# SpyMeSat vs Satellite Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Tracker at 3.4 against SpyMeSat's 3.1. Satellite Tracker also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 32%). SpyMeSat's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 13) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpyMeSat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Satellite Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Satellite Tracker holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpyMeSat has 70 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SpyMeSat's written reviews are positive against 44% of Satellite Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpyMeSat | Satellite Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spymesat/id691290387/reviews) | **[3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Logic Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/691290490) | [Craig Vosburgh](https://appshunter.io/developer/301984770) |

## What reviewers say

### SpyMeSat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spymesat/id691290387)

Access commercial and unclassified imaging satellites. Receive real-time overflight notifications, view recent high-resolution images, and request new satellite photos. Makes satellite imagery accessible to the public, industry, and government.

**Highlights:** Real-time satellite overflight notifications, On-demand access to recent satellite images, Request new satellite imagery, Access commercial and unclassified satellites, Public, industry, and government access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1x1 km Satellite JPEG | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2x2 km Satellite JPEG | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1x1 km Satellite JPEG w/TIFF | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1x1 km Satellite JPEG w/TIFF | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1x1 km Satellite JPEG | $29.99 | one-time |
| SkySat New Tasking Order | $42.90 | one-time |
| 2x2 km Satellite JPEG w/TIF | $119.99 | one-time |
| 2x2 km Satellite JPEG | $119.99 | one-time |
| 5.3x5.3 km Satellite JPEG | $349.99 | one-time |
| 40cm MS8 Maxar Tasking Rate | $399.99 | one-time |
| 5km² Planet SkySat JPG w/TIFF | $429.00 | one-time |


### Satellite Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker/id1438679383)

Track satellites, the Sun, and the Moon with rise/set times and visibility calculations. Visualize Earth with 3D globe or 2D map views and customize tracking options. Offers free basic functionality with optional subscriptions for expanded satellite access.

**Highlights:** Satellite, Sun, and Moon tracking, Rise/set times and visibility calculations, 3D globe and 2D map Earth views, Customizable tracking options, Free basic functionality, Optional satellite subscription plans

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amateur Satellites Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| All Satellites Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Amateur Satellites Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| All Satellites Annual | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpyMeSat free?

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

### Is Satellite Tracker free?

Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpyMeSat or Satellite Tracker?

Satellite Tracker is rated higher. SpyMeSat averages 3.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Satellite Tracker averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do SpyMeSat or Satellite Tracker have ads?

Neither SpyMeSat nor Satellite Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpyMeSat or Satellite Tracker?

SpyMeSat ships an update every 3 months, and Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, SpyMeSat was updated on July 19, 2026 and Satellite Tracker on August 21, 2026.

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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.*