Spot the Station

Name: Spot the Station
Rating: 4.8 (8514 reviews)
Author: NASA

By: NASA

See The Space Station Overhead

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

(8,514) 54 new ratings

Version:

1.9.0 Last updated: 2026-03-20

Version code:

883549257

Creation date:

2023-07-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

86.63MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 19,405 ▲ 69

Other rankings

#7 in station keyword 28 #66 in space keyword 34 ▲ 8

Other platforms

Spot the Station (v1.9.0)

604,600 4.58

(5,970)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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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

Get the app, see our home, earth, from the station. Share the experiences with every one. Have watch party, study how we got there. The photos taken from there!