# ISS Spotter

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id523486350](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id523486350)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id523486350`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Mediapilot
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (648 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2016-12-20
- **First published:** 2012-05-10
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-05-12
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iss-spotter/id523486350)

## Description

ISS Spotter is an education-focused tool that helps you spot the International Space Station using real-time visibility forecasts, alarms, and a built-in compass.

Designed for students, teachers, and space enthusiasts, this ad-free extension provides reliable viewing data with full functionality available in the free version, making it ideal for classrooms, students, and space enthusiasts.

## Review summary

ISS Spotter is praised for letting users locate and watch the ISS overhead without any equipment and for its free, focused design. For many longtime fans, it was reliable and simple to use. However, a large number of reviews report crashes and instability, especially when accessing forecast or settings, after OS updates (notably iOS 17/18). Some users say the app no longer works, loads slowly, or closes on launch, and a few note limited developer updates or support. Overall, the concept and past performance were strong, but recent updates have degraded usability.

### Pros

- Easy to track and watch the ISS overhead without any equipment.
- Free, lightweight app that provides essential ISS-tracking features without bloat.
- Longstanding, years-long availability that many users enjoyed.
- Clear, focused interface that centers on ISS location and visibility.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes or instability when trying to use forecast/settings.
- Not compatible with the latest iOS versions/devices, causing crashes.
- App often stops working, closes on launch, or fails to load.
- Remains unupdated for a long time, with limited support.

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