# ISS Live Now vs DJI Simulator

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ISS Live Now | DJI Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-live-now/id1138994692/reviews)** | [2.2 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-simulator/id6757897210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Carlos Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138994691) | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) |

## What reviewers say

### ISS Live Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-live-now/id1138994692)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exceptional program
- 🚀 Excellent
- 🚀 Fascinating!
- 🚀 Educational
- 🚀 Great fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 It is not working
- 🐛 Maybe I'm getting old
- 🐛 Good app...but inappropriate ads for a family app.
- 🐛 Cameras seem to be down a lot.
- 🐛 More earth less space station !!!

**Reported bugs**

- Map is not working!
- Live feed cuts when strange things happen
- No camera available
- Constant loss of connection
- Camera quality issues

**Requested features**

- More live cameras please
- Add zoom in function
- Add more map options
- Add ability to save stills or videos
- Add captions for the videos


### DJI Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-simulator/id6757897210)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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