Best ISS ExplorAR alternatives: apps like ISS ExplorAR

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

ISS ExplorAR is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to ISS ExplorAR

ISS Explorer#2

ISS Explorer by NASA

Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9(16 ratings)
Free
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Explore a detailed 3D model of the International Space Station. Rotate, zoom, and select individual components to learn about their function and systems. Organize your view by turning parts and labels on or off.

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Space Station Research Xplorer
Space Station Research Xplorer
Space Station Research Xplorer
by NASA
Free

Explore a vast collection of experiments conducted on the International Space Station, both past and present. Discover the results and benefits of microgravity research through interactive media, detailed descriptions, and visual tours of the station's modules and external facilities.

Browse ISS experiments by categoryView experiment results and benefitsInteractive lab and facility tours
📚 Education
(10)
free
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Space Station Passes
Space Station Passes
Space Station Passes
Predict ISS, Tiangong passes
Free

This app predicts when the International Space Station and Tiangong will pass over your location. It offers detailed sky charts, timely notifications, and a night mode for optimal viewing. Track over 4000 satellites with real-time sky views.

Satellite pass predictionInteractive sky chartCustomizable notifications
📚 Education
(2)
free
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Solar System Scope VR
Solar System Scope VR
Solar System Scope VR
by INOVE, s.r.o.
Free

Explore breathtaking destinations within our solar system in virtual reality. Experience the sensation of walking on the Moon or Mars, visit the ISS, and view the night sky from your exact location. Works with or without VR glasses.

Virtual solar system explorationVisit Moon and Mars landing sitesExplore the International Space Station (ISS)
📚 Education
(30)
free with in-app purchases
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WeatherSats AR
WeatherSats AR
WeatherSats AR
by NASA
Free

Explore Earth-monitoring satellites in augmented reality. Engage in missions to understand how these satellites observe weather phenomena and transmit data to your forecast. Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and the instruments used to study our planet.

Immersive AR experienceInteractive space journeySatellite instrument exploration
📚 Education
(2)
free
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SpaceStationAR LITE
SpaceStationAR LITE
SpaceStationAR LITE
AR satellite finder
Free

Explore the night sky with augmented reality. This app overlays satellite paths, stars, and galaxies onto your camera view, helping you spot the ISS, Starlink trains, and more. It also provides a calendar of upcoming celestial events and offline map visualizations.

Augmented reality satellite pass simulationDisplay of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft in ARSatellite pass visualization on maps
📚 Education
(140)
ad-supported