# Constellation at Starlight vs HamTraqr

The clearest difference is device support: HamTraqr at 4 against Constellation at Starlight's 1. HamTraqr also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Constellation at Starlight against 5.0 for HamTraqr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Constellation at Starlight ships an update every 10 days, HamTraqr every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Constellation at Starlight | HamTraqr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constellation-at-starlight/id6797762667/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamtraqr/id6808391462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 77 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Totem Grid L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822416456) | [Doug Kaye](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780990815) |

## What reviewers say

### Constellation at Starlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constellation-at-starlight/id6797762667)

This app creates an off-grid mesh network for communication and location sharing without internet access. It allows users to see friends on a live map, get directions, and send messages directly phone-to-phone, even in airplane mode. Your data remains private and is not stored or sold.

**Highlights:** Off-grid mesh networking, Live location sharing, Phone-to-phone messaging, Step-by-step directions, Private communication, No internet required, Airplane mode compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HamTraqr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamtraqr/id6808391462)

This app displays the live locations of event participants, including volunteers and aid stations, on a map. It allows users to share their own position, send messages, and receive broadcasts, all while keeping their data private and managed by their club's server.

**Highlights:** Live participant map, Share phone as tracker, Direct and broadcast messaging, Attach photos to messages, Spoken message alerts, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Constellation at Starlight free?

Constellation at Starlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamTraqr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Constellation at Starlight or HamTraqr?

Constellation at Starlight and HamTraqr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Constellation at Starlight or HamTraqr have ads?

Neither Constellation at Starlight nor HamTraqr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Constellation at Starlight or HamTraqr?

Constellation at Starlight ships an update every 10 days, and HamTraqr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Constellation at Starlight was updated on October 31, 2026 and HamTraqr on October 31, 2026.

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