ISS Detector
issdetector.com
What it is
ISS Detector helps users find visible International Space Station passes and predict satellite passes for their location. For each upcoming ISS pass, it gives the local start time, direction, highest altitude, and duration, and can notify users minutes before the pass begins. It checks the local forecast and indicates when clouds may prevent a sighting. Premium features add tracking for Starlink, Hubble, rocket bodies, planets, comets, and amateur radio satellites; amateur radio tracking includes transmitter information and Doppler shift calculations. Users can share sightings on social media. ISS Detector says it combines information from NASA, Heavens-Above, the Minor Planet Center, and yr.no weather. It is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, and web. The free plan includes ads and in-app purchases; ISS Detector Pro costs $17.99, paid once and includes all extensions with no ads. Its privacy policy says location calculations happen on-device and precise location is not stored on the maker’s servers. Google Play says data can’t be deleted.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- ISS Detector helps users find visible International Space Station passes and satellite pass predictions for their location.Read 11 Oct 2026 · issdetector.com
- Integrations
- The privacy policy lists Space-Track for orbital data, RevenueCat for subscriptions, Google Analytics and Firebase for app statistics, met.no for weather, and Minor Planet Center for comet and celestial data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · issdetector.com
- Security
- The maker says anonymous user IDs and subscription statuses are stored securely and that it uses industry-standard security measures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · issdetector.com
- Support
- The app listing provides support by email at [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Headquarters
- Gouda, NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · issdetector.com
- Alerts
- The app sends a notification minutes before a pass starts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Data rights
- The privacy policy says users may request access to or deletion of data associated with their anonymous user ID under GDPR.Read 11 Oct 2026 · issdetector.com
- Data sources
- The app says it combines data from NASA, Heavens-Above, Minor Planet Center, and yr.no weather.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Location privacy
- The privacy policy says location calculations happen on-device and precise location is not stored on the maker’s servers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · issdetector.com
- Notable limitation
- Google Play says data can’t be deleted.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Pass details
- Upcoming ISS passes include local start time, direction, highest altitude, and duration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · issdetector.com
- Radio features
- Amateur radio satellite tracking includes transmitter information and Doppler shift calculations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Sharing
- Users can share sightings on social media.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Tracked objects
- Premium features include Starlink, Hubble, rocket bodies, planets, comets, and amateur radio satellites.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Weather
- The app checks the local forecast and indicates when cloudy conditions may prevent a sighting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Plans and prices
ISS Detector Satellite Tracker Free Contains ads · In-app purchases Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
ISS Detector Pro $17.99, paid once All extensions · No ads Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Shows pass time, direction, altitude, and duration
- Sends alerts before a pass
- Checks local weather for cloud cover
- Premium includes additional tracked objects
Limits
- Free plan contains ads and in-app purchases
- Pro costs $17.99, paid once
- Google Play says data can’t be deleted
Who it suits
ISS Detector suits people who want local pass details and advance notifications for skywatching. Its premium satellite and amateur radio tracking features may also suit users following those objects.
Verdict
ISS Detector combines pass predictions, weather context, and advance alerts, with more tracked objects available through its Pro plan. Check the listed platform coverage and Google Play’s data deletion note before choosing it.
Where Specifiction places it
- Astronomy Apps#6 of 358.5
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