Comparison

MoonSurf vs ISS Flyover

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

Head to head
About

MoonSurf

Features
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MoonSurf β€” Master Time and Space Read the sky like you read the waves. The golden glow of sunrise, the soft light of a full moon night, the twilight as the crescent moon sets. The perfect photo opportunity can only be captured by those who know the movement of the sky. Just as a skilled surfer reads the waves, MoonSurf brings the movements of the moon and sun to your fingertips. No difficult knowledge required. From wherever you are, you can understand the entire sky, past and future. Perfect for pre-shoot research. β€’ List View β€” See moonrise, moonset, lunar phase, illumination, full/new moon dates, sunrise, and sunset at a glance. β€’ Map View β€” See the direction from which the moon and sun rise and where they set on a map. Perfect for location scouting β€’ Panoramic View β€” Displays the positions of the moon and sun overlaid in real time on Street View You can simulate how light will fall at the location beforehand, even without going there. This makes location research much easier. β€’ AR View β€” Point your camera and it displays the positions of the moon and sun overlaid in real time on the actual sky. Ride the past and future freely "What was the sky like during last week's full moon?" "What time will the sun shine on the shooting location three months from now?" Simply specify the date and location to simulate anytime, anywhere. There is no more reliable tool for planning your shoots. Recommended for: β€’ Those who take landscape, night view, and astrophotography β€’ Those who enjoy morning and evening activities β€’ Those who want to leisurely enjoy full and new moons β€’ Those who enjoy the outdoors and hiking Don't miss the wave of the sky. Predict the movement of the sky with MoonSurf and get the shot you want.

About

ISS Flyover

Features
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ISS Flyover helps you track the International Space Station from your iPhone. See the current ISS position on a map, understand where it is relative to your location, and check upcoming visible flyovers from your sky. The app can also prepare alerts before visible passes, with widgets and Live Activities to keep the next flyover close at hand. No account is required. ISS Flyover is free and focused on one job: making ISS passes easier to anticipate.

Screenshots

MoonSurf4 screens
ISS Flyover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ISS Flyover at none against MoonSurf's shown. ISS Flyover also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 113 months). MoonSurf's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoonSurf ships an update every 113 months, ISS Flyover fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MoonSurf versus ISS Flyover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonSurfISS Flyover
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 113 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJungleProductionYannis Perrier

In-app purchases

None

MoonSurf

No in-app purchases

None

ISS Flyover

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MoonSurf free?
MoonSurf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISS Flyover free?
ISS Flyover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MoonSurf or ISS Flyover have ads?
MoonSurf shows ads; ISS Flyover does not.
Which is updated more often, MoonSurf or ISS Flyover?
MoonSurf ships an update every 113 months, and ISS Flyover fortnightly. Most recently, MoonSurf was updated on October 4, 2026 and ISS Flyover on October 8, 2026.

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