# PassFinder

> Track visible International Space Station passes overhead. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Hansen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passfinder/id721125800 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/721033532)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passfinder/id721125800/reviews.md

## What is PassFinder?

See the International Space Station as it passes overhead! You'll get that chance by knowing exactly when the ISS is going to pass over your location and is visible to the naked eye.

## Key features

- ISS pass tracking
- Visible pass notifications
- Naked-eye observation guidance
- Location-based timing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passfinder/id721125800/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update your app!

*2023-07-15, version 1.2*

Is the developer going to update this? If not - remove it from the store.

### 3/5 — Update?

*2022-09-22, version 1.2*

Please update the app. Thank you for your creativity. I would like to rate the app with as many stars as it deserves.

### 5/5 — great app but cant use since iOS 14.7.1

*2021-09-10, version 1.2*

Are there plans to update this app?  My phone won’t let me open it anymore and says the developer needs to provide an update to work on this iOS version.  Thanks!

### 4/5 — Pass finder

*2021-07-21, version 1.2*

Still waiting for it to update to my iOS system.  I love this app. I rate it highly but getting frustrating now.

### 1/5 — Not happy

*2021-06-18, version 1.2*

When are you developers going to update this app l use it quite often to see when the ISS is due please get it sorted

### 2/5 — Used to be good …

*2021-06-10, version 1.2*

Was a decent app.  Recent update is broken; can’t do the update.  😕

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-06-05, version 1.2*

Get constant messages saying it needs to be updated—even immediately after updating it. Annoying and useless.

### 1/5 — Pass Finder

*2021-05-13, version 1.2*

This app has stopped working ….. reports update needed but it will not update

Unload and reload fails too

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2021-04-08, version 1.2*

This app used to work fine but has now conked out. I guess there is no more support for newer phones?

### 2/5 — Needs work. A lot of work.

*2020-06-01, version 1.2*

Ok, so I got the alert on my iPhone 6S. So I open the app and it’s suddenly a past event that when I click on for further info gives me nothing. A dead link. I need the inclination, compass heading etc., I get nothing.  Unless I’ve had the app open already at the alert time, it’s useless. Any app is better.

## Frequently asked questions about PassFinder

### What does PassFinder do?

PassFinder helps you see the International Space Station as it passes overhead. It provides precise timing information for when the ISS will be visible from your specific location.

### How does PassFinder help me see the ISS?

The app calculates the exact times and trajectories of ISS passes over your geographical area. This allows you to know precisely when and where to look to observe the station with the naked eye.

### Is PassFinder free to use?

Yes, PassFinder is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features for tracking ISS passes.

### What kind of information does the app provide?

The app provides critical information such as the timing of ISS passes, their duration, and their visibility to the naked eye. It ensures you don't miss an opportunity to see the space station.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-11-19

UI updates and bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2024-11-16

Has it been 10 years?? Sorry, I was busy with stuff.
This update brings everything back up and running on current devices. Hooray!

### 1.2 — 2014-04-10

Breaking bug fix.
Added ability to set reminders for upcoming passes. 
Minor UI changes.

### 1.1 — 2014-03-27

Bug fixes.
Includes more ISS pass data.
Includes ISS facts and information.

### 1 — 2013-10-14

No release notes.

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## More apps by Christian Hansen

- [FlareFinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarefinder/id855485513)
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All apps by Christian Hansen: https://appshunter.io/developer/721033532

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