Comparison

ISS Tracker vs MeshMapper

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

Head to head
About

ISS Tracker

Monitor the International Space Station's live position and vital telemetry data in real-time. Track its orbit, altitude, velocity, and internal environmental systems. Ideal for space enthusiasts and students interested in space exploration.

Highlights
  • Real-time ISS position tracking
  • Interactive world map
  • Altitude and velocity data
  • Comprehensive telemetry monitoring
  • Environmental and power system data
  • Dark mode support
Features
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ISS Tracker: Real-Time Space Station Monitor Experience the International Space Station like never before with our comprehensive real-time tracking and telemetry monitoring app. Perfect for space enthusiasts, students, and anyone fascinated by space exploration. KEY FEATURES: LIVE TRACKING & ORBIT • Real-time ISS position tracking on an interactive world map • Current altitude, velocity, and orbital period • Precise latitude and longitude coordinates • Customizable map views (Standard & Satellite) COMPREHENSIVE TELEMETRY • Position & Attitude: Real-time altitude, velocity, yaw, pitch, and roll • Environmental Systems: O₂ levels, CO₂ levels, cabin pressure, and temperature • Power Systems: CMG momentum and status • Thermal Control: Loop A/B temperature and flow rates • Water Management: Clean water, waste water, and urine tank levels • Cooling Systems: Avionics and air cooling temperatures • Oxygen Supply: O₂ and N₂ tank pressure readings • Node Systems: Avionics temperature monitoring • EVA Systems: EMU voltage and current readings • Communications: Ku-Band status and video channels SMART FEATURES • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Intuitive interface designed for space enthusiasts • Real-time data updates • Professional-grade accuracy EDUCATIONAL VALUE: Perfect for: • STEM students learning about space technology • Space enthusiasts tracking ISS operations • Teachers demonstrating orbital mechanics • Anyone interested in space station operations Stay connected with humanity's outpost in space. Download ISS Tracker now and monitor the International Space Station's vital signs in real-time. Note: This app uses official telemetry data to provide accurate information about the International Space Station's systems and position.

About

MeshMapper

This utility app connects to companion devices to discover nearby mesh network repeaters. It uses GPS to tag pings and automatically uploads coverage data to a community map. Users can view signal strength and contribute to mapping mesh network coverage.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connection
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Discover mesh network repeaters
  • View signal strength (RSSI/SNR)
  • Automatic community database upload
Features
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MeshMapper is a wardriving app for MeshCore mesh network devices. Connect to your MeshCore companion device via Bluetooth, send GPS-tagged pings to discover nearby repeaters, and contribute coverage data to the community mesh map. FEATURES • Bluetooth Low Energy connection to MeshCore devices • Real-time GPS tracking with automatic ping mode • Discover and track mesh network repeaters • View signal strength (RSSI/SNR) for each repeater • Automatic upload to MeshMapper community database Help map mesh network coverage in your area and contribute to the growing MeshMapper community!

Screenshots

ISS Tracker4 screens
MeshMapper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISS Tracker at 100% against MeshMapper's 43%. ISS Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). MeshMapper's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ISS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ISS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 43% of MeshMapper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ISS Tracker ships an update weekly, MeshMapper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ISS Tracker versus MeshMapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISS TrackerMeshMapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings523 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucent Enterprises Ltd.CHRISTOPHER CARL SCHNOBB

Customer experience

ISS Tracker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MeshMapper

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

ISS Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

MeshMapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ISS Tracker free?
ISS Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshMapper free?
MeshMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ISS Tracker or MeshMapper?
ISS Tracker is rated higher. ISS Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MeshMapper averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do ISS Tracker or MeshMapper have ads?
Neither ISS Tracker nor MeshMapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ISS Tracker or MeshMapper?
ISS Tracker ships an update weekly, and MeshMapper fortnightly. Most recently, ISS Tracker was updated on September 30, 2026 and MeshMapper on September 27, 2026.

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