# Flighty vs Timeshifter

Flighty and Timeshifter both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Timeshifter's written reviews are positive against 68% of Flighty's. Flighty's advantage is ratings volume (152K vs 2.7K) and chart position (#2 vs #27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flighty sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Timeshifter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flighty against 4.7 for Timeshifter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flighty has 152K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Flighty's written reviews are positive against 92% of Timeshifter's.

Flighty ships an update fortnightly, Timeshifter every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flighty | Timeshifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (152K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flighty-live-flight-tracker/id1358823008/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **152K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #27 |
| Size | 390 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flighty LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358822345) | [Timeshifter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380684373) |

## What reviewers say

### Flighty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flighty-live-flight-tracker/id1358823008)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Travel, #76 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides real-time flight tracking and delay alerts, often faster than airline notifications. It offers insights into delay reasons, aircraft status, and airport conditions, with features for sharing flight information with friends and family.

**Highlights:** World's fastest delay alerts, See why your flight is delayed, 25-hour where's my plane, Flighty Friends private sharing, Pilot-grade data, Delay predictions, Airport Intelligence

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Week-to-Week Flighty Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Week-to-Week Flighty Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexible Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Week-to-Week Flighty Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexible Monthly (Family) | $15.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Savings | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Savings Flighty Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Savings Flighty Pro | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Savings (Family) | $119.00 | per year |
| Annual Savings (Family) | $139.00 | per year |
| Annual Savings (Family) | $239.00 | per year |
| Single Flight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro for One Week | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add Family to Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $299.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family) | $449.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fastest flight updates
- 📍 Accurate gate and baggage info
- 🔍 Detailed flight history and stats
- 🔔 Proactive delay and change notifications
- 🤝 Useful for tracking friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy and reliability
- 🔔 Too many unnecessary notifications
- 🌍 Limited coverage outside of US/Europe
- 🔒 Key features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar sync issues with certain email providers
- Live activities and Dynamic Island features not working consistently
- Incorrect flight status updates and delays

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add past flights
- Customizable notification settings
- Apple Watch app and complications
- Integrated seat maps and reviews
- Mixed-mode itinerary tracking (flights + trains)


### Timeshifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides personalized plans to combat jet lag based on circadian science. It offers practical advice for light exposure and avoidance to help you adjust to new time zones quickly and reduce symptoms like insomnia and sleepiness.

**Highlights:** Personalized jet lag plans, Circadian Time™ advice, Practicality Filter™, Pre-travel adjustment advice, Push notifications for advice, Automatic detection of short trips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeshifter | $24.99 | per year |
| discounted jet lag plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| jet lag plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at reducing jet lag
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- ⏱️ Helpful notifications
- 🔍 Explains the science behind the recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Difficult to follow recommendations during travel
- 🤒 Melatonin not always readily available
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or getting stuck on a white screen
- Issues with account login and data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust plan for unexpected schedule changes
- Integration with fitness trackers or sleep apps
- Recommendations for meal timing and nutrition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flighty free?

Flighty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timeshifter free?

Timeshifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flighty or Timeshifter?

Flighty is rated higher. Flighty averages 4.8 out of 5 from 152K ratings, while Timeshifter averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Flighty or Timeshifter have ads?

Neither Flighty nor Timeshifter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flighty or Timeshifter?

Flighty ships an update fortnightly, and Timeshifter every 8 days. Most recently, Flighty was updated on October 19, 2026 and Timeshifter on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flighty or Timeshifter?

Flighty currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Timeshifter at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*