MoonSurf vs ISS Flyover
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MoonSurf
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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.
ISS Flyover
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MoonSurf ships an update every 113 months, ISS Flyover fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MoonSurf | ISS Flyover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 113 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JungleProduction | Yannis Perrier |
In-app purchases
MoonSurf
No in-app purchases
ISS Flyover
No in-app purchases






