Been using Orbitrack for a couple months now. It’s basically an AR satellite tracker and space sim app. Pretty cool if you’re into that kind of thing. You can see thousands of satellites, including the ISS and Starlink, and there’s even a mode that uses your phone’s GPS and sensors to show you where they are in the sky. The graphics are really detailed too – you can see atmospheric effects and city lights at night. It takes some getting used to but it’s a fun way to learn more about what’s going on up there. Look, if you’re into space and satellites, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a solid job. Worth checking out.
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So here's my take on Orbitrack. I've tested a bunch of space and astronomy apps, and this one's pretty solid. The AR feature is the real standout - being able to literally point your phone at the sky and see the satellites is just super cool. The graphics and details are great too. But it's not without its issues - the learning curve is a bit steep, and the ads can get old fast. Overall though, I'd say it's a nice little app for space fans.
Pros
- Tons of detailed satellites and spacecraft to check out
- AR mode is really fun and educational
- Graphics look great and run smoothly
- Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
Cons
- Can be confusing at first, takes time to figure out
- Ads are pretty frequent if you don't pay
- Gets repetitive after a while
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User Reviews
A very good app but keeps losing GPS signal. No other apps on my phone have this issue.... Keeps sleeping too. The app is capable of staying awake but a...
Basically just eye candy for looking at satellites. For example, doesn't show a list of passes. Requires you to purchase on a per-device basis. Boo!
Useful viewing options, but cannot select and show specific constellations of satellites. UPD for anyone interested: found how to do this under the "Settings" menu, which is only available in...