Mission Control vs ISS Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mission Control
Follow upcoming space launches with live countdowns, monitor real-time space activity, and explore the history of space exploration. Access space weather, view current astronauts, and discover over 200 missions across the solar system. Includes curated space news and NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day.
- Live launch countdowns
- Real-time ISS and Tiangong monitoring
- Space weather and near-Earth object tracking
- Exploration of 200+ space missions
- Curated space news
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Customizable widgets
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Mission Control is a live spaceflight dashboard for iPhone and iPad. Track the next launch, monitor real-time space activity, and explore the history of space exploration in one place. Inside the app: - Follow upcoming launches with live countdowns - Monitor the ISS and Tiangong in real time - Check space weather, solar wind, geomagnetic activity, and near-Earth objects - See who is currently in space - Explore 200+ missions across Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, the Sun, asteroids, and deep space - Browse major space programs, agencies, destinations, and astronauts - Track Artemis I–V as one continuous campaign with official mission roles and completion state - Read curated space news from major sources - View NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day - Add widgets for Next Launch, Space Weather, and APOD Mission Control combines live mission status, historical context, and a clean command-center interface built for space enthusiasts, launch followers, and curious learners. No account required.
ISS Tracker
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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 • Live ISS Tracking See the real-time position of the International Space Station on a map and follow its orbital path around Earth. • Visible Pass Predictions Check when the ISS may be visible from your location, including pass time, duration, and viewing elevation. • 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. • Real-Time Telemetry View current altitude, speed, latitude, and longitude in a simple, readable format. • 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mission Control at none against ISS Tracker's shown. ISS Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mission Control | ISS Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JORGE AGUIRRE | Beijing Zhongmeng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Mission Control
No in-app purchases
ISS Tracker
No in-app purchases









