# SpyMeSat vs Satellite Tracker Pro

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpyMeSat | Satellite Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spymesat/id691290387/reviews) | **[4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-pro/id1518484999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 137 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Logic Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/691290490) | [Kornienko Vyacheslav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518484998) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🛰️ Recent satellite imagery
- 💡 Ability to purchase recent images
- ✨ User-friendly interface
- 🔭 Identifies satellite passes
- 🌟 Access to various imagery archives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High cost for images
- ⏳ Outdated imagery
- 🚫 No real-time view (free)
- 💰 Misleading pricing
- ❌ App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing images
- App crashes when trying to view preview image
- Map freezes
- Cannot calculate satellite passes
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Real-time satellite view
- Street view functionality
- More current updates than Google Maps
- Ability to block tracking
- Email link for purchased images


### Satellite Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-pro/id1518484999)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great and simple UI
- 💡 No in-app purchases
- 💡 Awesome AR feature
- 💡 Surprisingly no adds
- 💡 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy on iOS26
- 🐛 Crashes often
- 🐛 Sometimes off by up to 10°
- 🐛 Globe has problems near poles
- 🐛 Globe movement issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpyMeSat free?

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

### Is Satellite Tracker Pro free?

Satellite Tracker Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Satellite Tracker Pro is rated higher. SpyMeSat averages 3.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Satellite Tracker Pro averages 4.3 from 67 ratings.

### Do SpyMeSat or Satellite Tracker Pro have ads?

Neither SpyMeSat nor Satellite Tracker Pro shows ads.

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

SpyMeSat ships an update every 3 months, and Satellite Tracker Pro every 11 months. Most recently, SpyMeSat was updated on October 23, 2026 and Satellite Tracker Pro on October 24, 2026.

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