# ISS Live Now — Live HD Earth View

> Live HD Earth view and space exploration content from the International Space Station. (iPhone/iPad app by Carlos Santos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-live-now/id1138994692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carlos Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138994691)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 6,453 App Store ratings · 1,754 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-live-now/id1138994692/reviews.md

## What is ISS Live Now?

See the Earth as the astronauts see it with a 24/7 video livestream from the International Space Station.

If you like space or astronomy, you will love ISS Live Now.

ISS Live Now gives you easy access to live video feeds of Earth from the International Space Station, orbiting about 400 kilometers (250 miles) above the planet. The app combines live streaming, orbit tracking and space exploration tools in one thoughtful experience.

LIVE VIDEO STREAMS
• Live HD Camera: High-resolution view of Earth from EHDC cameras aboard the ISS.
• Live Standard Camera: Live Earth views with mission updates, tests and communications.
• NASA TV: Science and space documentaries, plus interviews with astronauts, scientists and engineers.
• NASA TV Media.
• Spacewalk (Recorded): HD footage from cameras outside the ISS.
• Inside the International Space Station: Video tours of ISS modules explained by astronauts.
• Eventual Channel: Temporary live feeds from NASA, ESA, Roscosmos and SpaceX.
• Launchpad Cameras: 24/7 live streams from launch sites around the world.
• ESA: Live feeds from the European Space Agency.
• Sen.com 4K Cameras: Ultra-high-definition views via the official Sen website.

MAP & TRACKING
Follow the ISS orbit with Google Maps or an interactive 3D globe. Zoom, rotate, drag and tilt the map to see exactly where the station is flying.

ISS DETECTOR
Discover when the ISS will pass over your location, track visible passes in the sky and receive alerts for daylight passes near you.

ROCKET LAUNCHES & EVENTS
Browse upcoming rocket launches and receive notifications about live space events, including spacewalks and mission milestones.

EXPLORE & LEARN
• Virtual Tour: Explore the ISS in an immersive street-view experience.
• Who Is in the ISS: Meet the astronauts currently aboard the station.
• SpaceX Docking Simulator: Practice docking with the official SpaceX simulator.
• Solar System Explorer: Travel through the solar system.

NOTIFICATIONS
Get alerts for sunrise and sunset as seen from the ISS, interesting locations on Earth, rocket launches and special live events.

NOTE
When the ISS is on Earth's night side, the video image is black: this is normal. Occasionally, a blue or blank screen appears due to transmission issues or camera changes. The stream usually returns within a few minutes. This is not an app problem.

X: @isslivenow, News about the ISS, NASA, space, Earth and the live stream.
Instagram: @isslivenow, Photos of Earth from the streaming cameras and NASA TV.
Facebook: @isslivenow, Photos, news and information about ISS Live Now.

## Key features

- 24/7 live HD Earth view from ISS
- Interactive ISS orbit tracker map
- Multiple live video streams (ISS cameras, NASA TV, ESA)
- Spacewalk and interior ISS video tours
- Notifications for live sunrise/sunset views
- Launchpad live streams

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ISS Live Now?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Exceptional program
- 🚀 Excellent
- 🚀 Fascinating!
- 🚀 Educational
- 🚀 Great fun
- 🚀 Exciting
- 🚀 Brilliant!
- 🚀 Extraordinary
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Best thing thats ever occurred.
- 🚀 Incredible
- 🚀 Excellent App
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Awesome!
- 🚀 Powerful connection to our space presence
- 🚀 Trustworthy
- 🚀 Amazing
- 🚀 Wonderful, informative and educational ap
- 🚀 Fun sky watching!
- 🚀 What more miracles await?
- 🚀 Perfect!
- 🚀 Wonderful
- 🚀 Miraculous
- 🚀 Love it so much
- 🚀 The very best ever!!!
- 🚀 Amazing
- 🚀 Clever
- 🚀 Incredible, but camera screen should be bigger
- 🚀 What to do when life irritates you.....
- 🚀 This is a very interesting scientific app that is cool!
- 🚀 Star Trek Coming True
- 🚀 Best APP In the Universe
- 🚀 Wonderful
- 🚀 Biggest time waster (not) in the world
- 🚀 I love it !! 😍🌍😱🙌🏼
- 🚀 ISS LOCATION AND NASA TV IN ONE APP!
- 🚀 One Word: 💫BRILLIANT✨
- 🚀 Awesome!
- 🚀 Wow

**Cons**

- 🐛 It is not working
- 🐛 Maybe I'm getting old
- 🐛 Good app...but inappropriate ads for a family app.
- 🐛 Cameras seem to be down a lot.
- 🐛 More earth less space station !!!
- 🐛 No signal
- 🐛 Not being maintained
- 🐛 Needs fixing
- 🐛 Cameras not available
- 🐛 Unstable and unreliable
- 🐛 Unimpressed
- 🐛 No Chromecast option from iOS devices??
- 🐛 That's it huh?
- 🐛 Occasional glitches
- 🐛 Cameras cut in half by the camera picture

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Map is not working!
- Live feed cuts when strange things happen
- No camera available
- Constant loss of connection
- Camera quality issues
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- More live cameras please
- Add zoom in function
- Add more map options
- Add ability to save stills or videos
- Add captions for the videos
- Add more angles of the space station
- Add ability to watch spacewalks
- Add dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,754)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-live-now/id1138994692/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Slimbo

*2026-08-23, version 4.4.3*

Great app when live

### 1/5 — Love this app

*2026-08-23, version 4.4.3*

The best app ever

### 5/5 — ISS

*2026-08-20, version 4.4.3*

Brilliant news from all on board thanks

### 5/5 — Perspective

*2026-08-20, version 4.4.3*

It’s great to see the earth from a different perspective and wonder what each day is like for the astronauts living and working in the space station

### 4/5 — Great app, but please fix background audio behavior!

*2026-08-20, version 4.4.3*

I absolutely love this app for tracking the ISS—the data, visuals, and flyover notifications are top-notch and a massive upgrade on my new phone. It’s easily a 5-star experience for space lovers.
However, there is one frustrating issue: the app completely "hijacks" and mutes background audio the second it opens. 

I like to listen to audiobooks and music while checking the station's path, but this app forces whatever I’m listening to - to  pause, and there's currently no way to override it.

Developers, please consider adding a "mute ambient sounds" toggle or updating the app's audio session settings so it can co-exist with background media players (like Audible or Apple Books). Once that's fixed, it's an easy 5 stars!

### 5/5 — Great View

*2026-08-18, version 4.4.3*

Love being able to view my world…

### 1/5 — Live feed

*2026-08-17, version 4.4.3*

The live camera feed never loads on my iPad but works fine on my s25 ultra.

### 5/5 — Just Amazing

*2026-08-17, version 4.4.3*

Getting the update directly to my phone  just Awesome 🤩

### 5/5 — Live Camera

*2026-08-16, version 4.4.3*

Live camera of the wing of the station!!!

### 5/5 — Magnetically feel

*2026-08-16, version 4.4.3*

It’s a catastrophic view

## Frequently asked questions about ISS Live Now

### What does ISS Live Now do?

ISS Live Now provides a 24/7 live video livestream of Earth as seen from the International Space Station. It also offers access to various other space-related video feeds, including NASA TV and ESA content, and allows you to track the ISS's orbit on a map.

### What are the main features of ISS Live Now?

Key features include a live HD Earth view from the ISS, an interactive map to follow the station's orbit, multiple live video streams from different sources like NASA TV and ESA, recorded spacewalk footage, and video tours of the ISS interior. You can also receive notifications for live sunrises and sunsets.

### Is ISS Live Now free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a variety of live streams and features. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional content or functionality.

### What happens if the video feed is black or blank?

If the video feed is black, it typically means the International Space Station is on the night side of Earth, which is normal. A blank or blue screen can occur due to transmission issues or when the crew is changing cameras. The transmission should return shortly, and this is not an issue with the app itself.

### Who is ISS Live Now for?

This app is designed for anyone with an interest in space, astronomy, or simply curious to see Earth from the unique perspective of astronauts aboard the International Space Station. It's ideal for educational purposes or for those who enjoy space exploration content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.3 — 2026-08-06

New Sky Explorer on iPhone: point your device at the sky to see the ISS, Sun, and Moon in real time.
Open Sky Explorer from the side menu or when you choose an ISS pass.
Jump between Sky Explorer and 2D Radar for the same pass.
Starry sky view with a realistic Milky Way orientation.
Sky Explorer and on-screen info in all supported languages.
Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 4.4.2 — 2026-07-22

See your city name on the ISS passes screen.
Search cities when setting your location manually.
Night sightings and daylight passes at a glance.
Refined welcome experience for first launch.
Choose Classic or Modern font in Settings.
Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 4.4.0 — 2026-07-15

iPad landscape dashboard while watching live video: crew in space, your next ISS pass, and the next launch with live countdowns.
Pick your location manually on the map when GPS is unavailable in ISS Detector.
Cleaner Settings, updated Russian purchase options, and bug fixes.

### 4.3.6 — 2026-07-11

Added a 2D radar that shows the ISS position in the sky during visible passes.

### 4.3.5 — 2026-06-10

Bug fixes and improvements.

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