# SOTERA UAP vs Live Orbit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOTERA UAP at none against Live Orbit's 2. SOTERA UAP also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Live Orbit's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SOTERA UAP asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SOTERA UAP against 5.0 for Live Orbit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Orbit has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOTERA UAP | Live Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sotera-uap/id6774294238/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-orbit-satellite-tracker/id6794325315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ELDAEON INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774294240) | [Apps Made Better](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794325317) |

## What reviewers say

### SOTERA UAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sotera-uap/id6774294238)

This app helps skywatchers identify overhead satellites in real-time. It displays the positions of thousands of known objects, allowing users to distinguish them from potential anomalous aerial phenomena. Empowering users with data to find their own answers.

**Highlights:** Real-time satellite positioning, Map, Sky, and AR views, Detailed satellite information, Upcoming visible passes, Offline data computation, 13 satellite catalogues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-orbit-satellite-tracker/id6794325315)

Explore orbital space with a beautiful 3D globe, plan satellite passes, and use AR mode to identify objects in the sky. Access detailed satellite data, space weather, launch information, and more. Designed for both casual users and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Live 3D satellite tracking, Visible pass planning, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, Space weather and launch tracking, Radio observation recordings, Moon, Sun, and Mars spacecraft modes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Orbit Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Live Orbit Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOTERA UAP free?

SOTERA UAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Orbit free?

Live Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SOTERA UAP or Live Orbit?

SOTERA UAP and Live Orbit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do SOTERA UAP or Live Orbit have ads?

Neither SOTERA UAP nor Live Orbit shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*