Comparison

SpyMeSat vs iSpyMobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

iSpyMobile

This application provides first responders with live, constantly updating data and information crucial for emergency response success. It offers flexible technology for fire, police, and EMS agencies, delivering real-time call notifications, locations, and mapping.

Highlights
  • Call notification
  • Call information
  • Call location
  • Map layers
  • Address history
  • Directions
  • Apparatus-specific features
Features
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Helping first responders help people. Getting you invaluable data, information, and details for first-response success. Flexible technology for all emergency-related agencies including fire, police, EMS, and more. All live streaming, constantly updating. An iSpyFire account is required to use this application. Features include: Call notification Call information Call location Map layers Address history Directions Responding Apparatus-specific features including AVL and personnel on board BATTERY CONSUMPTION Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iSpyFire has been designed to use GPS and other sensors sparingly. The app relies on location data only while you are responding to a location or when you are attempting to create a new location (except when an apparatus is in AVL mode, in which case it is constantly checking).

Screenshots

SpyMeSat4 screens
iSpyMobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSpyMobile at none against SpyMeSat's 11. iSpyMobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). SpyMeSat's advantage is rating (3.1 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpyMeSat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. iSpyMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpyMeSat holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 32% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpyMeSat ships an update every 3 months, iSpyMobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SpyMeSat versus iSpyMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpyMeSatiSpyMobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (70 ratings) — better2.8 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews31.7% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB376 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrbit Logic IncorporatediSpyFire, Inc.

Customer experience

SpyMeSat

All ratings69 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative65.0%

iSpyMobile

All ratings30 ratings
Positive43.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative66.3%

Bugs and requests

SpyMeSat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iSpyMobile

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when opening native maps
  • Notifications don't respect disable settings
  • Closed calls not displaying despite toggle enabled
  • Calls not loading or showing as zero calls
  • App force closes when accessing notifications from lock screen
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  • Inconsistent call alerts (sometimes missing, sometimes delayed)
  • Settings reset after logout/login
  • App logging out unexpectedly
  • Buttons unresponsive in new UI
  • App crashes when selecting response status
  • Notification tone defaults to system sound instead of app selection
  • Automatic updates overriding user disable settings
  • Call information not populating for weeks
  • Spinning loading circle indefinitely
  • Interface appears different on each app open
  • Delayed call notifications (5+ minutes late)
  • Calls visible in alerts but not in app dashboard
  • App won't load calls after receiving alert

Requested features

14 requests
  • Revert to previous app version design
  • Adjustable text size controls
  • Dark mode toggle option
  • Google Maps integration option
  • Persistent notification settings
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  • Ability to disable notifications per shift
  • Better closed call history access
  • Improved map zoom defaults
  • Agency-specific notification filtering
  • Critical alert override for Do Not Disturb mode
  • Swipe navigation controls
  • Hydrant distance display
  • Call plans section functionality
  • Better CAD notes visibility

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SpyMeSat

One-time11
  • 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
None

iSpyMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpyMeSat free?
SpyMeSat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSpyMobile free?
iSpyMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpyMeSat or iSpyMobile?
SpyMeSat is rated higher. SpyMeSat averages 3.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while iSpyMobile averages 2.8 from 30 ratings.
Do SpyMeSat or iSpyMobile have ads?
Neither SpyMeSat nor iSpyMobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpyMeSat or iSpyMobile?
SpyMeSat ships an update every 3 months, and iSpyMobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpyMeSat was updated on July 19, 2026 and iSpyMobile on September 15, 2026.

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