# SpaceStationAR LITE vs ISS ExplorAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISS ExplorAR at 100% against SpaceStationAR LITE's 47%. ISS ExplorAR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). SpaceStationAR LITE's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ISS ExplorAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceStationAR LITE has 140 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of SpaceStationAR LITE's written reviews are positive against 100% of ISS ExplorAR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceStationAR LITE | ISS ExplorAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacestationar-lite/id1023377153/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-explorar/id1473218355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 633 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toriningen Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/361194121) | [Octagon Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/998405180) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceStationAR LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacestationar-lite/id1023377153)

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.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality satellite pass simulation, Display of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft in AR, Satellite pass visualization on maps, Calendar of upcoming satellite passes and launches, Offline app usage, Satellite pass notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### ISS ExplorAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-explorar/id1473218355)

Explore the International Space Station in stunning detail using augmented reality. Walk around the exterior or go inside to experience the astronaut's perspective, with interactive modules and informative videos. A 3D mode offers an alternative navigation experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (AR) exploration, Detailed 3D ISS model, Interactive module information, In-station astronaut POV experience, Non-AR 3D navigation mode, VR Cupola view, Spacewalk simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceStationAR LITE free?

SpaceStationAR LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ISS ExplorAR free?

ISS ExplorAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceStationAR LITE or ISS ExplorAR?

ISS ExplorAR is rated higher. SpaceStationAR LITE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while ISS ExplorAR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SpaceStationAR LITE or ISS ExplorAR have ads?

SpaceStationAR LITE shows ads; ISS ExplorAR does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*