Comparison

SkyView® Satellite Guide vs Satellite Tracker

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

Head to head
About

SkyView® Satellite Guide

Identify satellites in the sky by pointing your device upwards. Explore Earth mode to discover and view satellites over distant locations, with detailed information and shareable photos. Schedule reminders for upcoming visible passes.

Highlights
  • Identify satellites by pointing device at the sky
  • Explore Earth mode with interactive satellite discovery
  • View detailed satellite information and images
  • Schedule sighting reminders
  • Capture and share satellite photos
  • Includes space junk and rocket bodies
Features
Currently charting
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From the makers of the award winning SkyView® app comes a stunning new way to discover over 20,000 satellites day or night. Satellite spotting is now for everyone. Just point your iPhone at the sky to identify the International Space Station, Hubble, GPS satellites, and thousands more as they soar above your location. Discover new and interesting satellites in Earth mode. Pan around the Earth, touch satellites over distant countries, zoom-in for a close-up view, and take wonderful photos to share with friends. Features: • Simple: Point your iPhone at the sky to identify satellites passing overhead at your location. • Interactive: Pan around Earth to discover new satellites and zoom-in for a beautiful 3D close-up view. • Customizable: Build a list of your favorite satellites and filter other satellites from your view. • Sighting reminders: Quickly schedule reminders to notify you when a visible satellite will be in the sky above your location. • Night friendly: Preserve your night vision with two easy-access night modes (red or green filters). • Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks. • Space Junk: Uncover thousands of rocket bodies and other space debris that orbit Earth. • Mobile: Does not require a data signal or GPS to function, take it anywhere. • Comprehensive: Includes 20,000 satellites with thousands of facts, descriptions, tidbits, and satellite images.

About

Satellite Tracker

Track satellites and the International Space Station in real-time with interactive maps and detailed information. Explore a comprehensive database of various satellite types, from weather and communication to navigation and scientific missions. Offers an ad-free experience and expanded features with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite tracking
  • Interactive sky maps
  • Comprehensive satellite database
  • Detailed satellite information
  • Offline functionality
  • Ad-free premium experience
Features
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Satellite Tracker - Live ISS & Satellite Positions Track satellites in real-time with interactive maps and detailed information REAL-TIME SATELLITE TRACKING • Live ISS (International Space Station) tracking • Monitor active satellites across multiple categories • Real-time orbital positions on interactive maps • Detailed satellite information and specifications INTERACTIVE MAP EXPERIENCE • High-resolution satellite and terrain maps • Multiple map styles and viewing options • Your location integration for personalized tracking • Smooth zoom and pan controls COMPREHENSIVE SATELLITE DATABASE • Weather Satellites - NOAA, Meteosat, GOES series • Communication - Iridium, Inmarsat, satellite phones • Navigation - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo networks • Amateur Radio - Ham radio satellites • Scientific - Research and observation satellites • Earth Observation - Landsat, Sentinel, imaging satellites DETAILED SATELLITE INFO • Technical specifications and launch data • Orbital parameters and characteristics • Mission objectives and current status • Regular database updates PREMIUM FEATURES • Ad-free tracking experience • Access to all satellite categories • Extended satellite database • Priority customer support USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN • Clean, intuitive interface • Fast loading and smooth performance • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Works offline with cached data Perfect for space enthusiasts, amateur radio operators, students, and anyone curious about what's orbiting above us. Whether you're teaching kids about space or professionally tracking satellites, this app provides accurate real-time data in a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacydeisy.netlify.app/ Download now and start exploring the satellites above you!

Screenshots

SkyView® Satellite Guide4 screens
Satellite Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Satellite Tracker at Free against SkyView® Satellite Guide's $3.99. Satellite Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). SkyView® Satellite Guide's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 13%) and rating (4.1 vs 2.0). On device support 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

Satellite Tracker is free to download; SkyView® Satellite Guide costs $3.99 up front. Satellite Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SkyView® Satellite Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyView® Satellite Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Satellite Guide has 589 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of SkyView® Satellite Guide's written reviews are positive against 13% of Satellite Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyView® Satellite Guide ships an update every 7 months, Satellite Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
SkyView® Satellite Guide versus Satellite Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyView® Satellite GuideSatellite Tracker
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (589 ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings589 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerminal Eleven LLCDeisy Renteria

Customer experience

SkyView® Satellite Guide

All ratings589 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral12.8%
Negative32.0%

Satellite Tracker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

SkyView® Satellite Guide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Compass/orientation not working correctly in AR mode
  • Satellite data not updating in a timely manner
  • Unpredictable behavior when zooming and panning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more satellite data, including newer launches
  • Improve AR mode to show all visible satellites
  • Allow selecting multiple satellite categories at once
  • Add option to save favorite satellites or locations
  • Provide more detailed satellite information and predictions

Satellite Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SkyView® Satellite Guide

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Satellite Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$39.99

Questions

Is SkyView® Satellite Guide free?
SkyView® Satellite Guide costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Tracker free?
Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SkyView® Satellite Guide or Satellite Tracker?
SkyView® Satellite Guide is rated higher. SkyView® Satellite Guide averages 4.1 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Satellite Tracker averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SkyView® Satellite Guide or Satellite Tracker have ads?
Satellite Tracker shows ads; SkyView® Satellite Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, SkyView® Satellite Guide or Satellite Tracker?
SkyView® Satellite Guide ships an update every 7 months, and Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, SkyView® Satellite Guide was updated on October 19, 2026 and Satellite Tracker on October 3, 2026.

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