Orbitrack
$4.99
2.6for iPhone, iPad and more
9.3
855 Ratings
Southern Stars Group, LLC
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85.6 MB
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Mar 9, 2022
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About Orbitrack
Orbitrack is a brand-new, Augmented-and-Virtual-Reality satellite tracker and spaceflight simulator! It's your pocket guide to the thousands of spacecraft in orbit around our home planet.
1) More than 5000 spacecraft, including all active satellites, classified military satellites, the International Space Station, and SpaceX's Starlink communication satellites.
2) Rich new graphics, rewritten using Apple's Metal graphics API, show atmospheric effects, city lights on Earth’s night side, and highly-detailed 3D satellite models.
3) Voice-controlled Virtual Reality mode that works with any smartphone VR viewer. iPhone only.
4) A true "augmented reality" mode that helps you find satellites in the sky by blending the sky chart with video from your phone's camera. Works with Orbit and Satellite views too!
5) Radio frequency data for amateur radio satellites.
6) Updated descriptions for hundreds of spacecraft. Every satellite now has a description from n2yo.com.
7) Supports the latest Apple hardware and software: iPhone 13, iPad Pro, and iOS 15. Check the Mac App Store for our MacOS version!
8) Requires at least iPhone 6 or iPad Air with 64-bit processor and iOS 12 or later.
9) New sound effects and ambient background music.
10) New Time Flow controls let you easily set the date and time, and animate the view.
If you're new to Orbitrack, here's what it can do:
• Track thousands of satellites. Orbitrack will tell you when spacecraft pass overhead, show you where to find them in the sky, and let you track them across the planet.
• Teach you about the International Space Station, Starlink, and hundreds of other satellites in orbit, with comprehensive mission descriptions.
• Show the view from any satellite, and see the Earth from orbit just as the “bird” sees it! Orbitrack includes detailed 3D models for dozens of satellites – see them up close from any angle!
• Stay on top of the space race. Orbitrack updates its satellite data from n2yo.com and celestrak.com every hour. When new spacecraft are launched, maneuver into new orbits, or fall back into the atmosphere, Orbitrack shows you what’s happening up there, right now.
Orbitrack isn’t just powerful – it’s incredibly easy to use! You don’t need an aerospace degree to become an expert satellite tracker. Orbitrack puts advanced capabilities at your fingertips, with the same intuitive touch interface you use every day.
The new VR mode is an out-of-this-world experience. Become an astronaut without ever leaving Planet Earth!
And if that’s not enough, Orbitrack includes detailed, built-in Help – and expert, responsive technical support.
1) More than 5000 spacecraft, including all active satellites, classified military satellites, the International Space Station, and SpaceX's Starlink communication satellites.
2) Rich new graphics, rewritten using Apple's Metal graphics API, show atmospheric effects, city lights on Earth’s night side, and highly-detailed 3D satellite models.
3) Voice-controlled Virtual Reality mode that works with any smartphone VR viewer. iPhone only.
4) A true "augmented reality" mode that helps you find satellites in the sky by blending the sky chart with video from your phone's camera. Works with Orbit and Satellite views too!
5) Radio frequency data for amateur radio satellites.
6) Updated descriptions for hundreds of spacecraft. Every satellite now has a description from n2yo.com.
7) Supports the latest Apple hardware and software: iPhone 13, iPad Pro, and iOS 15. Check the Mac App Store for our MacOS version!
8) Requires at least iPhone 6 or iPad Air with 64-bit processor and iOS 12 or later.
9) New sound effects and ambient background music.
10) New Time Flow controls let you easily set the date and time, and animate the view.
If you're new to Orbitrack, here's what it can do:
• Track thousands of satellites. Orbitrack will tell you when spacecraft pass overhead, show you where to find them in the sky, and let you track them across the planet.
• Teach you about the International Space Station, Starlink, and hundreds of other satellites in orbit, with comprehensive mission descriptions.
• Show the view from any satellite, and see the Earth from orbit just as the “bird” sees it! Orbitrack includes detailed 3D models for dozens of satellites – see them up close from any angle!
• Stay on top of the space race. Orbitrack updates its satellite data from n2yo.com and celestrak.com every hour. When new spacecraft are launched, maneuver into new orbits, or fall back into the atmosphere, Orbitrack shows you what’s happening up there, right now.
Orbitrack isn’t just powerful – it’s incredibly easy to use! You don’t need an aerospace degree to become an expert satellite tracker. Orbitrack puts advanced capabilities at your fingertips, with the same intuitive touch interface you use every day.
The new VR mode is an out-of-this-world experience. Become an astronaut without ever leaving Planet Earth!
And if that’s not enough, Orbitrack includes detailed, built-in Help – and expert, responsive technical support.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.6
Last updated on Mar 9, 2022
Old Versions
- Ability to show country borders on Orbit, Ground, Satellite views.
- Ability to select time increments of 10 seconds and 10 minutes for animation.
- Ability to show or stop Earth rotation in Orbit and Ground views.
- Ability to show satellite visibility circle in Orbit and Satellite views.
- Virtual Reality mode in landscape is no longer enabled by default in new installations.
- Fix inability to load startup announcements due to insecure http URL
- Removed double-top-to-center-satellite functionality.
- Removed Flurry Analytics.
- Ability to select time increments of 10 seconds and 10 minutes for animation.
- Ability to show or stop Earth rotation in Orbit and Ground views.
- Ability to show satellite visibility circle in Orbit and Satellite views.
- Virtual Reality mode in landscape is no longer enabled by default in new installations.
- Fix inability to load startup announcements due to insecure http URL
- Removed double-top-to-center-satellite functionality.
- Removed Flurry Analytics.
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Version History
2.6
Mar 9, 2022
- Ability to show country borders on Orbit, Ground, Satellite views.
- Ability to select time increments of 10 seconds and 10 minutes for animation.
- Ability to show or stop Earth rotation in Orbit and Ground views.
- Ability to show satellite visibility circle in Orbit and Satellite views.
- Virtual Reality mode in landscape is no longer enabled by default in new installations.
- Fix inability to load startup announcements due to insecure http URL
- Removed double-top-to-center-satellite functionality.
- Removed Flurry Analytics.
- Ability to select time increments of 10 seconds and 10 minutes for animation.
- Ability to show or stop Earth rotation in Orbit and Ground views.
- Ability to show satellite visibility circle in Orbit and Satellite views.
- Virtual Reality mode in landscape is no longer enabled by default in new installations.
- Fix inability to load startup announcements due to insecure http URL
- Removed double-top-to-center-satellite functionality.
- Removed Flurry Analytics.
2.5.2
Nov 26, 2020
1) Support for MacOS 10.15 (Catalina) and MacOS 11 (Big Sur).
2) Support for iOS 14 and iPhone 12.
3) On iPad, the Search, Settings, Info, and Help views now appear in popup windows to avoid blocking the screen.
4) Uses Apple's new Metal 3D graphics API instead of OpenGL - a big graphics performance improvement!
5) Securely downloads satellite data using HTTPS connections.
6) Fixes problems with Settings popup view on iPads and Macs.
7) Now allows 360-degree-wide maps in Ground Track view.
8) On iPad, selecting a new satellite in Search or satellite lists now takes effect instantly.
9) On iPad, changing any settings switch now takes effect instantly.
10) Improved contrast between Earth's day and night sides.
11) Fixed some typos in Help and satellite info.
2) Support for iOS 14 and iPhone 12.
3) On iPad, the Search, Settings, Info, and Help views now appear in popup windows to avoid blocking the screen.
4) Uses Apple's new Metal 3D graphics API instead of OpenGL - a big graphics performance improvement!
5) Securely downloads satellite data using HTTPS connections.
6) Fixes problems with Settings popup view on iPads and Macs.
7) Now allows 360-degree-wide maps in Ground Track view.
8) On iPad, selecting a new satellite in Search or satellite lists now takes effect instantly.
9) On iPad, changing any settings switch now takes effect instantly.
10) Improved contrast between Earth's day and night sides.
11) Fixed some typos in Help and satellite info.
2.5.1
Nov 17, 2020
1) Support for MacOS 10.15 (Catalina) and MacOS 11 (Big Sur).
2) Support for iOS 14 and iPhone 12.
3) On iPad, the Search, Settings, Info, and Help views now appear in popup windows to avoid blocking the screen.
4) Uses Apple's new Metal 3D graphics API instead of OpenGL - a big graphics performance improvement!
5) Securely downloads satellite data using HTTPS connections.
6) Fixes problems with Settings popup view on iPads and Macs.
2) Support for iOS 14 and iPhone 12.
3) On iPad, the Search, Settings, Info, and Help views now appear in popup windows to avoid blocking the screen.
4) Uses Apple's new Metal 3D graphics API instead of OpenGL - a big graphics performance improvement!
5) Securely downloads satellite data using HTTPS connections.
6) Fixes problems with Settings popup view on iPads and Macs.
2.5
Nov 16, 2020
1) Support for MacOS 10.15 (Catalina) and MacOS 11 (Big Sur).
2) Support for iOS 14 and iPhone 12.
3) On iPad, the Search, Settings, Info, and Help views now appear in popup windows to avoid blocking the screen.
4) Uses Apple's new Metal 3D graphics API instead of OpenGL - a big graphics performance improvement!
5) Securely downloads satellite data using HTTPS connections.
2) Support for iOS 14 and iPhone 12.
3) On iPad, the Search, Settings, Info, and Help views now appear in popup windows to avoid blocking the screen.
4) Uses Apple's new Metal 3D graphics API instead of OpenGL - a big graphics performance improvement!
5) Securely downloads satellite data using HTTPS connections.
2.4.1
May 25, 2020
1) Fix rendering problem with Dragon spacecraft model.
2) Fix problem with black text on black background in Search bar when iOS appearance is "Light" mode.
2) Fix problem with black text on black background in Search bar when iOS appearance is "Light" mode.
2.4
May 12, 2020
1) Orbitrack now updates its satellite data every hour of every every day to keep up with the rapid launches and orbital changes of the Starlink satellite constellation.
2) Support for iPhone 11, XR, SE, and iOS 13.
3) New satellite constellations: OneWeb, Planet, and Spire. New descriptions for these constellations, and for the Starlink constellation.
4) New “Show Satellite Names” switch in Sky view. Fix for satellites sometimes failing to be labelled in Sky View.
5) Fix for amateur radio satellite frequencies not appearing on startup under certain conditions.
6) Fix for search text appearing black on dark gray background when phone UI is in Light mode.
7) Fix for for being unable to select Year, Month, or Day in Time Flow controls.
8) In Ground Track view, show popup explaining why Motion sensors cannot be enabled, with solution (switch to a different view!)
9) Sadly, Iridium Flare predictions have been removed. As iridium de-orbits the old Iridium Block-1 satellites which caused these flares, it is no longer possible to predict them reliably.
2) Support for iPhone 11, XR, SE, and iOS 13.
3) New satellite constellations: OneWeb, Planet, and Spire. New descriptions for these constellations, and for the Starlink constellation.
4) New “Show Satellite Names” switch in Sky view. Fix for satellites sometimes failing to be labelled in Sky View.
5) Fix for amateur radio satellite frequencies not appearing on startup under certain conditions.
6) Fix for search text appearing black on dark gray background when phone UI is in Light mode.
7) Fix for for being unable to select Year, Month, or Day in Time Flow controls.
8) In Ground Track view, show popup explaining why Motion sensors cannot be enabled, with solution (switch to a different view!)
9) Sadly, Iridium Flare predictions have been removed. As iridium de-orbits the old Iridium Block-1 satellites which caused these flares, it is no longer possible to predict them reliably.
2.3
Nov 8, 2019
1) Support for iOS 13 and iPhone 11.
2) Displays rise/set times to satellite lists.
3) Fixes bug that hides satellites when "Show visible passes on" option is turned on in Settings.
2) Displays rise/set times to satellite lists.
3) Fixes bug that hides satellites when "Show visible passes on" option is turned on in Settings.
2.2
Jul 9, 2019
1) New satellite category: Starlink satellites, SpaceX's mega-communication satellite constellation.
2) Optionally display "You Are Here" location marker on Earth in Orbit, Satellite, and Ground views.
3) Search for amateur radio satellites by their AmSat names: AO-73, CO-57, etc.
4) Lists and search results now show satellite visual magnitudes and elevations in degrees above or below the horizon.
5) Object Info now shows satellites distances and velocities in miles and miles/second in addition to km and km/sec.
6) Miscellaneous small bug fixes and performance improvements.
2) Optionally display "You Are Here" location marker on Earth in Orbit, Satellite, and Ground views.
3) Search for amateur radio satellites by their AmSat names: AO-73, CO-57, etc.
4) Lists and search results now show satellite visual magnitudes and elevations in degrees above or below the horizon.
5) Object Info now shows satellites distances and velocities in miles and miles/second in addition to km and km/sec.
6) Miscellaneous small bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.1
Dec 1, 2018
1) Supports iOS 12, iPhone XR, XS, and iPad Pro.
2) Improved Augmented Reality (AR) mode the utilizes the camera in Sky view.
3) New Motion button in the toolbar to easily activate your device's motion sensors.
3) More information in Satellite Info - launch dates, launch sites, categories, and countries of origin.
2) Improved Augmented Reality (AR) mode the utilizes the camera in Sky view.
3) New Motion button in the toolbar to easily activate your device's motion sensors.
3) More information in Satellite Info - launch dates, launch sites, categories, and countries of origin.
2.0.3
Apr 12, 2018
1) Removed "Command not recognized" alert during VR voice control.
2) Hide Home bar on iPhone X in night vision mode.
3) Show "Locate" arrow closer to center of screen in AR mode.
2) Hide Home bar on iPhone X in night vision mode.
3) Show "Locate" arrow closer to center of screen in AR mode.
2.0.2
Apr 6, 2018
1) Added "Show Alt-Azimuth Grid" switch to Sky View settings.
2) Added "Show Selected Satellite Orbit" switch to view settings.
3) Added "Email Support" button to Help.
4) Fixed an edge case problem where the selected satellite could become un-selected, causing a crash or other undefined behavior at startup. In this case, the selected satellite now reverts to the ISS.
5) TIANGONG-1 removed from database, now that it's in the Pacific ocean!
6) "Show Cities" option now works in Orbit, Satellite, Ground views.
7) Fixed problem with alerts for satellite settings triggering at the wrong time.
8) Correct number of satellite categories now shown in Settings "Satellites Shown" row.
2) Added "Show Selected Satellite Orbit" switch to view settings.
3) Added "Email Support" button to Help.
4) Fixed an edge case problem where the selected satellite could become un-selected, causing a crash or other undefined behavior at startup. In this case, the selected satellite now reverts to the ISS.
5) TIANGONG-1 removed from database, now that it's in the Pacific ocean!
6) "Show Cities" option now works in Orbit, Satellite, Ground views.
7) Fixed problem with alerts for satellite settings triggering at the wrong time.
8) Correct number of satellite categories now shown in Settings "Satellites Shown" row.
2.0.1
Apr 1, 2018
1) New illustrated Quick Start guide at first launch of new versions.
2) Fix bug with location not updating from (0,0) after initial app install.
3) Fix problem with multiple alerts appearing at first launch.
4) Fix brief flash from sky view to orbit view at first launch.
5) Fix problem with satellites and orbits beyond the horizon being drawn in front of the Earth (in Orbit and Satellite views.)
6) Fix problem with not updating HUD and status bar after switching chart perspective.
7) Restored "Observe Daylight Saving Time" switch in Location settings.
8) Set minimum field of view to 15 degrees in VR/AR mode (1 degree otherwise).
2) Fix bug with location not updating from (0,0) after initial app install.
3) Fix problem with multiple alerts appearing at first launch.
4) Fix brief flash from sky view to orbit view at first launch.
5) Fix problem with satellites and orbits beyond the horizon being drawn in front of the Earth (in Orbit and Satellite views.)
6) Fix problem with not updating HUD and status bar after switching chart perspective.
7) Restored "Observe Daylight Saving Time" switch in Location settings.
8) Set minimum field of view to 15 degrees in VR/AR mode (1 degree otherwise).
2.0
Mar 21, 2018
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Orbitrack.
iPhone
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
Mac
Requires macOS 10.15 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
Orbitrack supports English
