StargazerLog vs Live Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StargazerLog
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StargazerLog tells you what's happening in the sky above you tonight — real stars, real constellations, real math. Computed on your device from genuine astronomical catalogs, accurate anywhere on Earth. WHAT IT DOES • Tonight's constellations: which of the 88 constellations are up right now, which direction to face, and how high to look — built on a catalog of the brightest real stars (Sirius, Vega, Orion's Belt and more). • Constellation finder: tap any constellation for its star chart, brightest stars, and how to spot it. • Stargazing score: a 0–100 rating of tonight's sky conditions — moonlight, darkness windows — so you know if it's worth heading out. • Meteor showers & sky events: Perseids, Geminids and every major annual shower with real peak dates, plus full moons — see what's coming in the next 30 days. • Moon phase now: current phase, illumination, and moon age at a glance. • Planets tonight: which of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn clear the horizon after dark — and where to look. • Nightly reminder: an optional "Tonight's Sky" notification with what's visible after dark. BUILT ON REAL DATA Star positions come from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue, constellations from the official IAU 88, meteor shower dates from the International Meteor Organization — all computed with deterministic astronomy on your device. No accounts, no guessing, no made-up data. SET YOUR LOCATION Pick a city or enter your exact latitude and longitude, and the whole sky is recomputed for where you actually are. STARGAZERLOG PLUS Core features are free. StargazerLog Plus unlocks every constellation tonight, search, and the 7-Day Sky Ahead — a week of nightly moon phases, the best planets to spot each night, and the darkest sky for stargazing. Available as an auto-renewing subscription, or pay once with the Lifetime unlock. Clearly priced, cancel anytime. Subscription: auto-renews unless canceled ≥24h before the period ends; payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation; manage/cancel in App Store settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase — no subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stargazerlog.com/privacy
Live Orbit
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.
- 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
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Look up. There’s a lot going on. Live Orbit is a satellite tracker for iPhone and iPad. Explore Earth on a 3D globe, find the International Space Station and other satellites, and plan your next chance to look up. TAKE CONTROL OF TIME Explore calculated satellite positions up to a week backward or forward. Scrub through orbital motion, then glide back to live tracking. TRACK SATELLITES Follow satellite positions and orbit paths. Search by name or NORAD ID, explore satellite details, and save favorites for later. PLAN YOUR NEXT PASS See predicted passes for your location, with timing and viewing direction. Check the information you need before heading outside. POINT YOUR PHONE Use Sky Mode to explore nearby sky directions, identify a satellite marker, and return to its details. Switch to the camera background when you want AR guidance. Pointing depends on your device's sensors and tracking conditions; satellite positions are calculated from orbital data. GO BEYOND EARTH ORBIT Explore Moon, Sun, and Mars views, spacecraft information, launches, space weather, and space news in one place. LISTEN TO SPACE Play available SatNOGS ground-station recordings with playback controls and signal imagery. KEEP AN OBSERVING LOG Use Radio Toolkit to plan sessions, save observations, and work through radio and antenna calculations. Receiving satellite radio signals requires external equipment; your iPhone is not a satellite radio receiver. Location is optional. Enable it for local passes and pointing. No Live Orbit account is required. Some features require Live Orbit Pro, available as an auto-renewable subscription. The purchase screen shows the current price, duration, and any eligible trial before you subscribe. You can restore purchases in the app and manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.liveorbitapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.liveorbitapp.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Live Orbit at none against StargazerLog's shown. StargazerLog's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. StargazerLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Live Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StargazerLog ships an update daily, Live Orbit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StargazerLog | Live Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tony AI | Apps Made Better |
In-app purchases
StargazerLog
- StargazerLog Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- StargazerLog Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Live Orbit
- Live Orbit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Live Orbit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year







