ISS Detector Satellite Tracker

Name: ISS Detector Satellite Tracker
Rating: 4.77 (120810 reviews)
Author: RunaR

LiveRunaR3 apps · 8.6M installsEducationFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $0.49 - $11.99 per itemcom.runar.issdetector

Spot the International Space Station & Starlink. Never miss a pass!

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Total installs: 8,467,021
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 4.8★
Released: 27 Oct 2011
Last update: 3 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 12 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇦🇺 Australia (~48%), out of 3 countries where it is charted.

Australia48%#2 Trending · Education
Brazil48%#99 Trending · Education
South Korea3.8%#185 Trending · Education

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 12 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Trending · Education	AU	#2	▲ 1
Top free · Education	AU	#35	▼ 13
Trending · Apps	AU	#56	▲ 17
Trending · Education	BR	#99	—
Trending · Education	KR	#185	—

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Location, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
No data collected
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

8 in 3 groups

3 Sensitive2 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Join millions of users who never miss a pass! Have you ever seen the International Space Station glide across the night sky? It is a breathtaking sight—a bright, steady light moving faster than a plane, home to astronauts orbiting 400km above Earth. ISS Detector is the premier ISS tracker and satellite finder. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious, we make the wonders of the cosmos visible from your backyard. Why millions use ISS Detector: • Precise Alerts: Our ISS tracker sends a notification minutes before a pass starts. You'll know exactly when and where to look. • Weather Integration: We check your local forecast. If it’s too cloudy to see the station, we’ll let you know so you can stay warm inside. • Trusted Authority: With over 11 million cross platform downloads, this is the most reliable tool for satellite spotting. • Total Simplicity: No complex setup. Just open the app and see when the next "Brilliant" pass occurs. 🛰️ Expand Your Horizon (Premium) Take your stargazing to the next level with our Premium Features: • Starlink & Famous Objects: Track the SpaceX "satellite trains," the Hubble Space Telescope, and bright rocket bodies. • Planets & Comets: Locate all the planets in our solar system and track new comets as they become visible. • Amateur Radio (Ham) Satellites: Essential for operators. Track dozens of ham and weather satellites with real-time Doppler shifts and transmitter info. Don’t just look at the stars—know what you’re seeing. Join the global community of space observers and never miss a sighting again. Download ISS Detector today and look up!

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