# SpyMeSat vs Catch A Cheater

The clearest difference is update cadence: Catch A Cheater at every 8 days against SpyMeSat's every 3 months. Catch A Cheater also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (48% vs 32%). SpyMeSat's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpyMeSat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Catch A Cheater sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catch A Cheater holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SpyMeSat's written reviews are positive against 48% of Catch A Cheater's.

SpyMeSat ships an update every 3 months, Catch A Cheater every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpyMeSat | Catch A Cheater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spymesat/id691290387/reviews) | **[3.5 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-a-cheater/id6470130398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **48.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Logic Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/691290490) | [Khwanhathai Barnes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656684250) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Catch A Cheater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-a-cheater/id6470130398)

Enhance your hearing with a powerful audio amplifier and gain the ability to track locations and record audio. This app offers advanced sound customization and useful tracking features for various personal needs.

**Highlights:** Hearing Booster, GPS Tracking, Audio Recording, 10-Band Equalizer, Voice Presets, File Export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catch a Cheater Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Catch a Cheater Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Catch a Cheater 3 month | $34.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective for catching cheaters (indirectly)
- 👍 Provides answers to doubts
- 👍 Real-time reports useful
- 👍 Pinpoint GPS location
- 👍 Recovered deleted messages/media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work as expected
- 🐛 Buttons do nothing
- 🐛 Not registering on headphones/earbuds
- 🐛 Cannot add numbers to track
- 🐛 Subscription cancellation requested

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 Buttons unresponsive
- 🐛 Fails to register input
- 🐛 Incorrect number tracking
- 🐛 Audio muffled and low volume

**Requested features**

- 💡 Ability to track other phone numbers
- 💡 Clarity on how to use the app
- 💡 Functionality for tracking teens' phones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpyMeSat free?

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

### Is Catch A Cheater free?

Catch A Cheater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpyMeSat or Catch A Cheater?

Catch A Cheater is rated higher. SpyMeSat averages 3.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Catch A Cheater averages 3.5 from 107 ratings.

### Do SpyMeSat or Catch A Cheater have ads?

Neither SpyMeSat nor Catch A Cheater shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpyMeSat or Catch A Cheater?

SpyMeSat ships an update every 3 months, and Catch A Cheater every 8 days. Most recently, SpyMeSat was updated on November 1, 2026 and Catch A Cheater on November 3, 2026.

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