# Planes Live vs Flight Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Tracker at none against Planes Live's shown. Flight Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Planes Live's advantage is ratings volume (93K vs 1K) and review sentiment (34% vs 12%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Live has 93K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 12% of Flight Tracker's.

Planes Live ships an update every 3 weeks, Flight Tracker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planes Live | Flight Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plane-radar-24/id6608970045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #47 |
| Size | 262 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Oleksandr Vynnyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661515404) |

## What reviewers say

### Planes Live

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

**Currently charting:** #11 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plane-radar-24/id6608970045)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track airplanes and flights in real-time with live radar maps and detailed flight information. Access airport arrivals/departures and manage your travel history. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and travelers.

**Highlights:** Live plane tracking on radar map, Detailed flight information, Airport arrivals and departures, Flight search and filter, Past and upcoming flight history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flight Tracker | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Plane Tracker ● Weekly Subs | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per month |
| SALE ● Plane Radar for Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Flight Tracker ● Yearly Subs | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Forever | $99.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- 🛫 Accurate flight tracking
- 📊 Practical and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Charges immediately even with free trial
- 🔍 Inaccurate flight information
- 🚫 Doesn't work without payment
- 💥 Glitchy and unreliable
- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect arrival/departure information
- Unauthorized charges and billing issues
- Inability to use free version

**Requested features**

- Improve free trial experience
- Enhance flight data accuracy
- Reduce intrusive advertising


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planes Live free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker free?

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

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

Flight Tracker is rated higher. Planes Live averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Flight Tracker averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

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

Planes Live shows ads; Flight Tracker does not.

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

Planes Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flight Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, Planes Live was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flight Tracker on September 24, 2026.

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

Planes Live currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker at #47. 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.*