AirMaps vs Intercept Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirMaps
This application displays your current location on a map while you are in flight. It provides real-time altitude, speed, and direction information without needing an internet connection.
- In-flight location display
- Offline map functionality
- Altitude tracking
- Speed monitoring
- Direction indicator
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Application AirMaps shows your location on the map when you are on the plane. It does not require the Internet connection. It will also help you to know the altitude, the speed and the direction of the flight.
Intercept Radar
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Intercept turns your phone into a live aircraft radar for aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters and airshow photographers. See military and civil aircraft moving around you in real time on a clean, dark radar map. Tap any contact for live telemetry — distance, bearing, altitude, speed and heading — so you always know what's overhead and where it's going. FEATURES • Live radar map of aircraft near your location • Military, civil and all-traffic modes to cut the clutter • Full telemetry on every aircraft: distance, ETA, altitude, heading, speed • Watchlist — keep an eye on the aircraft you care about • Alerts and notifications for aircraft of interest • Powered by public ADS-B / OpenSky data Coverage and accuracy of live data varies by region and time of day. Intercept is free with ads. A one-time "Remove Ads" purchase is available if you'd prefer an ad-free radar. INTERCEPT PREMIUM Unlock Premium to remove ads, build a watchlist and receive proximity alerts when a favourite aircraft is airborne. Two options: - Intercept Premium (Monthly): auto-renewing subscription, GBP 0.99/month. - Intercept Premium (Lifetime): one-time purchase, GBP 9.99. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The monthly subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justpaste.it/ffylo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirMaps at none against Intercept Radar's 3. AirMaps also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Intercept Radar's advantage is device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. Intercept Radar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AirMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AirMaps | Intercept Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Aleksei Karpovich | David Harmison |
In-app purchases
AirMaps
No in-app purchases
Intercept Radar
- Intercept Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Intercept Premium Lifetime$9.99
