Comparison

Flight Board vs Trip Express

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flight Board

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
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an animated old style retro flip-flap Arrivals and Departures flight board for any airport in the world! mi Flight Board is designed based on the old departures board at the Grand Central Terminal Station in New York City and has a beautiful old style retro feel. Download mi Flight Board and view the departures and arrivals board at your favourite airports. View updated flight status information in real-time
, the #1 travel app in over 35 countries. FEATURES • Old style retro-feel based on the old departures board at Grand Central Station in New York City • Includes over 6,000 airports and 1,500 airlines worldwide  • See the real-time status or use as a flight tracker to track any flight in the world • Search for specific flights, by destination or airline
 • Efficiently switch between flight Departures and Arrivals boards  • Enables you to answer the question:“I wonder what planes are arriving in Phoenix at the moment?” or “Has Dad’s plane arrived yet?”

 See our other flight tracker and flight radar apps. mi Flight Tracker mi Flight Radar This app has an optional subscription to enable flight notifications pushed directly to your phone and extended time frames for the flight boards out to 24 hours. There is one subscription and three ways of paying, monthly (bronze), 6 monthly (silver), or yearly (gold). This is an auto-renewing subscription. This subscription unlocks premium services across all our apps, where available. Get updates on departure & arrival times, latest delays, gate & baggage reclaim changes. No commitment, you can cancel any time. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms and conditions: http://www.miflightsapp.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: http://www.miflightsapp.com/privacy_policy.html Please note that some charter flights are not listed and that flight data may be delayed by up to 15 mins due to FAA regulations and that charter flights are not listed. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Trip Express

Features
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Welcome to Trip.Express—the premier gateway to the world's most exclusive and verified travel experiences. Designed for the discerning traveler, our app provides seamless access to premium journeys, curated sanctuaries, and round-the-clock global concierge services. Key Features: • Curated Collections: Handpicked luxury itineraries, winter escapes, and pristine sanctuaries across the globe. • 24/7 Personal Concierge: Direct, real-time messaging with our professional concierge team to customize your travel, transfers, and reservations. • Verified Experiences: Every partner and itinerary is rigorously vetted to guarantee the highest level of luxury and safety. • Privilege Club: Unlock exclusive member-only rates, loyalty rewards (Voyager Points), and priority access. • High-Fidelity Discovery: Clean, search-first interface to easily find and book your next dream destination. Embark on a seamless journey crafted for you. The world is yours—explore it with Trip.Express.

Screenshots

Flight Board4 screens
Trip Express3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trip Express at none against Flight Board's 6. Trip Express also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flight Board sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Trip Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Board ships an update every 6 weeks, Trip Express every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flight Board versus Trip Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight BoardTrip Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlight Tracker Apps StudioTRIP EXPRESS VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Flight Board

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Trip Express

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Flight Board

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.791 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.291 Month
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  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
None

Trip Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Board free?
Flight Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trip Express free?
Trip Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flight Board or Trip Express have ads?
Flight Board shows ads; Trip Express does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight Board or Trip Express?
Flight Board ships an update every 6 weeks, and Trip Express every 10 days. Most recently, Flight Board was updated on September 25, 2026 and Trip Express on September 17, 2026.

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