Comparison

Control App vs Staslink

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

Head to head
About

Control App

This app connects your smart device to a global satellite network for internet access outside cellular coverage. It offers setup assistance, control over shared connections, and visibility of data usage. Features include signal strength indicators, network registration, and device management.

Highlights
  • Setup assistance
  • Shared access control
  • Data usage visibility
  • Signal strength indicator
  • Network registration
  • Device management
  • Firewall pre-sets
Features
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IsatHub control app links your smart device to Inmarsat’s global 3G satellite network via a Wideye iSavi terminal. IsatHub - A global smart device connectivity service that will enable your smart phone or tablet to access the internet outside of cellular or fixed terrestrial coverage. This app will provide you with: · set-up assistance, · full control over shared access · visibility of data usage which comes in useful as multiple devices can share one IsatHub connection Other useful features include: · Signal strength indicator with pointing assistance · Network registration · Manage each connected device with service · access controls and usage counters · Battery / AC status indicator · Firewall pre-set selections · · Two security levels · MAC address filtering · WiFi password control · Terminal temperature warning · Personal assistance button · User help

About

Staslink

Track the International Space Station and Starlink satellites with real-time live maps and HD video feeds from NASA. Get personalized reminders for optimal viewing times and explore the universe from an astronaut's perspective.

Highlights
  • Live ISS & Starlink camera feed from NASA
  • Real-time global tracking with Live Map
  • Reminders for upcoming satellite visits
  • Visibility predictions and statistics
  • HD video of Earth from ISS
  • Smart Tracking Engine
Features
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Satellites ISS & Star Tracker helps you identify the best time to catch a glimpse of International Space Station & Starlink satellites on your night sky. Input your location and tap through to find the best times to observe them near your area. Reminders can be set for upcoming launches and/or high visibility sightings around your location. The satellites & ISS routes in low Earth orbit can be discovered through the 'Live Map'. Track the Starlink Satellites & International Space Station in real-time with HD Live Map and Smart Tracking Engine. Explore the universe and outer space life under the astronaut perspective with Livestream videos directly from NASA. You can also have the chances to stargaze when tracking the orbits through live videos. Plan ahead your plan to catch the glimpse of ISS and SpaceX satellites on the night sky in your area with provided statistics & reminders. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker gives you access to the 24/7 Live HD video of the Earth & Starlink launch recorded directly by NASA. As the ISS station orbits with an average altitude of 250 miles (400 kilometers), you can follow its camera & explore all the Earth's surface within roughly 93 minutes. Launched 60 at a time, the Starlink is described as a "train" of lights as they gracefully move through our skies. With Google Maps integrated into the app, users can easily track the ISS and Starlink around the globe and monitor its movement. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker features: + Live camera feed of ISS & Starlink directly from NASA. + Track the ISS & Starlink around the globe with a Live Map. + Reminders for upcoming Starlink visits with visibility predictions. + Check the ISS & Starlink's live statistics to locate it more easily on the night sky. + Predicted ISS & Starlink location for users for better monitoring and planning at the night sky. Note: When the International Space Station is on the night side of Earth, the video image is black - this is normal. Please do not worry! Sometimes, the live video is not available due to transmission issues or because the crew is changing cameras. In such cases, you will usually have a blue or blank screen. In a few minutes the transmission should return back to normal, so just relax for a moment. This is not a problem with the app. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with neither NASA nor ISS nor Starlink or any space related platforms. All the videos are rights reserved by NASA, we do not own any of these videos. Terms of Use: http://vulcanlabs.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://vulcanlabs.co/privacy-policy/ Any questions? Contact us: support@vulcanlabs.com

Screenshots

Control App3 screens
Staslink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control App at 5.0 against Staslink's 4.4. Control App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Staslink's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1). On price, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. Staslink sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Control App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Staslink has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control App ships an update every 6 weeks, Staslink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Control App versus Staslink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl AppStaslink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (19K ratings)
Positive reviews—56.9% of reviews
Number of ratings119K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInmarsat Global LimitedSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Control App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Staslink

All ratings19,452 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews503 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.4%

Bugs and requests

Control App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Staslink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Incorrect satellite pass times
  • Location detection issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track specific satellites
  • Improved location selection and storage
  • Satellite pass notifications
  • 3D sky view for better satellite visualization

In-app purchases

None

Control App

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Staslink

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium Tracking3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Control App free?
Control App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Staslink free?
Staslink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control App or Staslink?
Control App is rated higher. Control App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Staslink averages 4.4 from 19K ratings.
Do Control App or Staslink have ads?
Staslink shows ads; Control App does not.
Which is updated more often, Control App or Staslink?
Control App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Staslink every 2 months. Most recently, Control App was updated on October 1, 2026 and Staslink on October 16, 2026.

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