# FlightDeck - Flight Tracker — Smartest Flight Tracker

> AI-powered real-time flight tracker with aviation data and contextual briefs. (iPhone/iPad app by JAC LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JAC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867627998)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 1,093 App Store ratings · 156 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 139 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645/reviews.md

## What is FlightDeck?

Every plane in the sky. Every cockpit message. Every emergency, the second it happens.

FlightDeck plugs into the same live feeds airlines and ATC run on and turns them into plain English.

PILOT MESSAGES (ACARS)
The digital messages pilots and dispatchers send worldwide, decoded live the moment they go out. Diversions, emergencies, mechanical issues, and the occasional cockpit humor. No other app shows you this.

TRACK YOUR FLIGHT
Follow any flight on your Lock Screen with real ATC-grade detail: IFR clearance, pushback, the exact runways it uses, even the inbound jet that becomes your flight.

EVERYTHING ELSE
Live weather radar, turbulence and pilot reports, D-ATIS, METARs, and plain-English NOTAMs. FAA ground stops and delays, active runways, gates, TSA waits, and approach charts. Emergency squawks are for military and government aircraft, and custom alerts you write in plain English.

SUBSCRIPTION
FlightDeck requires a subscription to use. We offer a weekly or yearly subscribtion. 

Privacy Policy: https://www.tryflightdeck.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.tryflightdeck.com/terms

## Key features

- Real-time flight tracking map
- AI-generated flight briefs
- Notable aircraft spotting
- Weather intelligence overlays
- Detailed airport information
- Customizable flight alerts
- Emergency squawk detection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlightDeck Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| FlightDeck Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| FlightDeck Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| FlightDeck Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| FlightDeck Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| FlightDeck Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #26 in Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 156)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Noice

*2026-08-02*

Wish it was free tho

### 3/5 — No free option, not worth the money in it’s current state

*2026-07-29*

I know it’s a new app but for the amount of bugs I have encountered during my free trial was kinda crazy, and then to be forced to pay $13 a week or  $70 a year for a incomplete app just makes no sense. If the app isn’t finished lower the price.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2026-07-28*

I love the arcar messages and can listen to stuff like London center just a brilliant app in my opinion

### 1/5 — Waste of my time

*2026-07-27*

I’m a frequent traveler and saw this app advertised on social media. From the very installation of the app, I had nothing but issues with it. Just name a few are the fact that it is unable to search for flights using flight number or airline, I was unable to change any of the map settings, so we’re stuck with a default map with no topography or any other feature, and the entire experience left me feeling this is one of the worst apps. I have downloaded in years. Instant cancellation from me.

### 5/5 — So good

*2026-07-27*

This is like flight radar but with more features sooooo good

### 3/5 — Good introduction to app.

*2026-07-27*

Hello
I really like how you made the introduction to the app nice but the there is the free trial that you can not skip

Qatar airways Airbus A350-941

### 3/5 — Money?

*2026-07-25*

İt looks good but why make it paid? Just make it free but make it so that you need to pay for certain features. I would give 5 stars but i cant bc it’s paid and i couldnt see how it is.

### 1/5 — Sad

*2026-07-19, version 2.2.1*

Why spend money

### 1/5 — Free trial

*2026-07-19*

Why do you have to do the 3 day free trial. What if you don’t want to.

### 1/5 — Couldn’t see it for myself

*2026-07-18*

A lot of YouTubers have been talking about the acars messages, so I wanted to try it for myself, buuuut it wants me to subscribe to the paid subscription. I’ll stick to flightradar.

## Frequently asked questions about FlightDeck

### What does FlightDeck do?

FlightDeck is a real-time flight tracker that uses ADS-B data to show you thousands of flights worldwide. It goes beyond basic tracking by providing AI-generated briefs that explain what's happening with a flight, such as diversions or ground stops, and offers detailed airport and weather information.

### What are the key features of FlightDeck?

Key features include a live flight tracking map with detailed aircraft information, AI-generated flight briefs for context, the ability to spot notable aircraft like military jets, weather intelligence overlays, detailed airport data, custom alerts, and emergency squawk detection.

### How much does FlightDeck cost?

FlightDeck requires a subscription for full access to all features, including live tracking, AI briefs, and custom alerts. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or yearly basis, with payment charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What kind of flights can I track?

You can track thousands of commercial flights worldwide using real ADS-B data. The app also highlights notable aircraft, including military tankers, government jets, and law enforcement helicopters, allowing you to spot special-interest aircraft in real time.

### Can I set up alerts for flights?

Yes, FlightDeck offers custom alerts that can be set up in plain language. You can create geofence alerts, such as being notified when a military aircraft flies within a certain radius, or track specific flights and receive notifications for takeoff, descent, and landing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-08-03

Quality of life

### 2.2.1 — 2026-06-22

Bug fixes

### 2.2 — 2026-06-21

This update includes UI/UX updates and improves the app's performance!

### 2.1 — 2026-05-29

Bug fixes and new UI/UX

### 2.0 — 2026-05-03

Introducing FlightDeck 2.0

- Track Your Flight 
Add your flight up to 24 hours before departure, and we'll follow it for you the whole way. Pushback, runway, takeoff, cruise, descent, touchdown, and baggage claim. 
Real-time updates land on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity, so you don't have to open the app to know where you stand. It feels like sitting in the cockpit. 

- Introducing MAX
Our New Default Map A faster, cleaner, far more detailed view of the sky. Every major airport rendered in 3D: terminals, taxiways, gates, runway markings, and even taxiway signage.

- Major UI/UX improvements.

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