# Spacecraft AR vs ISS ExplorAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISS ExplorAR at 100% against Spacecraft AR's 53%. ISS ExplorAR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Spacecraft AR's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

ISS ExplorAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spacecraft AR has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Spacecraft AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of ISS ExplorAR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spacecraft AR | ISS ExplorAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecraft-ar/id1452909829/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iss-explorar/id1473218355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 160 MB | 633 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jet Propulsion Laboratory](https://appshunter.io/developer/347075767) | [Octagon Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/998405180) |

## What reviewers say

### Spacecraft AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecraft-ar/id1452909829)

Explore the solar system with interactive 3D models of NASA spacecraft. View them in augmented reality, scaled to your environment, and learn about their missions. Perfect for aspiring astronauts, educators, and space lovers.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D spacecraft models, Augmented reality viewing, True-to-life and adjustable scaling, Detailed mission information, In-app camera functionality, Explore Earth, Mars, and beyond

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Spacecraft AR free?

Spacecraft AR 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, Spacecraft AR or ISS ExplorAR?

ISS ExplorAR is rated higher. Spacecraft AR averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ISS ExplorAR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spacecraft AR or ISS ExplorAR have ads?

Neither Spacecraft AR nor ISS ExplorAR shows ads.

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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.*