Comparison

Tablo vs ISS Spotter App

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

Head to head
About

Tablo

Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.

Highlights
  • Record live TV
  • Watch streaming channels
  • No subscription required
  • Access on all home devices
  • Includes local news and sports
  • Works with TV antennas
Features
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.

About

ISS Spotter App

Features
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Track the International Space Station in real-time with ISS Spotter! Watch the ISS orbit Earth on an interactive 3D globe or satellite map. Know exactly when and where to look up to see the space station pass over your location. KEY FEATURES 3D Globe & Satellite Map Track the ISS on a stunning interactive 3D globe with smooth rotation, or switch to a detailed satellite map view. See the station's orbital path projected ahead so you know where it's heading. Live Position Data Real-time updates showing latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and orbital information. Watch the ISS circle Earth at 17,500 mph. Pass Predictions Get accurate predictions for when the ISS will be visible from your exact location. Know the time, duration, and direction to look. Never miss a sighting again! Time Simulator Travel through time to see where the ISS was or will be at any date. Perfect for planning future sightings or exploring past orbits. Astronauts in Space See who's currently aboard the International Space Station. View astronaut names, nationalities with country flags, and which spacecraft brought them to the station. Day & Night Visualization Watch the day/night terminator move across Earth in real-time as you track the station on the 3D globe. Customizable Settings * Auto-refresh intervals (5s, 10s, 30s, 1 min) * Distance units (kilometers or miles) * Light and dark themes * English and Spanish language support PRIVACY FIRST Your location is processed entirely on your device and is never transmitted or stored on any server. No account required. No tracking. Perfect for: * Space enthusiasts and astronomy lovers * Students learning about orbital mechanics * Teachers demonstrating satellite motion * Families looking for a fun stargazing activity * Photographers planning ISS transit shots * Anyone curious about life in orbit ABOUT THE ISS The International Space Station is a marvel of human engineering, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes at an altitude of about 420 km (260 miles). It's the largest human-made object in space and can often be seen with the naked eye as a bright moving point of light. With ISS Spotter, you'll always know when it's passing overhead. Download now and start exploring space from your phone!

Screenshots

Tablo4 screens
ISS Spotter App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ISS Spotter App at none against Tablo's shown. ISS Spotter App also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tablo ships an update every 5 weeks, ISS Spotter App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tablo versus ISS Spotter App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabloISS Spotter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNuvyyo Inc.Erik Gutierrez

Bugs and requests

Tablo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to watch recordings in progress
  • Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
  • Connectivity issues with certain network setups
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Remote access to recordings
  • Improved channel guide and DVR management
  • Seamless integration with smart home devices

ISS Spotter App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tablo

No in-app purchases

None

ISS Spotter App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tablo free?
Tablo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISS Spotter App free?
ISS Spotter App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tablo or ISS Spotter App have ads?
Tablo shows ads; ISS Spotter App does not.
Which is updated more often, Tablo or ISS Spotter App?
Tablo ships an update every 5 weeks, and ISS Spotter App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tablo was updated on October 30, 2026 and ISS Spotter App on October 28, 2026.

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