NASA's Spot the Station app tracks International Space Station passes and provides viewing schedules and alerts for a location.
ISS Tracker
vsAndroidPlanisphere
ISS Tracker vs AndroidPlanisphere
How do ISS Tracker and AndroidPlanisphere compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | ISS Tracker | AndroidPlanisphere |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | ISS Tracker shows the location of the International Space Station and other satellites on a live map. | AndroidPlanisphere provides a star chart showing the Sun, Moon, stars, constellations, and planets for a selected location. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | Android |
| Open source | Not stated | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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