# SpaceStationAR LITE vs Zenith

The clearest difference is ads: Zenith at none against SpaceStationAR LITE's shown. Zenith also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). SpaceStationAR LITE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (140 vs 5). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Zenith holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceStationAR LITE has 140 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpaceStationAR LITE ships an update fortnightly, Zenith every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceStationAR LITE | Zenith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacestationar-lite/id1023377153/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenith-iss-live-tracker/id6630373131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toriningen Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/361194121) | [Aurelien Grifasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143814442) |

## 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 passes, stars, and celestial objects onto your real-world view. Track the ISS, Starlink trains, and more, with calendar events and map visualizations.

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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zenith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenith-iss-live-tracker/id6630373131)

Explore Earth in a 3D simulation and track the International Space Station's real-time orbit. Experience a rotating planet with dynamic soundscapes and see the current number of astronauts on board.

**Highlights:** 3D Earth simulation, Real-time ISS orbit tracking, Live astronaut count, Dynamic soundscapes, Earth rotation view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceStationAR LITE free?

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

### Is Zenith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpaceStationAR LITE or Zenith?

Zenith is rated higher. SpaceStationAR LITE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Zenith averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do SpaceStationAR LITE or Zenith have ads?

SpaceStationAR LITE shows ads; Zenith does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceStationAR LITE or Zenith?

SpaceStationAR LITE ships an update fortnightly, and Zenith every 13 months. Most recently, SpaceStationAR LITE was updated on October 29, 2026 and Zenith on October 24, 2026.

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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.*