Comparison

ISS Live Now vs DJI Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

DJI Simulator

Master drone flying skills in a realistic virtual environment. Practice various flight maneuvers and challenges across diverse simulated locations without the risk of real-world accidents. Progress through structured training courses to build confidence for aerial photography.

Highlights
  • Realistic virtual flight environment
  • Safe training ground without risk
  • Multiple scenario simulations
  • Progressive training courses
  • Authentic control experience with DJI controllers
Features
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DJI Flight Simulator is a safe and efficient drone flight training app that allows you to master flying skills in a realistic virtual environment, helping you start your aerial photography journey with confidence. (Currently supports series including DJI Mini 5 Pro, DJI Air 3s, DJI Lito, DJI Lito X1 and is compatible with remote controller RC-N2/3, Virtual joystick is not yet supported.) What does it offer? Safe Training Ground: Fly freely in virtual scenarios—practice without the risk of flyaways or collisions. Multiple Scenario Simulations: Diverse environments including cities, mountains, islands, and famous landmarks to tackle various flight challenges. Progressive Training Courses: Step-by-step skill development from basic controls to advanced camera movements. Authentic Control Experience: Compatible with DJI remote controllers for true-to-life handling and response.

Screenshots

ISS Live Now4 screens
DJI Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISS Live Now at 88% against DJI Simulator's 24%. ISS Live Now also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 62). DJI Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ISS Live Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DJI Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ISS Live Now holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ISS Live Now has 6.7K ratings behind it against 62, 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 24% of DJI Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ISS Live Now ships an update monthly, DJI Simulator every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ISS Live Now versus DJI Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISS Live NowDJI Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.7K ratings) — better2.2 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better24.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better62
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB326 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperCarlos SantosDJI

Customer experience

ISS Live Now

All ratings6,700 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1,845 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.9%

DJI Simulator

All ratings43 ratings
Positive34.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.1%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive24.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative66.4%

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
Show 4 more
  • Add more angles of the space station
  • Add ability to watch spacewalks
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

DJI Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ISS Live Now

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
None

DJI Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ISS Live Now free?
ISS Live Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DJI Simulator free?
DJI Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ISS Live Now or DJI Simulator?
ISS Live Now is rated higher. ISS Live Now averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while DJI Simulator averages 2.2 from 62 ratings.
Do ISS Live Now or DJI Simulator have ads?
ISS Live Now shows ads; DJI Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, ISS Live Now or DJI Simulator?
ISS Live Now ships an update monthly, and DJI Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, ISS Live Now was updated on November 12, 2026 and DJI Simulator on November 12, 2026.

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