# ISS Explorer vs ISS ExplorAR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ISS Explorer at 16 against ISS ExplorAR's 3. ISS ExplorAR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ISS Explorer against 5.0 for ISS ExplorAR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ISS Explorer has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | ISS Explorer | ISS ExplorAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-explorer/id1429876038/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-explorar/id1473218355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 747 MB | 633 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/355542146) | [Octagon Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/998405180) |

## What reviewers say

### ISS Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-explorer/id1429876038)

Explore a detailed 3D model of the International Space Station. Rotate, zoom, and select individual components to learn about their function and systems. Organize your view by turning parts and labels on or off.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D ISS model, Rotate and zoom functionality, Selectable parts with isolation, Detailed information on components, Hierarchical part organization, Toggle parts and labels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ISS ExplorAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-explorar/id1473218355)

Explore the International Space Station in stunning detail using augmented reality. Walk around the exterior or go inside to experience the astronaut's perspective, with interactive modules and informative videos. A 3D mode offers an alternative navigation experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (AR) exploration, Detailed 3D ISS model, Interactive module information, In-station astronaut POV experience, Non-AR 3D navigation mode, VR Cupola view, Spacewalk simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ISS Explorer free?

ISS Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ISS ExplorAR free?

ISS ExplorAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ISS Explorer or ISS ExplorAR?

ISS ExplorAR is rated higher. ISS Explorer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ISS ExplorAR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ISS Explorer or ISS ExplorAR have ads?

Neither ISS Explorer nor ISS ExplorAR shows ads.

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