# AirNav Radar vs radarQuery

The clearest difference is review sentiment: radarQuery at 100% against AirNav Radar's 50%. radarQuery also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). AirNav Radar's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirNav Radar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and radarQuery sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirNav Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirNav Radar has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of AirNav Radar's written reviews are positive against 100% of radarQuery's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AirNav Radar ships an update every 9 days, radarQuery every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirNav Radar | radarQuery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airnav-radar-flight-tracker/id1382868950/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarquery/id1636270377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AirNav Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/661991533) | [Aero Notion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509733848) |

## What reviewers say

### AirNav Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airnav-radar-flight-tracker/id1382868950)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track airplanes and flights in real-time with a global network of receivers. See live aircraft positions, routes, and detailed flight information. Replay past flights and monitor airport arrivals and departures.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Interactive radar map, Flight status notifications, Detailed flight information, Past flight replays, Airport arrivals/departures monitoring, Multi-source tracking technology

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spotter (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Ads-Free (monthly): Track Flights | $2.99 | per month |
| Spotter (monthly): Flight Radar | $3.99 | per month |
| Pilot (monthly): Flight Tracker | $4.49 | per month |
| Spotter (yearly) Promo | $15.99 | per year |
| Ads-Free (yearly): Find Airplanes | $15.99 | per year |
| Pilot (yearly) Promo | $17.99 | per year |
| Spotter (annual plan) | $26.99 | per year |
| Pilot (annual plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Business (monthly) | $54.99 | per month |
| Business (yearly) | $599.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic interface and graphics
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Great for live streams
- 👍 Useful for aviation enthusiasts
- 👍 Tracks commercial airliners, private jets, and helicopters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and server issues
- 🐛 Subscription issues and lack of expected features
- 🐛 Outdated or missing data

**Reported bugs**

- Screen flashing/flickering when tapping on planes
- Subscription not working as expected
- Blank screens and inability to load aircraft data
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add normal time display (not just military time)
- Show exact airline names (not just abbreviations)
- Improve map and airport diagram readability
- Add notifications for aircraft entering emergency codes
- Increase ATC audio volume


### radarQuery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarquery/id1636270377)

Access live aircraft data and search global flight routes. This tool provides real-time ADS-B information for airlines and airports worldwide. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not facilitate flight bookings or ticket sales.

**Highlights:** Live ADS-B aircraft information, Search flight route connections, Global airline and airport data, Flight radar search engine, Informational purposes only

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirNav Radar free?

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

### Is radarQuery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AirNav Radar or radarQuery?

AirNav Radar is rated higher. AirNav Radar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while radarQuery averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AirNav Radar or radarQuery have ads?

AirNav Radar shows ads; radarQuery does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirNav Radar or radarQuery?

AirNav Radar ships an update every 9 days, and radarQuery every 8 days. Most recently, AirNav Radar was updated on October 21, 2026 and radarQuery on October 14, 2026.

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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.*