SpyMeSat vs Satellite Tracker Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpyMeSat
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.
- 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
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Introducing SpyMeSat, the first app to provide the public with full awareness and access to commercial and unclassified imaging satellites. SpyMeSat provides real-time imaging satellite overflight notifications, on-demand access to recent high resolution satellite images, and the ability to request an imaging satellite take a new picture just for you! SpyMeSat provides easy access to satellite imagery to the public for the first time and makes satellite imagery more readily available to industry and government. Features of the SpyMeSat mobile app are protected by U.S. Patents 9344994, 9779301, 10817561, 10853410, and 11113330
Satellite Tracker Pro
Track thousands of satellites in real-time with a 3D Earth model and augmented reality sky gazing. Plan your stargazing sessions with pass predictions and receive personalized notifications for your favorite satellites.
- Real-time 3D Earth model with satellite orbits
- Augmented reality (AR) sky gazing for satellite location
- Next passes feature for stargazing planning
- Personalized notifications for satellite passes
- Interactive satellite radar with detailed information
- In-depth satellite data
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Explore the Cosmos with Real-Time Satellite Tracker: Your Ultimate Mobile Space Observatory Discover the intriguing world of satellite tracking with Real-Time Satellite Tracker, the most sophisticated and all-encompassing app of its kind. Transform your smartphone into a state-of-the-art celestial observatory and immerse yourself in the wonders of outer space. • 3D Earth Model: Interact with thousands of satellites in real-time as they orbit the Earth on our stunning 3D model. Zoom, rotate, and investigate the globe from the perspective of a satellite. • AR Sky Gazing: Point your device skyward and let our powerful AR mode guide you to effortlessly locate and track satellites. A real-time overlay reveals each satellite's trajectory and position. • Plan Your Stargazing: Use our next passes feature to schedule perfect stargazing nights, complete with precise date and time predictions for the upcoming visible passes of your favorite satellites. • Personalized Notifications & Favorites: Save your top satellites and receive tailored notifications about their forthcoming passes, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to witness them in the sky. • Interactive Satellite Radar: Utilize our cutting-edge radar to detect nearby satellites, access vital information on altitude, speed, and distance from your location. • In-Depth Satellite Data: Delve into detailed data on each satellite. Download Real-Time Satellite Tracker now and embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Tracker Pro at 4.3 against SpyMeSat's 3.2. Satellite Tracker Pro also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 32%) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). SpyMeSat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. SpyMeSat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Satellite Tracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Satellite Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SpyMeSat's written reviews are positive against 72% of Satellite Tracker Pro's.
SpyMeSat ships an update every 3 months, Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpyMeSat | Satellite Tracker Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (69 ratings) | 4.3 (67 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | 72.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 67 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orbit Logic Incorporated | Kornienko Vyacheslav |
Customer experience
SpyMeSat
Satellite Tracker Pro
User reviews
SpyMeSat
From 69 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🛰️ Recent satellite imagery
- 💡 Ability to purchase recent images
- ✨ User-friendly interface
- 🔭 Identifies satellite passes
- 🌟 Access to various imagery archives
Room to improve
- 💸 High cost for images
- ⏳ Outdated imagery
- 🚫 No real-time view (free)
- 💰 Misleading pricing
- ❌ App crashes
Satellite Tracker Pro
From 67 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great and simple UI
- 💡 No in-app purchases
- 💡 Awesome AR feature
- 💡 Surprisingly no adds
- 💡 Free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy on iOS26
- 🐛 Crashes often
- 🐛 Sometimes off by up to 10°
- 🐛 Globe has problems near poles
- 🐛 Globe movement issues
Bugs and requests
SpyMeSat
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes when viewing images
- App crashes when trying to view preview image
- Map freezes
- Cannot calculate satellite passes
- App crashes frequently
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- Cannot view purchased images without exporting
Requested features
7 requests- Real-time satellite view
- Street view functionality
- More current updates than Google Maps
- Ability to block tracking
- Email link for purchased images
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- Fix app crashes when viewing images
- Show satellite tracks on the app
Satellite Tracker Pro
Reported bugs
6 issues- AR mode camera only turned on first time
- Globe movement issues
- Map is jittery and bogged down with data
- Cannot make Earth move smoothly
- Cannot see satellite itself
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- Doesn't show satellites above location
Requested features
24 requests- Filter to see selected satellites
- Preset filters for AR function
- Section for repeater info (on board Yes/No, PL tone, uplink, downlink)
- Add GEO satellites
- Color code different satellites
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- Camera function with real overlay
- Option to see non-visible passes
- See satellite information from Wikipedia/other sources
- See satellites on the other side of the Earth
- Amateur radio info (frequencies, mode, receive/transmit)
- Move Earth with finger better
- Home page menu/landing page
- Customization of widget tracking targets
- Indication of Starlink train visibility
- View Starlink groups on globe and transit times
- Option to view all satellites or select groups
- Show satellite icon instead of dot
- Optimization of graphics
- Favorite a satellite
- Automatically take user to live map spot
- Small video tutorial on app usage
- Full NORAD database access
- Favorite ALL Starlink satellites
- Easier globe manipulation
In-app purchases
SpyMeSat
- 1x1 km Satellite JPEG$11.99
- 2x2 km Satellite JPEG$22.99
- 1x1 km Satellite JPEG w/TIFF$22.99
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- 1x1 km Satellite JPEG w/TIFF$29.99
- 1x1 km Satellite JPEG$29.99
- SkySat New Tasking Order$42.90
- 2x2 km Satellite JPEG w/TIF$119.99
- 2x2 km Satellite JPEG$119.99
- 5.3x5.3 km Satellite JPEG$349.99
- 40cm MS8 Maxar Tasking Rate$399.99
- 5km² Planet SkySat JPG w/TIFF$429.00
Satellite Tracker Pro
No in-app purchases
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