Features & Capabilities

This app tracks the 150 brightest man-made objects in space, which can be seen by the human eye. Use it to see the time and location such objects can be seen. It also lets you record when you saw each satellite.

You can also use this app to explore all 9000 stars visible to the human eye, as well as major constellations. Educational notes are displayed for satellites, constellations and well-known stars.

Some of the app's features:

  • Preview mode lets you browse through future satellite passes, displaying the magnitude, path and time the satellite will appear

  • Real-Time mode shows you what is in the sky now, with the current location, magnitude and path for each satellite. If multiple satellites are in the sky, it shows them all simultaneously

  • Tap on a satellite's name to view detailed information including country of origin, launch date, magnitude (brightness), and more

  • Tap on a constellation's name to view its educational notes

  • The app lets you keep track of which satellites you've seen and when. You can tell it you see a satellite now, or enter a past sighting

  • The device detects your location automatically, but you can also enter the latitude and longitude yourself, or your U.S. zip code

  • Choose which satellite you want to scan for, or all satellites

  • Choose how many days into the future to scan for satellites, up to 30 days

  • Choose the minimum elevation for a satellites to be shown

  • Choose the minimum magnitude (brightness) for a satellites to be shown

  • Works offline (you should go online to download satellite data once every couple of days)

  • Displays weather warnings if clouds will be present (in the U.S. only)

  • Works on iPhone and iPad

If you like science and astronomy, you will have great fun spotting satellites! All you need is a clear night with no moon. For best results, choose a location away from city lights. In the beginning, focus on the brighter satellites passing directly overhead. Satellites are visible after sunset (for about an hour) and before sunrise (also for about an hour) when the sky is dark and satellites reflect the sun's light.

This is a great educational activity for kids.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Marwan Shaban
Rating:
4.10
(61)
Version:
1.82 Last updated: 2020-04-27
Version code:
835706509
Creation date:
2010-04-22
Compatible devices:
Size:
9.31MB
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2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Marwan Shaban
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/satellite-watcher/id367262608

User Reviews

I was glad to see an update as this app was neglected for a long time, but... Today’s update damaged the app. It either crashes or gives a black screen :(
by Co*****, 2020-04-09

I loved this app for years but it has not been updated to work with the latest iOS version so it no longer functions. Unfortunate.
by Kl*****, 2019-01-09

This is hands down the best satellite tracker app out there. But ever since updating my iPhone maybe even two devices ago, it's been incompatible. And I'm heartbroken. I've tried other apps but they don't come near to the finesse of this one. I keep this app on my phone just in case it ever updates so it'll be at the ready. Please, PLEASE make an update! ❤️❤️❤️
by Al*****, 2018-08-03
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