Comparison

Space Station Tracker vs Locate ISS

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

Head to head
About

Space Station Tracker

Follow the International Space Station's live location on a globe and get alerts for visible flyovers at your exact location. Features a compass view to help you spot it in the sky.

Highlights
  • Real-time ISS location tracking
  • Globe view with orbital trajectory
  • Upcoming visible flyover alerts
  • GPS-based viewing calculations
  • Compass view for sky spotting
  • Azimuth and elevation details
Features
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Track the International Space Station in real time and see upcoming visible flyovers for your location. ISS Tracker helps you understand where the ISS is now, when it will pass overhead, and where to look in the sky. It is designed to be simple, useful, and privacy-first. LIVE GLOBE VIEW See the current location of the ISS and its orbital path on an interactive globe. The app displays approximately one full orbit and updates the station’s position with live telemetry, including latitude, longitude, altitude, and speed in miles or kilometers. UPCOMING VISIBLE FLYOVERS Find upcoming ISS flyovers based on your location. Viewing opportunities are calculated using your location and estimated visibility, helping you identify passes that may be visible to the naked eye. FLYOVER COMPASS VIEW Use the compass view to know where to look. Each flyover includes azimuth, compass direction, and elevation details for the start, maximum elevation, and end of the pass. PRIVACY-FIRST LOCATION USE Your location is used to show your position relative to the ISS and calculate upcoming flyovers. Location is requested only while using the app, and is never sent to third parties. The app does not use analytics, advertising, or tracking. ISS Tracker is built for skywatchers, space enthusiasts, educators, students, and anyone who wants a clear way to follow the International Space Station. Questions or feedback? Contact support@pacificaconsulting.io

About

Locate ISS

Features
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Space Station Tracker & News Track the International Space Station in real-time and stay updated with the latest space news. View the ISS's exact location on an interactive map as it orbits Earth at 17,500 mph, with coordinates updated every five seconds. Browse current space articles from NASA, SpaceX, and major space agencies.

Screenshots

Space Station Tracker4 screens
Locate ISS3 screens

Verdict

The call

Space Station Tracker and Locate ISS are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Space Station Tracker versus Locate ISS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Station TrackerLocate ISS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaimeson BilodeauRobert Secrest

In-app purchases

None

Space Station Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Locate ISS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Station Tracker free?
Space Station Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Locate ISS free?
Locate ISS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Station Tracker or Locate ISS have ads?
Neither Space Station Tracker nor Locate ISS shows ads.

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