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ObservationCompanion

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The essential tool for satellite tracking and SatNOGS station operators.

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Total installs
12
exact · Play shows 10+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
31 Jul 2026
2mo ago
Last update
20 Sept 2026
v1.3.2 · 23d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
11.713.815.917.92010 Oct12 Oct13 Oct
11.713.815.917.92010 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

00.30.50.8111 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • No data collected
  • Follows the Play Families Policy

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

7 in 2 groups
2 Sensitive2 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Observation Companion is a modern and intuitive app designed for space tech enthusiasts, amateur radio operators, and ground station managers. Built following Material Design 3 guidelines, it offers not only powerful technical capabilities but also a smooth, clean, and highly responsive user experience on your smartphone. Whether you're just starting your journey with receiving signals from orbit or you're an experienced engineer scaling up your infrastructure, Observation Companion provides all the essential tools to plan, execute, and log successful satellite observations. MAIN FEATURES: • Satellite Pass Tracking: Accurate forecasting and real-time monitoring of satellite trajectories, precisely tailored to your local coordinates. • SatNOGS DB Integration: Direct, seamless access to the SatNOGS database. Always fetch the latest orbital parameters, transmitter details, and operational frequencies. • Ground Station Management: Conveniently configure your infrastructure parameters and adjust your observation schedules to perfectly match your hardware capabilities. • Open Standards Support: The app perfectly aligns with the open-source technology ecosystem (in the spirit of the Libre Space Foundation), making it easier than ever to participate in the global network of receiving stations. • Modern Interface: Advanced features and complex satellite data presented in an exceptionally clean, minimalist, and user-friendly format. Stay up to date with what's happening above your head and optimize your ground station workflow.

What's new

Fixed satellite data synchronization after a SatNOGS API change. Fixed a crash when opening satellite pass details.

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