Best Contrail alternatives: apps like Contrail - Live Flight Tracker

Whether you want more options like Contrail or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 8+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Cityscribe: Save Places by Nolan Fuchs

Restaurants & Favorite Spots

5.0(8 ratings)

Free

Top Alternatives to Contrail

Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter by Adam Doherty

Plane Radar & ADS-B Map

Editor's Choice

4.3(7 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Visualize and track aircraft in real-time with detailed flight information and safety alerts. Monitor planes within a 250nm range, view their altitude, speed, and status, and receive notifications for approaching aircraft. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and safety-conscious observers.

Flight Tracker: FlightElite AI by Aditya Purandare

Flight Status, Radar, Alerts

Strong Contender

5.0(15 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Track any flight globally in real-time with live radar, status updates, and instant delay or gate change alerts. AI-powered travel insights offer personalized recommendations and travel tools. A Pro version unlocks unlimited tracking and advanced features.

Yonder - Live Flight Tracker by Radical Sloth

Live aircraft, airports & more

Worth Considering

Status.Flights: Flight Tracker

3.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Track live aircraft on an interactive map, explore airport departures and arrivals, and discover aviation events. Offers 3D flight following and detailed aircraft information. Some advanced features require a premium subscription.

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Airport Departures & Arrivals

Live airport departure and arrival boardsReal-time flight status and alertsAircraft progress and route map

This app provides live airport departure and arrival information for thousands of flights globally. It offers detailed flight status, route maps, aircraft details, and airport weather. Users can track trips, receive alerts, and explore airport activity.

free with in-app purchases

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Airspace Live: Flight Radar

Military style plane tracker

Tactical radar sweepCollectible plane cardsAugmented reality plane spotting

Experience a unique flight tracking app with a retro-vector radar interface. Discover live flight data, identify planes with AR, and collect digital aircraft cards. Includes Apple Watch support for on-the-go tracking.

free with in-app purchases

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Plane Spotting & Flight Radar

ADSB Tracker Live

Live worldwide flight mapDetailed aircraft informationMilitary aircraft tracking

Track live air traffic worldwide with real-time aircraft data. See callsigns, types, altitude, speed, and more. Includes military aircraft and emergency squawks, with customizable filters and notifications.

(185)

freemium

Sofly: Flight Tracker & Radar

Live Status & Delay Alerts

Real-time flight trackingInstant delay alertsArrivals & departures

This app provides real-time flight tracking and instant delay alerts, helping you avoid unnecessary waits at the airport. It features live radar, arrival/departure information, and smart flight search to keep you informed about your travel plans.

free with in-app purchases

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Flight tracker for your sky

Overflight: Sky Radar

Radar-style scope of visible skyLive aircraft details (flight number, altitude, type)Military and special-interest traffic highlighting

Visualize live aircraft in your visible sky with a radar-style scope. Get details like flight number, altitude, and type. Upgrade for spoken traffic alerts and route information.

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freemium