Comparison

OpenADSB vs EES Queue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

EES Queue

Features
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EES Queue shows you how long the queues are at the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks, so you can plan your arrival and departure with confidence. Since the EES went live, non-EU travellers must complete biometric checks (fingerprints and a facial scan) at self-service kiosks and border desks across the Schengen area. That has meant long, unpredictable waits at many airports. EES Queue helps you see what to expect before you get there. WHAT YOU GET • Live wait times for 125+ Schengen airports — entry and exit • Clear honesty labels: Live (recent traveller reports), Typical (usual wait for this time of day) or Estimated (curated guidance) — you always know how trustworthy a number is • Worst-recorded peaks and known issues for each airport • Search by airport, city or country • Pin your favourite airports to the top • Report your own wait in seconds to help other travellers HOW IT WORKS Wait times blend curated guidance with crowd-sourced reports from travellers on the ground. When enough recent reports come in for an airport, you see a genuine live estimate. When they don't, we're upfront and show a typical or estimated figure instead — never a fake number. Report your wait after you clear the border and you'll help everyone flying after you. EES Queue is not affiliated with the European Union, Frontex or any airport. It is an independent travel-planning aid.

Screenshots

OpenADSB4 screens
EES Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EES Queue at Free against OpenADSB's $10.99. OpenADSB's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EES Queue is free to download; OpenADSB costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
OpenADSB versus EES Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenADSBEES Queue
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve KuoMerchant Software Solutions Limited

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
Show 13 more
  • 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

EES Queue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpenADSB

No in-app purchases

None

EES Queue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenADSB free?
OpenADSB costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EES Queue free?
EES Queue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenADSB or EES Queue have ads?
Neither OpenADSB nor EES Queue shows ads.

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