# Flighty vs Vrolu

Flighty and Vrolu both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Vrolu's written reviews are positive against 68% of Flighty's. Vrolu also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Flighty's advantage is ratings volume (159K vs 17) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). 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 Vrolu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vrolu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flighty has 159K ratings behind it against 17, 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 100% of Vrolu's.

Flighty ships an update every 3 weeks, Vrolu every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flighty | Vrolu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flighty-live-flight-tracker/id1358823008/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrolu-live-flight-tracker/id6784370261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 391 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flighty LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358822345) | [Vrolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784370383) |

## What reviewers say

### Flighty

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Travel, #68 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)


### Vrolu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrolu-live-flight-tracker/id6784370261)

Easily track flights and itineraries for group trips. Share a single link with your group to keep everyone updated on traveler flights, hotel details, and arrival statuses without requiring app installation. Offers live flight tracking and alerts for Pro users.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking for group trips, Shared itinerary dashboard, Real-time traveler status updates, Flight details with gates and terminals, Push alerts for delays and gate changes, Lock Screen Live Activity

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vrolu Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vrolu Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flighty free?

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

### Is Vrolu free?

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

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

Vrolu is rated higher. Flighty averages 4.8 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while Vrolu averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Flighty or Vrolu have ads?

Neither Flighty nor Vrolu shows ads.

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

Flighty ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vrolu every 5 days. Most recently, Flighty was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vrolu on October 22, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*