# OpenADSB vs Time Zone Wizard

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.

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 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenADSB | Time Zone Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openadsb/id1178703539/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-wizard/id6502872190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steve Kuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178703538) | [Angela Lautner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738571531) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenADSB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openadsb/id1178703539)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription fees
- 🎖️ Displays military and blocked aircraft other apps censor
- 🔧 Highly customizable filters and settings
- 📊 Comprehensive ADS-B data from ADS-B Exchange

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Generic plane icon for all aircraft types
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ App stops showing aircraft after updates
- 📉 Missing 'from-to' flight information display
- 🔍 Search functionality not easily accessible

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Time Zone Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-wizard/id6502872190)

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.

**Highlights:** Time zone comparison, Layover planning, Weather and METAR/TAF tracking, Event organization and reminders, Crew profiles and messaging, Calendar integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenADSB free?

OpenADSB costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Time Zone Wizard free?

Time Zone Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenADSB or Time Zone Wizard?

Time Zone Wizard is rated higher. OpenADSB averages 4.4 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Time Zone Wizard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenADSB or Time Zone Wizard have ads?

Neither OpenADSB nor Time Zone Wizard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenADSB or Time Zone Wizard?

OpenADSB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Zone Wizard every 9 days. Most recently, OpenADSB was updated on October 21, 2026 and Time Zone Wizard on October 17, 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.*