Fungi vs ISS Real
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fungi
Identify mushrooms using a detailed description system. Access comprehensive information, including Wikipedia pages and images, for over 1200 species. The app functions offline, providing full access to its database without a network connection.
- Identify over 1200 mushroom species
- Dynamic description search system
- Access Wikipedia pages and images
- Offline database functionality
- Search by hymenium, cap shape, stipe, and more
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Fungi is a mushroom identification application. Fungi allows you to search among more than 1200 mushroom species using a dynamic description system based on hymenium type, cap shape, hymenium attachment type, stipe characters, spore-print color and/or ecological type. Selecting a mushroom from the list matching your criteria gives you access to its Wikipedia page, complete with available pictures, description, scientific classification, ... The complete Fungi database is included in the downloaded application providing full functionality where no network is available. WARNING: Correct mushroom identification is difficult. Do not ingest any wild mushroom until it has been checked by an expert mycologist.
ISS Real
Visualize the International Space Station, Tiangong, and Hubble in real-time 3D. Get precise flyover predictions up to 30 days in advance with a star rating system. Stream live HD video from the ISS and learn about the current crew.
- Real-time 3D satellite tracking
- Predictive flyover alerts
- Interactive Earth globe
- Live HD Earth video stream
- Crew information and bios
- Apple Watch widgets
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Track and predict flyovers of the International Space Station, Tiangong (Chinese Space Station), and Hubble Space Telescope in stunning, real-time 3D. Immerse yourself in a photorealistic globe of Earth, showcasing orbital paths and live positions for the three largest objects in low Earth orbit—optimized for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Macs with Apple silicon. Plan up to 30 days ahead with precise, location-based pass predictions, complete with a custom 0–4 star rating system that highlights the most visible flyovers. Tap to add passes to your calendar and never miss a moment. Key Features: • Real-Time Tracking: Follow the ISS, Tiangong, and Hubble with interactive 3D visuals and high-frame-rate animations. • Flyover Ratings: Instantly spot the best viewing opportunities with our intuitive star rating system. • 3D SkyDome View: See the arc of each pass from your location with a rotatable sky overlay. • Dynamic Earth Globe: View live positions, orbits, the Earth’s axis, solar reflections, subsolar point, and day/night transitions. • Crew Info: Meet the current crew, read bios, view mission stats, and connect via X (Twitter). • Alerts & Scheduling: Get automatic reminders 1 hour and 15 minutes before passes—just tap to schedule. • Live HD Earth Video: Stream from the ISS’s Harmony node in real time. • Map Customization: Choose from multiple map marker styles and zoom options. • Ambient Music: Enhance your stargazing experience with optional background music. • Info Overlay: View current satellite position, altitude, and speed at a glance. • Companion Apple Watch App: Includes Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets for quick access. • All Settings Saved: Preferences like zoom level and map style are saved for your convenience. I created this app to bring the awe of space exploration right to your fingertips. Join me on this journey—and never miss a pass again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ISS Real at $0.99 against Fungi's $8.99. ISS Real also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). Fungi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Fungi costs $8.99 and ISS Real $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fungi ships an update every 10 months, ISS Real every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Fungi | ISS Real |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 286 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | de Bernard Simon | Michael Stebel |
Customer experience
Fungi
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In-app purchases
Fungi
No in-app purchases
ISS Real
No in-app purchases









