# CPA vs Flighty

CPA and Flighty both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Flighty's written reviews are positive against 0% of CPA's. Flighty also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). CPA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flighty sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CPA asks for nothing beyond the download.

CPA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flighty has 159K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of CPA's written reviews are positive against 68% of Flighty's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CPA ships an update every 8 months, Flighty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPA | Flighty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpatracker-for-cathay-pacific/id1107564810/reviews)** | [4.8 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flighty-live-flight-tracker/id1358823008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **159K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 21 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fikret urgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713710233) | [Flighty LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358822345) |

## What reviewers say

### CPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpatracker-for-cathay-pacific/id1107564810)

Track Cathay Pacific flights globally in real-time. Get detailed insights into aircraft, flight paths, speed, and airport weather. Discover your favorite aircraft and stay updated on departure and arrival times.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Aircraft model and speed details, Real-time departure/arrival times, Airport weather information, Detailed flight path monitoring, Tailored aircraft searches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flighty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flighty-live-flight-tracker/id1358823008)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Travel, #76 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides real-time flight tracking and delay alerts, often faster than airline notifications. It offers insights into delay reasons, aircraft status, and airport conditions, with features for sharing flight information with friends and family.

**Highlights:** World's fastest delay alerts, See why your flight is delayed, 25-hour where's my plane, Flighty Friends private sharing, Pilot-grade data, Delay predictions, Airport Intelligence

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Week-to-Week Flighty Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Week-to-Week Flighty Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexible Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Week-to-Week Flighty Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexible Monthly (Family) | $15.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Savings | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Savings Flighty Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Savings Flighty Pro | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Savings (Family) | $119.00 | per year |
| Annual Savings (Family) | $139.00 | per year |
| Annual Savings (Family) | $239.00 | per year |
| Single Flight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro for One Week | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add Family to Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $299.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family) | $449.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fastest flight updates
- 📍 Accurate gate and baggage info
- 🔍 Detailed flight history and stats
- 🔔 Proactive delay and change notifications
- 🤝 Useful for tracking friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy and reliability
- 🔔 Too many unnecessary notifications
- 🌍 Limited coverage outside of US/Europe
- 🔒 Key features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar sync issues with certain email providers
- Live activities and Dynamic Island features not working consistently
- Incorrect flight status updates and delays

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add past flights
- Customizable notification settings
- Apple Watch app and complications
- Integrated seat maps and reviews
- Mixed-mode itinerary tracking (flights + trains)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPA free?

CPA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flighty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CPA or Flighty?

CPA is rated higher. CPA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Flighty averages 4.8 from 159K ratings.

### Do CPA or Flighty have ads?

CPA shows ads; Flighty does not.

### Which is updated more often, CPA or Flighty?

CPA ships an update every 8 months, and Flighty every 3 weeks. Most recently, CPA was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flighty on October 26, 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.*