Comparison

Satellite Tracker vs PERIGEE

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

Head to head
About

Satellite Tracker

Features
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Satellite Tracker – Real-Time Orbit Finder Track satellites in real time and never miss a flyover with Satellite Tracker. Explore the International Space Station (ISS), Starlink, weather satellites, GPS constellations, and thousands of other spacecraft orbiting Earth. View live positions, predict upcoming passes, and use an interactive sky view to locate satellites above you. Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, astrophotographer, ham radio operator, educator, or simply curious about space, Satellite Tracker provides accurate orbital information in a clean and intuitive interface. Features Track thousands of satellites in real time View live satellite positions on an interactive world map Predict upcoming satellite passes for your location Receive notifications before visible flyovers Find satellites using an augmented reality sky view Explore a beautiful 3D Earth with live orbital paths Search by satellite name, NORAD ID, or category Save favorite satellites for quick access Browse ISS, Starlink, GPS, weather, Earth observation, and scientific satellites View orbital details including altitude, speed, inclination, apogee, perigee, and orbital period See visibility forecasts based on your location and time Use dark mode and a red night mode for comfortable nighttime observation Access Home Screen widgets and Live Activities for upcoming passes We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$7.99 per month -$34.99 per month Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

About

PERIGEE

Track satellites, asteroids, and other celestial objects in real-time with a 3D map. See visible passes, get alerts, and explore the night sky with a planetarium view. Understand what's orbiting above and plan your stargazing.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D satellite and debris tracking
  • Visible pass predictions and alerts
  • Sky View planetarium with phone pointing
  • Asteroid approach and fireball tracking
  • Rocket launch schedule
  • Time control for orbit simulation
Features
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See what is orbiting above you — and understand what you're looking at. PERIGEE is a real-time 3D map of everything near Earth: 19,000+ satellites and debris fragments, the ISS, close asteroid approaches, atmospheric fireballs, rocket launches and freshly fallen meteorites. Set your location and SKY shows what is crossing your sky right now and the next pass you can actually see. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. FREE - The next visible passes over your location, with time, direction and height - One free alert before the best visible Space Station pass, on nights there is one - SKY VIEW: a full-sky planetarium — point your phone and browse the real sky - Live 3D globe of 19,000+ tracked objects, propagated in real time - Tap anything: orbit, altitude, speed, size, plain-language explanation - Search any satellite, asteroid or launch - Close asteroid approaches, fireballs, launch schedule, the Moon, aurora ovals, day/night line PERIGEE PRO — monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. New subscribers get a free trial: 3 days on Monthly, 7 days on Yearly. - Alerts before every visible ISS and Tiangong pass, plus rocket launches, fireball reports and close asteroid flybys - Find in Sky: point your phone and spot a satellite overhead - Time control: warp, reverse, scrub, jump to any date - Guided tours and replays: ride one ISS orbit, replay Chelyabinsk, watch an ascent - Meteorite Fall Watch: fireballs likely to have dropped meteorites, with a search corridor - Daily Earth: yesterday's whole planet in real satellite photos, updated every day (NASA GIBS) - Debris layer (2,600+ fragments), full 24-hour pass schedule, Open in Maps Positions are calculated from published orbital elements, not live telemetry. An object being overhead is not a promise you will see it: brightness, sunlight, darkness, weather and obstructions all matter. PERIGEE tells you which passes are lit and visible. Data sources: CelesTrak, NASA/JPL (CNEOS, Sentry, GIBS), Launch Library 2, Global Meteor Network (CC BY 4.0), the Meteoritical Society, OpenStreetMap. PERIGEE is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA. Monthly and Yearly renew automatically; cancel anytime in Settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Privacy policy: https://perigee.earth/privacy.html — Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Satellite Tracker2 screens
PERIGEE4 screens

Verdict

The call

Satellite Tracker and PERIGEE are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Satellite Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and PERIGEE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Satellite Tracker versus PERIGEE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatellite TrackerPERIGEE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen AnhAndrew Malik

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Satellite Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Satellite Tracker Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Satellite Tracker Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Satellite Tracker Pro Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

PERIGEE

Subscriptions2
  • PERIGEE Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PERIGEE Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • PERIGEE Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • PERIGEE Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Satellite Tracker free?
Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PERIGEE free?
PERIGEE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Satellite Tracker or PERIGEE have ads?
Neither Satellite Tracker nor PERIGEE shows ads.

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