# Flighty vs Tripsy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tripsy at every 4 days against Flighty's every 3 weeks. Flighty's advantage is ratings volume (159K vs 5.7K) and chart position (#2 vs #34). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flighty sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tripsy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flighty holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flighty has 159K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Flighty's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tripsy's.

Flighty ships an update every 3 weeks, Tripsy every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flighty | Tripsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flighty-live-flight-tracker/id1358823008/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripsy-travel-planner/id1429967544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #34 |
| Size | 391 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flighty LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358822345) | [Tripsy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/552001195) |

## What reviewers say

### Flighty

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Travel, #74 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, iPhone Duo 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)


### Tripsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripsy-travel-planner/id1429967544)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Travel, #186 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps you create detailed travel itineraries, organizing flights, accommodations, and activities in one place. It offers smart import from emails, offline access, real-time flight updates, and expense tracking for a seamless travel experience.

**Highlights:** Itinerary Organizer, Collaborative Planning, Weather Forecasts, Expense Tracking, Travel Stats, Smart Import, Offline Access

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tripsy Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tripsy Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tripsy Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Tripsy Pro: Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Tripsy Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Tripsy Pro: Annual (RC6WE1) | $29.99 | per year |
| Tripsy Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Tripsy Pro: Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Tripsy Pro: Yearly Savings | $39.99 | per year |
| Tripsy Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Tripsy Pro: Yearly Family Savings | $59.99 | per year |
| Tripsy Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Tripsy Pro Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent travel planning tool
- 👍 Beautiful and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure storage of travel documents
- 💡 Ability to forward confirmation emails
- 🚀 Automatic flight and reservation import

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with email parsing and import
- 🐛 Inconsistent syncing between devices
- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤔 Limited free version functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect flight information and timings
- Inability to delete or edit imported items
- Crashes when exporting to CSV
- Map search functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Customizable categories and icons
- Integrated packing list and checklist
- Ability to rearrange itinerary items
- Improved multi-timezone handling
- Option to mark trips as cancelled


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flighty free?

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

### Is Tripsy free?

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

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

Flighty is rated higher. Flighty averages 4.8 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while Tripsy averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Flighty or Tripsy have ads?

Neither Flighty nor Tripsy shows ads.

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

Flighty ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tripsy every 4 days. Most recently, Flighty was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tripsy on October 28, 2026.

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

Flighty currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Tripsy at #34. 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.*