Comparison

PlaneSpotting vs LETS CROSSING

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

Head to head
About

PlaneSpotting

Track civilian and military aircraft registered in the UK. Log sightings with details like location and photos, or record flight information. Export your data for analysis and bulk import.

Highlights
  • UK aircraft registration database
  • Log sightings with photos
  • Record flight details
  • Data export and import
  • Browse aircraft by type
  • Regular updates
Features
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PlaneSpotting is the ultimate app for anybody involved with the aviation industry in the UK from professional pilots to plane spotters! It contains the details of every civilian flying machine registered to fly in the UK - more than 20,000 of them! Increasing numbers of UK Military aircraft (current and historic) are also being added with each update. The standard version database is updated annually. If you require the very latest registrations we recommend our Premium Subscription which is updated every two weeks with, typically, 70 registration changes. For Sightings you only need to save the Registration but you can also add: Location, Photo (camera or library), Date & notes. For Flights you only need Origin & Destination but you can also add: Registration (adding number automatically generates a spot), Photo (camera or library), Departure Date & Time (defaults to current date & time for quick save on boarding), Arrival Date & Time & Notes. You can view your data via Trip or Location or Browse the entire internal app database via type! You can export your data for viewing via a spreadsheet, this will also allow you to add sightings or flights in bulk and then import the file. We encourage your interaction with us via our dedicated website or directly from within the app. If you provide us with a default type image (assuming you have copyright permissions) your name and the URL of your choice will be included in the next update! Premium Subscription details: Subscription price: £4.99 Description: Provides our Premium Service database for users who need the very latest UK registrations. Trial duration: None Offered Subscription duration: 1 year Please read below about the auto-renewing subscription nature of this product: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: http://www.plane-spotting.co.uk/privacyPolicy.htm Privacy Policy: http://www.plane-spotting.co.uk/privacyPolicy.htm

About

LETS CROSSING

Experience realistic railroad crossings from around the world, enhanced by generative AI. Capture unique, AI-generated train photography images. Subscribe for premium features and collect your own original AI art.

Highlights
  • Realistic railroad crossing simulations
  • AI-generated train photography
  • Collect unique AI art
  • Multiple country simulations
  • Subscription for premium features
Features
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Play at your favorite railroad crossing anytime, anywhere! Experience the "Train Photography Simulation App" powered by cutting-edge generative AI technology. Collect your own unique and realistic AI-generated train photography images! This app lets you experience railroad crossings from various countries, recreated with stunning realism. By tapping the camera button, you can also obtain realistic train photography images generated by state-of-the-art generative AI technology. Additionally, by subscribing to a paid plan, you'll receive train photography tickets, allowing you to collect your own original AI-generated train photography images. Terms and Privacy Policy: https://nakajimamasao-appstudio.web.app/terms/

Screenshots

PlaneSpotting4 screens
LETS CROSSING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlaneSpotting at none against LETS CROSSING's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. PlaneSpotting sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per year and LETS CROSSING sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for PlaneSpotting against 4.2 for LETS CROSSING. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaneSpotting ships an update fortnightly, LETS CROSSING every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PlaneSpotting versus LETS CROSSING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaneSpottingLETS CROSSING
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better4.2 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1324 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImagekings LimitedMasao Nakajima

Customer experience

PlaneSpotting

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LETS CROSSING

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlaneSpotting

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Service Database$5.491 Year
5 purchases

LETS CROSSING

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Standard$3.491 Month
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Additional Passes$2.49
  • Trial$2.49
  • Purchase train photo passes$3.99

Questions

Is PlaneSpotting free?
PlaneSpotting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LETS CROSSING free?
LETS CROSSING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlaneSpotting or LETS CROSSING?
PlaneSpotting is rated higher. PlaneSpotting averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while LETS CROSSING averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.
Do PlaneSpotting or LETS CROSSING have ads?
LETS CROSSING shows ads; PlaneSpotting does not.
Which is updated more often, PlaneSpotting or LETS CROSSING?
PlaneSpotting ships an update fortnightly, and LETS CROSSING every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlaneSpotting was updated on October 2, 2026 and LETS CROSSING on October 7, 2026.

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