Ham Satting is an amateur radio utility for satellite tracking, pass prediction, and QSO logging on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It replaces the need for manual orbital calculations and external status checks by consolidating real-time satellite data and logging into a single, offline-capable interface.
For Amateur radio operators, AMSAT members, and SDR hobbyists interested in satellite communications and award hunting.
What does it look like?
Key features
Overlays satellite positions on the camera view using device sensors.
Monitors UHF 400-402 MHz for satellites transmitting music tones.
Caches orbital data locally for field use without internet.
How much does it cost?
The developer maintains a non-monetized, privacy-first model supported by the developer's own amateur radio activity.
Velocity
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The app maintains a maintenance-level cadence, with only one release shipped in the last 61 days. Development is currently focused on satellite catalogue updates and minor interface polish rather than significant new functionality. The latest release provides specific orbital-element data for amateur radio enthusiasts, but the overall frequency suggests a focus on stability and incremental data maintenance rather than rapid feature iteration.
Who built it?
Yousif AL Balushi
4 apps tracked · Utilities
Ham Gaming
Ham Logging
Ham EngineeringUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews mixed. Users appreciate extensive satellite tracking data provides amateur radio operators with necessary orbital information in one place.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Extensive satellite tracking data provides amateur radio operators with necessary orbital information in one place
- Reliance on manual API key entry creates friction for users who already possess valid credentials
3 of 3 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Ham Satting
How's the Utilities market?
Ham Satting serves a specialized segment of the Utilities category, maintaining a 3.67-star rating across a small sample of 3 reviews. The lack of monetization signals a focus on community utility rather than commercial scale.
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Key takeaways for Ham Satting
Where is it heading?
The amateur radio utility market remains stable, with demand driven by hobbyists seeking consolidated, offline-capable tools. Ham Satting is well-positioned to retain its user base if it addresses the current onboarding friction, as its privacy-first model differentiates it from ad-supported alternatives.
- The latest release expanded the satellite catalogue, demonstrating active maintenance of the core orbital data set.
- Unresolved API key validation issues continue to generate user friction, which may limit growth among new users.
The SWOT
- Offline-first satellite catalogue removes connectivity dependencies
- AR-based tracking provides visual pass confirmation
- Automating API key retrieval would eliminate primary user complaint
Next best moves
Automate API key validation because manual entry is the top-reported friction point → improve onboarding conversion
The counter-intuitive read
Users report: The lack of monetization is a…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The competitive outlook has sharpened to identify specific AMSAT-affiliated tools as a primary threat, while the feature set now explicitly includes SSTV decoding capabilities.
Bottom line
Fixing the API key validation logic would remove the primary barrier to adoption for power users, securing Ham Satting's position as a reliable field tool.
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Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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