# Planes Live vs Flight Tracker & Radar

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Tracker & Radar at none against Planes Live's shown. Flight Tracker & Radar also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 34%). Planes Live's advantage is ratings volume (93K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#10 vs #192). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planes Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flight Tracker & Radar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Planes Live against 4.7 for Flight Tracker & Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Live has 93K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Planes Live's written reviews are positive against 64% of Flight Tracker & Radar's.

Planes Live ships an update every 3 weeks, Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planes Live | Flight Tracker & Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-and-radar/id1610743209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #192 |
| Size | 262 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [ISLAND STORM LABS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738225866) |

## What reviewers say

### Planes Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with detailed aircraft information, schedules, and airport data. Get instant alerts for flight status changes and find planes near you. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and travelers.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Real-time flight status alerts, Detailed aircraft information, Airport departure/arrival schedules, Weather forecasts, Nearby planes and airports

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Planes Live Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Weather Radar | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $17.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 🌟 Informative and interesting
- 👍 Great app for plane enthusiasts
- ✈️ Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 🔍 Difficult to find/track specific flights
- 💰 Aggressive monetization/subscription model
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔌 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Flights disappearing from map
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Crashes and freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with better plane tracking
- More detailed flight information (e.g. plane model, altitude, speed)
- Option to track multiple flights simultaneously
- Ability to customize notifications and alerts


### Flight Tracker & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-and-radar/id1610743209)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Follow the real-time routes of planes across the globe. See flight destinations and track friends or family. Offers free basic tracking with optional premium features for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Real-time plane tracking, View flight routes and destinations, Follow friends and family flights, Map design customization, Compass functionality, Add flights to 'My Flights'

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View & Track all Planes | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| the flight tracke арр | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Sky Radar | $14.99 | per month |
| premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Detailed flight information
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 💻 Useful for work (e.g. taxi drivers, rental agencies)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Inaccurate flight data
- 🔍 Limited free version functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific flights

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved free version with more features
- Notification system for flight updates
- Integration with other travel apps
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planes Live free?

Planes Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flight Tracker & Radar free?

Flight Tracker & Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planes Live or Flight Tracker & Radar?

Flight Tracker & Radar is rated higher. Planes Live averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Flight Tracker & Radar averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Planes Live or Flight Tracker & Radar have ads?

Planes Live shows ads; Flight Tracker & Radar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planes Live or Flight Tracker & Radar?

Planes Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Planes Live was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flight Tracker & Radar on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Planes Live or Flight Tracker & Radar?

Planes Live currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker & Radar at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*