Comparison

Locate ISS vs ISS Tracker

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

Head to head
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.

About

ISS Tracker

Features
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ISS Tracker is a beautifully designed way to follow the International Space Station (ISS) in real time. Built for space enthusiasts, sky watchers, students, and anyone curious about what is passing overhead, ISS Tracker brings live orbital tracking, visible pass predictions, live camera feeds, and real-time telemetry into a clean, futuristic experience. Follow the ISS on a live map, see where it is above Earth right now, and explore its orbit with a cyber-inspired interface designed for clarity. From glowing orbit paths to live space views and precise telemetry, ISS Tracker makes complex orbital data feel simple, visual, and easy to understand at a glance. Key Features โ€ข Live ISS Tracking See the real-time position of the International Space Station on a map and follow its orbital path around Earth. โ€ข Visible Pass Predictions Check when the ISS may be visible from your location, including pass time, duration, and viewing elevation. โ€ข Live Space Camera Feeds Watch live video streams from cameras aboard the ISS when feeds are available, including breathtaking views of Earth and sunrise from orbit. โ€ข Real-Time Telemetry View current altitude, speed, latitude, and longitude in a simple, readable format. โ€ข Futuristic Space-Focused Design ISS Tracker is designed with a clean sci-fi dashboard style, making orbital data feel focused, immersive, and easy to explore. Whether you want to catch the ISS passing overhead, watch Earth from orbit, or simply know where the station is right now, ISS Tracker makes space feel closer.

Screenshots

Locate ISS3 screens
ISS Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Locate ISS at none against ISS Tracker's shown. ISS Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Locate ISS versus ISS Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocate ISSISS Tracker
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.216.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SecrestBeijing Zhongmeng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Locate ISS

No in-app purchases

None

ISS Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locate ISS free?
Locate ISS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISS Tracker free?
ISS Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locate ISS or ISS Tracker have ads?
ISS Tracker shows ads; Locate ISS does not.

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