OrbitRadar vs Rock Identifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
OrbitRadar
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OrbitRadar turns your iPhone and iPad into a live window on the sky. Watch 15,000+ real satellites orbit a photorealistic 3D Earth in real time ā from the same orbital data mission controllers use. ⢠LIVE 3D GLOBE ā Spin a beautiful day-and-night Earth and watch the whole satellite swarm move in real time. ⢠EVERY SATELLITE ā The full active catalog: Starlink, the ISS, GPS, weather and science craft, each on its true orbit. ⢠TAP ANYTHING ā Live altitude, speed, position, orbit details, operator and country for any object. ⢠AR SKY VIEW ā Point your device at the sky and see what's passing overhead right now. ⢠CINEMATIC MODE ā Sit back and let an auto-director fly you between the coolest objects. ⢠BEYOND EARTH ā Track the James Webb Space Telescope, Voyager 1 & 2, and even the Tesla Roadster ("Starman") out by the planets. ⢠THE SOLAR SYSTEM ā Explore the planets, moons and Sun at their real positions in the sky. ⢠PRIVATE BY DESIGN ā No account, no ads, no tracking. Works offline. Whether you want to catch the Space Station overhead tonight or just watch the sky come alive, OrbitRadar makes satellite tracking effortless and beautiful.
Rock Identifier
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Rock Identifier: Field Kit is a rock identifier that helps you identify rocks and find minerals, crystals, and gems from a photo. Each result shows a likely match, confidence, and alternative candidates so you can understand uncertainty instead of receiving an unexplained answer. IDENTIFY WITH CONTEXT ⢠Photograph a specimen or choose an image from your library ⢠Review likely matches and confidence ⢠Compare alternative candidates when a specimen could have more than one identity ⢠Correct the result when your own field knowledge points elsewhere EXPLORE THE FIELD GUIDE ⢠Learn useful properties such as hardness, streak, luster, crystal system, and chemical formula ⢠Read practical identification clues and safety notes ⢠Explore known localities and occurrence information ⢠Separate geological facts from clearly labeled folklore and cultural traditions BUILD YOUR COLLECTION ⢠Save identified specimens to My Rocks ⢠Add personal notes and organize your finds ⢠Keep exact collection pins private ⢠Explore approximate community finds and the Rock Atlas Photo identification is a field aid, not a laboratory analysis, appraisal, or guarantee of authenticity. Handle unknown minerals carefully and consult a qualified expert when safety or value matters. PRO FEATURES Pro features require an additional purchase. Choose an auto-renewing monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase where available. Pro unlocks unlimited identifications and expanded collection history. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.fandyaditya.com/privacy/rock-identifier/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OrbitRadar at none against Rock Identifier's 2. OrbitRadar also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Rock Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OrbitRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OrbitRadar | Rock Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OFL AS | I Made Fandy Aditya Wirana |
In-app purchases
OrbitRadar
No in-app purchases
Rock Identifier
- Rock Identifier Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Rock Identifier Pro Lifetime$29.99







