OpenADSB vs Time Zone Wizard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenADSB
This app provides a high-performance, native iOS interface for tracking aircraft. It connects to various air traffic data sources like dump1090 and Virtual Radar Server, offering detailed aircraft information and customizable display options for an enhanced user experience over web interfaces.
- Connects to dump1090, tar1090, and Virtual Radar Server
- Preconfigured with ADS-B Exchange
- Displays thousands of aircraft with history trails
- Configurable filtering and highlights
- Detailed aircraft information
- Imperial or metric unit display
- Supports Dark Mode and multitasking
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If you enjoy tracking aircraft using dump1090, tar1090 or Virtual Radar Server, then you'll enjoy OpenADSB. OpenADSB is a full featured high performance flight tracker display app that connects to a variety of backend air traffic sources. Enjoy OpenADSB's smooth native iOS experience instead of using the web interface. PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: You purchasing a general purpose air traffic display app that connects to a variety of servers types. New traffic sources can be added under Settings (gear button) - Track Source. As a convenience, OpenADSB comes preconfigured to use ADS-B Exchange. Air traffic from ADS-B Exchange is the sole responsibility of ADSBexchange.com, LLC. Frequent users are encouraged to support ADS-B Exchange through donations (adsbexchange.com/donate). Features: • Connects to dump1090, tar1090 and Virtual Radar Server. • Comes preconfigured using ADS-B Exchange (adsbexchange.com). Note that OpenADSB is not affiliated with ADSBexchange.com, LLC • Smoothly displays thousands of aircraft • Shows aircraft history trails • Various aircraft and history trail color schemes and optional legend • Fully configurable filtering, display only the aircrafts you want to see • Configurable military, VFR and emergency highlights • Long-press on an aircraft to perform a browser search engine search of its callsign and registration • Tap on an aircraft to show more details • Details are fully configurable and includes callsign, registration, ICAO hex code, altitude, speed, vertical speed, heading, aircraft type, squawk code, MLAT, latitude/longitude and more • Display values in imperial or metric units • Bookmark up to 5 favorite locations • Mail track details feature, send an email containing an aircraft's details along with a map snapshot, fully configurable • Optimized data fetching logic minimizes network, battery usage and server load • Highly configurable • Supports Dark Mode • Supports Split View, Slide Over and multitasking on iPad • Keyboard shortcuts for external keyboards Limitations and Disclaimer OpenADSB is a general air traffic visualizer for dump1090, tar1090 and Virtual Radar Server data sources. OpenADSB is not affiliated with ADSBexchange.com, LLC. As a convenience, OpenADSB comes preconfigured using ADSBexchange.com as the default data source. Air traffic data, its accuracy, and its validity, is the sole responsibility of the data provider. OpenADSB is for entertainment use only, and not for operational, flight, navigation, traffic avoidance or any mission critical use.
Time Zone Wizard
This app helps aviation professionals manage time zones and layovers. It allows users to compare UTC with local times, track weather and flight information, and plan events with reminders. Optional community features enable connection with other crew members.
- Time zone comparison
- Layover planning
- Weather and METAR/TAF tracking
- Event organization and reminders
- Crew profiles and messaging
- Calendar integration
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Time Zone Wizard® is designed for flight crews—including pilots, flight attendants, aircraft dispatchers, mechanics, and others whose work follows the operation around the world. Aviation keeps us moving. Time Zone Wizard helps flight crews stay connected to the people, places, and schedules that matter—wherever the next trip takes them. Quickly compare UTC with local times at home, at crew base, at flight operations, and in destinations around the world. Track dates, weather, METARs, and TAFs from one customizable view designed around the realities of aviation schedules. Use the layover planner to organize events, save useful locations, estimate when it’s time to leave, receive reminders, and copy plans to Apple Calendar. With optional Community Features, eligible aviation professionals can create Crew Profiles, discover and connect with other crew members, exchange private messages, share favorite layover locations, and help others find places worth visiting. Time Zone Wizard makes navigating multiple time zones feel a little more manageable. Terms of Use- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy- https://www.angelalautner.com/timezonewizard Privacy note: Apple’s “Emails or Text Messages” data category applies to Time Zone Wizard’s optional in-app direct messaging. The app does not access emails, SMS messages, or content stored in the Mail or Messages apps. Only messages you choose to send within Time Zone Wizard are associated with your account for delivery and conversation access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Time Zone Wizard at Free against OpenADSB's $10.99. Time Zone Wizard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). OpenADSB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (109 vs 1). On update cadence and ads 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
Time Zone Wizard is free to download; OpenADSB costs $10.99 up front. Time Zone Wizard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $35.99 per year. OpenADSB asks for nothing beyond the download.
Time Zone Wizard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenADSB has 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OpenADSB ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Zone Wizard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenADSB | Time Zone Wizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (109 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steve Kuo | Angela Lautner |
Customer experience
OpenADSB
Time Zone Wizard
Bugs and requests
OpenADSB
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes when moving map or accessing settings
- App refuses to update, requiring reinstallation
- App freezes and locks up iPhone
- No aircraft display despite proper configuration
- JSON response errors after iOS updates
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- VRS data source disappears from settings
- App crashes 5 seconds after opening
- Military filter causes all aircraft to disappear
- Photos not loading or displaying
- Incorrect routing information for flights
- Selected altitude data showing wrong values
Requested features
18 requests- Aircraft-specific icons (like Flightradar24)
- Search button on main screen for N-number lookup
- Dark mode for nighttime use
- Notifications/alerts for tracked aircraft
- 3D map view like Google Earth
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- Track single aircraft with auto-panning
- Full flight history tracking
- iCloud sync for filter settings
- Ability to toggle ground vehicles on/off
- Adjustable range rings on map
- Historic aircraft lookup
- Different icons for helicopters vs planes
- Departure/arrival boards display
- Filter by operator name instead of codes
- Radar ID display and filtering
- iOS 16 dark icon support
- Improved settings organization
- German localization
Time Zone Wizard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OpenADSB
No in-app purchases
Time Zone Wizard
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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