ISS Live Now vs Pluto Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ISS Live Now
Experience Earth from orbit with a 24/7 live HD video stream from the International Space Station. Track the ISS's path on a dynamic map and access various NASA and ESA feeds, including spacewalk footage and interior tours.
- 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
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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.
Pluto Controller
Control a DIY nano-drone with your smartphone. Features include pilot-friendly controls, automated flight, HD camera streaming, and diagnostic tools. Create a pilot profile to track and share your flight stats.
- Pilot-friendly flight controls
- Automated take-off and flip maneuvers
- HD streaming and camera functions
- Pilot profile with in-flight stats
- Drone diagnosis and calibration
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Pluto is a Smartphone Controlled DIY nano-drone by Drona Aviation, India’s first nano-drone company, based out of IIT Bombay. Pluto Controller is the application used to fly Pluto. It connects to the Drone’s WiFi Hotspot, giving the user access to the Drone’s Flight Control System. Pluto Controller boasts of a number of convenient features that make flying Pluto a comfortable and enjoyable experience. PILOT-FRIENDLY CONTROLS Pluto Controller app makes for comfortable and enjoyable flight experience with Pluto. It features a number of flight options that can be selected by the pilot as per preference and is absolutely user-friendly. AUTOMATED FLIGHT AND FANCY MOVES With newly integrated automated commands, you can now avoid the hassle of manually making Pluto take off and you can now show off with your Pluto with the Flip Controls in the revamped Pluto Controller app! HD STREAMING AND CAMERA FUNCTIONS Use Pluto camera with hd streaming, video, photo and flip lens functions. PILOT PROFILE AND STATS Create your own Pluto Pilot Profile and show off your in-flight stats with your friends! Compete with them to see who can get the longest flight time! DIAGNOSIS (INCLUDE CALIBRATION, MOTOR TEST) Diagnosing your drone is as simple as a screen tap away. All diagnosis options including sensor calibration, motor testing are available in the Pluto Controller App settings and the pilot can ensure optimal performance from the Drone using these settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ISS Live Now at 4.6 against Pluto Controller's 4.0. ISS Live Now also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 8) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). Pluto Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ISS Live Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pluto Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
ISS Live Now holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ISS Live Now has 6.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of ISS Live Now's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pluto Controller's.
ISS Live Now ships an update monthly, Pluto Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ISS Live Now | Pluto Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.7K ratings) — better | 4.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlos Santos | Drona Aviation |
Customer experience
ISS Live Now
Pluto Controller
Bugs and requests
ISS Live Now
Reported bugs
7 issues- Map is not working!
- Live feed cuts when strange things happen
- No camera available
- Constant loss of connection
- Camera quality issues
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- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
9 requests- More live cameras please
- Add zoom in function
- Add more map options
- Add ability to save stills or videos
- Add captions for the videos
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- Add more angles of the space station
- Add ability to watch spacewalks
- Add dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
Pluto Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ISS Live Now
- Remove ads$2.99
Pluto Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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