Gaia Sky
7.2#6 in astronomy appsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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ISS Detector
7.3#4 in astronomy apps$17.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Gaia Sky | ISS Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Heidelberg, Germany | Gouda, Netherlands |
| Integrations | SAMP support enables interoperability with Topcat and Aladin. | 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. |
| Purpose | Gaia Sky is a real-time 3D astronomy visualization platform for exploring the Universe with scientific datasets. | ISS Detector helps users find visible International Space Station passes and satellite pass predictions for their location. |
Gaia Sky plans
- Gaia SkyFree
ISS Detector plans
- ISS Detector Satellite TrackerFree
- ISS Detector Pro$17.99, paid once
Pick Gaia Sky if…
Gaia Sky suits astronomy learners and users who want to explore scientific datasets on a desktop. It may also suit users who need to load their own catalog data or use scripting and SAMP-compatible software.
Pick ISS Detector if…
It suits people who want alerts and local conditions for ISS sightings, as well as users interested in tracking other listed objects. Amateur radio satellite followers may value the transmitter and Doppler details.