Comparison

OrbView vs ISS Tracker

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

Head to head
About

OrbView

Visualize satellites, space stations, and debris in real-time from your location. Get predicted pass times, detailed orbital information, and log your sightings. Explore a 3D globe showing all objects in orbit.

Highlights
  • Live satellite tracking
  • Predicted pass times
  • 3D orbital globe
  • Object categorization
  • Customizable alerts
  • Sighting logging and badges
Features
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Look up at the right moment. OrbView turns your phone into a live window on everything orbiting overhead — the International Space Station, Starlink trains, rocket bodies, and hundreds of satellites you can see with your own eyes. No telescope. No jargon. Just open the app and find out what's crossing your sky tonight. SEE WHAT'S ABOVE YOU, LIVE • A real-time 3D globe shows satellites moving over your exact location right now. • Color-coded by type: the ISS, Starlink, weather and science satellites, rocket bodies, and more. • Tap any object to see where it is and where it's headed. KNOW EXACTLY WHEN TO LOOK UP • Your feed lists upcoming passes with countdowns, direction, and how bright each one will be. • The Sky Score tells you, at a glance, how good tonight's viewing is. • Spot the station and catch a Starlink train while they're actually visible. GET ALERTED BEFORE IT HAPPENS • Flag any pass and OrbView notifies you minutes before it crosses your sky. • Wake up to a morning Daylight Brief of the best passes coming tonight. • Never miss the ISS gliding over your backyard again. GO DEEPER • Full Intel cards tell the story behind every object — what it is, who launched it, and what it does. • Log the passes you spot, build a streak, and earn badges as you go. OrbView is free to use. Upgrade to Pro to remove ads, unlock pass alerts and the Daylight Brief, and read Full Intel on every satellite. Satellite positions are calculated from public orbital (TLE) data. OrbView uses your location only to compute which passes are visible to you. Clear skies — see you out there.

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 • 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.

Screenshots

OrbView4 screens
ISS Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ISS Tracker at none against OrbView's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OrbView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ISS Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OrbView versus ISS Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbViewISS Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFORTYNINE AND A HALF LABS, LLCBeijing Zhongmeng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OrbView

Subscriptions2
  • Flyby Pro$3.991 Month
  • Flyby Pro$29.991 Year
None

ISS Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OrbView free?
OrbView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ISS Tracker free?
ISS Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OrbView or ISS Tracker have ads?
Both OrbView and ISS Tracker show ads.

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