Comparison

GNSS View vs GPS Test Satellite Tracker

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

Head to head
About

GNSS View

Visualize the positions of satellite navigation systems like QZSS and GPS in the sky. View satellite arrangements on a radar or through augmented reality from your current location. Supports multiple satellite constellations and customizable display options.

Highlights
  • Position Radar view of satellites
  • Augmented Reality (AR) display
  • Supports QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS
  • Select specific signal satellites
  • Set elevation mask angle
  • Display HDOP and VDOP values
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This application enables you to see where the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System in the sky! ●What is QZSS? Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a Japanese satellite positioning system composed mainly of satellites in quasi-zenith orbits (QZO). Satellite positioning systems use satellite signals to calculate position information. One famous example is the American Global Positioning System (GPS) and the QZSS is sometimes called the Japanese GPS. For details, please refer to the following Website "Quasi-Zenith Satellite System". URL : https://qzss.go.jp/en ●What is GNSS View? GNSS View provides that iOS version application that is based on the website application "GNSS View". This application enables you to know position of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS in the specified time and location. The positioning satellites displayed in the GNSS View are not based on the satellite information directly received by the smartphone but are displayed based on the satellite arrangement calculated based on the publicly released orbit information. ●GNSS View 3 functions 【Main】 ・You can move to the Position Radar screen or AR Display screen from the application startup screen. ・You can see the operating manual and privacy policy of this application via the website. 【Position Radar】 ・It is provided radar view of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS as a sky plot at the specified time and location. ・Positioning satellites can be specified from QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS. ・You can also select specified signal satellites to see on the radar. ・You can see selected satellites by setting elevation mask angle. ・You can switch east and west of satellite arrangement, turn on / off rotation, and switch on / off display of satellite number. ・It displays HDOP, VDOP, the total number of satellites and the number of each positioning satellites in the satellite arrangement displayed on the radar. 【AR Display】 ・Position of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS on the sky from your current location is able to see through your camera at the specified time. ・In order to display satellites, it is necessary to turn on the position information of the smartphone and complete the positioning. Therefore, it may take time to display. ・Positioning satellites can be specified from QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS. ・You can also select specified signal satellites to see on the radar. ・You can see selected satellites by setting elevation mask angle. ●Supported versions ・iOS 26 ・iOS 18 ・iOS 17 ・iOS 16 ・iOS 15 ・iOS 14

About

GPS Test Satellite Tracker

Track satellites like Starlink and the ISS in real-time with a live radar. View your device's GPS/GNSS status, including satellite visibility and signal strength. Explore detailed orbital data for various celestial objects.

Highlights
  • Live satellite radar for Starlink, ISS, and orbital objects
  • Real GPS/GNSS fix quality and accuracy
  • GNSS satellites overhead: in use vs. in view
  • Full orbit track and telemetry for any satellite
  • Signal indicators and NORAD IDs
Features
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GPS Test Satellite Tracker combines a live satellite radar with a real GPS/GNSS status screen and a GPS accuracy test. RADAR Track Starlink, the ISS, navigation satellites, communication satellites and other orbital objects on a compass radar, positioned relative to your location. Satellite positions are predicted from public orbital data (TLE) using the SGP4 model. GPS / GNSS STATUS See your device's real GPS fix from iOS — position, altitude, speed and location accuracy. Alongside it, view the navigation satellites (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, SBAS and NavIC) calculated to be above your horizon, split into "in use" and "in view," with signal estimated from elevation. Because iOS does not expose the receiver's raw satellite list, the satellite view is computed from orbit data — while your position and accuracy are the device's real values. ACCURACY TEST Leave your device still for 1, 5 or 10 minutes and see how steady its position really is. Every fix is plotted on a scatter chart with CEP50 and CEP95 circles, alongside RMS, 2DRMS, maximum drift and height statistics. Measure against the session average or against a known coordinate, and compare the accuracy iOS reports with the scatter actually measured. The test uses iOS system positioning (Core Location), not raw GNSS measurements. FEATURES - Live satellite radar for Starlink, ISS and orbital objects - Real GPS fix quality, accuracy and location data - GNSS satellites overhead: in use vs in view - Stationary GPS accuracy test with CEP50 / CEP95 and scatter plot - Full orbit track and telemetry for any satellite - Signal indicators, NORAD IDs, footprint, altitude and more Terms of Use (EULA): https://developer-barseghyan.github.io/satellite-tracker-support/terms Privacy Policy: https://developer-barseghyan.github.io/satellite-tracker-support/privacy

Screenshots

GNSS View2 screens
GPS Test Satellite Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GNSS View at 4.3 against GPS Test Satellite Tracker's 3.5. GNSS View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). GPS Test Satellite Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. GPS Test Satellite Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GNSS View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GNSS View holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GNSS View has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of GNSS View's written reviews are positive against 50% of GPS Test Satellite Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, GPS Test Satellite Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GNSS View versus GPS Test Satellite Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNSS ViewGPS Test Satellite Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEC CorporationTigran Barseghyan

Customer experience

GNSS View

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

GPS Test Satellite Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

GNSS View

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GPS Test Satellite Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GNSS View free?
GNSS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Test Satellite Tracker free?
GPS Test Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GNSS View or GPS Test Satellite Tracker?
GNSS View is rated higher. GNSS View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while GPS Test Satellite Tracker averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do GNSS View or GPS Test Satellite Tracker have ads?
Neither GNSS View nor GPS Test Satellite Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GNSS View or GPS Test Satellite Tracker?
GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, and GPS Test Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, GNSS View was updated on October 20, 2026 and GPS Test Satellite Tracker on October 19, 2026.

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