Spot the Station

Name: Spot the Station
Rating: 4.8 (9352 reviews)
Author: NASA

By: NASA App

See The Space Station Overhead

Overview

Version:

1.10.0

Last updated: 2026-07-02

Features & Capabilities

Spot the Station is a Chrome extension that notifies you when the International Space Station is visible overhead from your location, turning a quiet night sky into a moment of wonder. It offers real-time 2D and 3D ISS location views, upcoming sighting lists with visibility windows, and an augmented reality mode that overlays trajectory lines and a compass onto your camera view.

The extension also provides up-to-date NASA space station resources and blog content, configurable privacy settings, and push notifications as the station approaches. Designed to educate and inspire, Spot the Station makes space observation accessible to everyone who gazes upward.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Navigation & Mapping Privacy & Security

By:

NASA

Rating:

4.80

(9,352) 30 new ratings

Version:

1.10.0 Last updated: 2026-07-02

Version code:

887707214

Creation date:

2023-07-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

84.90MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 18,122 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#7 in station keyword 28

Other platforms

Spot the Station (v1.10.0)

639,836 4.72

(6,375)

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Developed by:

NASA

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spot-the-station/id6449235044

Website:

https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/

User Reviews

Spot the Station is loved for timely ISS-overhead alerts and the engaging, family-friendly experience of tracking passes and learning about space. Users report it’s motivating to go outside and discuss NASA discoveries. Main downsides across reviews are accuracy and location issues, confusing UI and regression from earlier versions, unreliable or desired-alternative notifications (e.g., SMS), and occasional bugs (AR view). The app’s concept is strong, but reliability and usability improvements are needed.

Pros

Timely notifications when the ISS is overhead or about to fly by.
Fun and engaging tracking that encourages outdoor viewing with family and friends.
Educational and inspirational, highlighting NASA/space achievements.
Supports sharing observations and sparking conversations about space.

Cons

Inaccurate location data and overhead timing leading to missed or unseen sightings.
Cumbersome UI and usability issues, with regressions from earlier versions.
Unreliable notifications and gaps (e.g., desire for SMS alerts; alerts stop if the app isn’t opened).
Bugs in AR view and other visuals (e.g., black screen or spinning wheel).

Recent reviews

When I first saw the app I approached it with open mind and eyes. The first viewing was a few days away so naturally I got busy. The ISS was not on my agenda. Then I got a calendar notice-then a countdown T-. At that point Reality set in. A revelation came to me “There are people in that thing”. Just like there are people in those little red,white and green flashes that come by.Lin the sky at night.However They aren’t in an airplane they are in Space vehicle less the a Ford T Model and we as a people are in our infancy in relation to Space exploration and travel. Thank you developers, you helped me to awake!!

by Wi*****, 2026-07-31

It’s always thrilling to me to watch the ISS as it orbits overhead. The reason I can consistently watch it is because of the SPOT the STATION app. It’s a FANTASTIC APP in every way and I’m so appreciative of its functionality and availability.