellites vs AstrotouR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Vision Satellites
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Vision Satellites brings Earthβs orbit into your space. Explore an interactive 3D globe surrounded by thousands of satellites orbiting Earth in real time. Every position is propagated from current orbital data, so what you see tracks reality as closely as possible β Starlink, OneWeb, the ISS, weather and Earth-observation satellites, rocket bodies, and more. With Ground View you can look up from your own location and see what is passing above you right now. And with built-in pass alerts you pick any place, choose a satellite, and get notified the moment it climbs high into your sky β search any city or use your current location, set how high it must rise, mute alerts when you want, and limit them to certain hours. Mark your favorites to keep them one tap away. Filter by satellite type, orbit, the geostationary television fleet, or just your favorites. Tap any satellite for its live details β altitude, speed, orbital period, inclination, ground point, and the next time it flies over you β and switch on an orbit path to see exactly where it is headed. Follow upcoming rocket launches from NASA, SpaceX and other providers, each with its rocket, launch site, schedule and a live countdown. Open a launch for the full briefing β and explore a detailed 3D model of the rocket you can spin, take full screen, or place in your room in AR. Home Screen and desktop widgets bring it all outside the app: your favorites with live position and next pass, what is overhead right now for a location you choose, or a single satellite of your choice. The app is made for anyone interested in spaceflight, satellite technology, astronomy, Earth observation, or beautiful spatial visualizations. Available for Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: * Interactive real-time 3D Earth with thousands of satellites * Immersive spatial experience on Apple Vision Pro * Ground View showing satellites above your current location * Pass alerts when a satellite flies high over any location * Favorites, plus filters by type, orbit, geostationary TV, and more * Per-satellite details: altitude, speed, period, inclination, ground point, next pass * Orbit path visualization * Upcoming rocket launches with live countdown, full details, and a 3D model of each rocket (viewable in AR) * Home Screen and desktop widgets: favorites, overhead now, and single satellite * Realistic SGP4 orbit propagation * Compatible with Apple Vision Pro, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Vision Satellites makes the invisible visible: the orbital infrastructure that connects, observes, and supports our modern world.
AstrotouR
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AstrotouR is an augmented reality observatory for iPhone. It brings the universe into your room using scientific imagery and visuals based on real physics. Explore the Solar System, the Milky Way galaxy, and its supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*. Watch the Sun, planets, and their major moons, their internal structures, and surface features. Examine the cosmic phenomena from every possible angle. Learn about interesting facts and mythology of stellar bodies and their landscape. Enjoy the scenery around vehicles sent to Mars and the Moon. Take a moment away from the everyday hustle, become curious about the universe β and a little more thoughtful about our place in it. So far AstrotouR includes: β’ The Solar System: the Sun, its planets and moons, our home galaxy β The Milky Way, and the supermassive black hole in its center β’ Mars and lunar vehicles shown in their real environments β’ More than 300 articles and stories β’ More than 600 photos and images from historical and ongoing space missions β’ Detailed 3D visualizations, internal structures, and interactive points of interest β’ Support for light and dark mode, with dynamic text size based on your accessibility settings No data is collected. Your journey through the universe stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vision Satellites at every 6 days against AstrotouR's every 2 weeks. Vision Satellites also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Vision Satellites costs $1.99 and AstrotouR $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vision Satellites ships an update every 6 days, AstrotouR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vision Satellites | AstrotouR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 β better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β better | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 567 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Marcel Wlotzka | The Highland Cow |
In-app purchases
Vision Satellites
No in-app purchases
AstrotouR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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