Schiphol vs Eksplore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Schiphol
Stay updated on all flight information for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with real-time push notifications for changes. Access departure and arrival details, gate and luggage belt information, and even view flight data on your Apple Watch.
- Real-time flight status updates
- Push notifications for changes
- Departure and arrival information
- Gate and luggage belt details
- Apple Watch app integration
- Plane type and registration number
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SCHIPHOL AIRPORT APP WITH PUSH NOTIFICATIONS AND APPLE WATCH APP Do you fly from or to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? With this app you can easily look up flight information and you are immediately informed through a push notification in the event your flight has any change in flight information. Even before the pilot knows. We also provide you with a convenient Apple Watch app. SCHIPHOL IS A MULTI-AWARD WINNING APP The previous edition of our Schiphol Airport App is the best travel app according to the Dutch Automobile Association (ANWB) and iCreate Magazine. "We'd wish all iPhone apps were like this one: the app excels in ease of use, simplicity, clarity and has a very attractive presentation. The program is a great solution for people who often fly through Schiphol." [1] "This is the app I've been looking out for" and "Absolute must for frequent travelers and airport visitors," is what travelers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are saying. [2] SOME FEATURES - Access to status, departure/arrival times, and other practical information such as hall, luggage belt and gate information - View information on both departures and arrivals - You are kept up to date with the latest flight information through push notifications in realtime - Receive updates if gate, luggage belt, status, time, runway or airplane changes - New in this edition is the display of plane type, plane registration number and the phone of the airline - Also new is that you can open a flight in several flight tracking apps with just one tap! - Simply the best and most accurate app on flight information for Schiphol Airport - Access the most important flight information from your Apple Watch CONTACT If you have any question at all, you can always contact us by emailing us at app@schipholapp.nl. There is no point in asking questions by leaving a review, due to the fact we can not contact you because your personal contact details are not visible to us. DISCLAIMER No rights can be derived from the information in this app. We as developers however have an excellent track record. The previous edition of our app was rated with an 4,5 stars average. We continuously improve the app and strive to best the best available flight information for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. [1] iCreate Magazine, issue 17, 2010, page 94-95 [2] http://www.anwb.nl/vakantie/reizen-magazine/archief,/2010/juli/Top-5-reis-applicaties-voor-je-iPhone.html
Eksplore
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Een vrije middag, een Dal Vrij-abonnement en geen idee waar naartoe? Eksplore kiest voor je. Vertel Eksplore waar je staat, hoeveel tijd je hebt en waar je zin in hebt — strand, natuur, stadse drukte, lekker eten. Eén tik op 'Verras me' en je hebt een bestemming, een vertrektijd en een reis die heen én terug binnen je tijd past. WAAROM EKSPLORE • Verras me — Eksplore kiest uit plekken die je heen én terug redt binnen je tijd • Rekent met de daluren — met NS Dal Vrij zie je meteen: deze reis kost €0 • 'Terug vóór'-tijd — je ziet tot hoe laat je gratis terugreist • Live vertrektijden, sporen en vertragingen • Bewaar je thuis- en werkstation en je favoriete uitjes • In het Nederlands, Engels, Spaans en Indonesisch PRIVACY Geen account, geen tracking, geen gedoe. Alles wat je instelt blijft op je eigen telefoon. Eksplore verzamelt geen gegevens. Eksplore is een onafhankelijke app en niet gelieerd aan NS. Dal Vrij is een abonnement van NS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eksplore at none against Schiphol's 2. Eksplore also leads on ads (none vs shown). Schiphol's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Schiphol sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Eksplore asks for nothing beyond the download.
Schiphol ships an update fortnightly, Eksplore every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Schiphol | Eksplore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (65 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evolutionhost B.V. | Alexandra van Viegen |
In-app purchases
Schiphol
- Personal notification preferences$4.99
- Follow unlimited flights + no ads$4.99
Eksplore
No in-app purchases
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