# Flight Board vs Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flight Board at free with in-app purchases against Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar's subscription. Flight Board also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 21%) and ratings volume (2K vs 312). Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Board sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month and Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flight Board against 4.7 for Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Board has 2K ratings behind it against 312, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Flight Board's written reviews are positive against 21% of Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar's.

Flight Board ships an update every 6 weeks, Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Board | Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-board-plane-tracker/id1080214332/reviews) | **[4.7 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-trackerair-plane-radar/id6444776718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 312 |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [Adrian Popescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864350409) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-board-plane-tracker/id1080214332)

Transform your device into a retro-style flight information board for any airport worldwide. Track flights in real-time, view arrivals and departures, and get instant updates on delays and gate changes.

**Highlights:** Retro flip-flap animated flight board, Real-time flight status updates, Global airport and airline coverage, Search flights by destination or airline, Track any flight worldwide, Departure and arrival board switching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.29 | per month |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No constant annoying ads
- 👍 Very cool flip board animation
- 👍 Helpful and clear information
- 👍 Accurate and updated daily

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on opening
- 🐛 Doesn't show flights from certain airports
- 🐛 Outdated and inaccurate information
- 🔋 Slows down device due to high RAM usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't display all available flights
- Delayed flight status updates
- Turns off device music when opened

**Requested features**

- Show full airport names instead of codes
- Display aircraft type information
- Add option to switch between IATA and ICAO codes
- Show terminal and gate information


### Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-trackerair-plane-radar/id6444776718)

Monitor flights globally with real-time updates on their status, routes, and arrival times. This app provides precise tracking for travel enthusiasts, frequent flyers, or anyone needing to stay informed about flight details.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Flight status and route monitoring, Worldwide airplane coverage, Intuitive user interface, Search and monitor flights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Trip Planner | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker 24 PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker 24 PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Plane Radar | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Plane Radar | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Thank you
- ❤️ Love it
- ✈️ See plane location
- 👍 Great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Not free, requires payment
- 🚫 Useless without subscription
- ❌ Demands subscription immediately
- 💸 Aggressively pushes in-app purchase
- 🗑️ Waste of time and scam

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Doesn't show destination
- 🐛 Shows speed but altitude is 0
- 🐛 App doesn't work most of the time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Board free?

Flight Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar free?

Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Board or Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar?

Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar is rated higher. Flight Board averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar averages 4.7 from 312 ratings.

### Do Flight Board or Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar have ads?

Flight Board shows ads; Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Board or Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar?

Flight Board ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar every 2 months. Most recently, Flight Board was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*