Comparison

AirNav Radar vs ARDAR

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

Head to head
About

AirNav Radar

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
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Welcome aboard to AirNav Radar, the real-time flight tracker app trusted worldwide for accurate, live aircraft and flight tracking! With one of the most comprehensive global flight coverage networks available, AirNav Radar is used by millions of aviation enthusiasts, travelers, pilots, and professionals to track every plane in the sky in real time. Download the radar app free and instantly see the exact current position of any flight, from takeoff to landing, at any airport worldwide. AirNav Radar is designed for anyone searching for the best flight tracker, live flight radar, or aircraft tracking app that delivers precise, reliable, and up-to-date flight information across the globe. ▶ How is AirNav Radar one of the best and most accurate flight tracker apps? • Most modern aircraft you see out in the open sky are equipped with ADS-B transponders that continuously transmit live flight data. AirNav Systems operates a global network of over 36,000 receivers, allowing us to cover major airports and international flight corridors worldwide. • By combining ADS-B, MLAT, satellite, and oceanic data, AirNav Radar delivers high-precision real-time flight data for aircraft flying over land and remote regions. ▶ Features • Track any flight live and receive real-time notifications for status changes • View most tracked flights and emergency aircraft on an interactive radar map • Access individual flight pages with live position, route, and plane photos • Check detailed info: aircraft make, model, airline, altitude, and speed • Replay past flights and review up to 7 days of historical data • Monitor arrivals and departures at any airport with clear flight status • Multi-source tracking using ADS-B, ASDI, Oceanic, MLAT, and Satellite ▶ Ads-Free Plan • Completely ads-free experience • Unlimited access to live airport control tower radio • Full flight graphs showing altitude and speed over time • Access up to 30 days of historical flights and replays ▶ Pilot Plan • All Ads-Free features plus advanced aviation tools • Terrain, Satellite, and aviation map layers • Weather layers for airports and full flight routes • Advanced flight and aircraft filtering ▶ Business Plan • Professional-grade tools with up to 365 days of historical data • Track multiple aircraft and flights as a fleet • Detailed airport overviews (weather, visibility, etc.) • Expanded raw flight data downloads Download AirNav Radar free today and track every flight with confidence. Have a safe flight — you are cleared for take-off! Questions? Reach us at support@airnavradar.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ARDAR

This app uses augmented reality to overlay live aircraft information directly onto your camera view. Point your device at the sky to identify planes, track their routes, and see details like speed, altitude, and airline.

Highlights
  • AR aircraft labels over real sky
  • Live flight tracker data
  • Flight and plane radar views
  • Detailed aircraft information
  • Flight path visualization
  • Filters for focused spotting
  • Apple Watch companion map
Features
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Turn the sky into a live flight tracker. ARDAR is an AR flight radar and plane spotting app that places nearby aircraft directly over your camera view, so you can point your iPhone at the sky and see what is flying above you. Built for every plane spotter, aviation fan, traveler, and curious sky watcher, ARDAR makes air traffic feel visible, immediate, and real. Use ARDAR as an AR plane spotter, flight tracker, plane radar, and air traffic radar in one simple experience. See live nearby aircraft with callsigns, altitude, speed, heading, distance, route details, aircraft type, airline info, and more. Tap a plane in the sky to focus on it, follow its flight path, and stay flight aware without digging through a traditional map-first flight tracker. Whether you are plane spotting near an airport, watching arrivals and departures, tracking overhead flights from your backyard, or pairing the view with ATC or live ATC listening, ARDAR gives you a fast, visual way to understand the air traffic around you. Features: • AR aircraft labels over the real sky • Live nearby flight tracker data • Flight radar and plane radar views • Air traffic radar for local aircraft • Callsign, altitude, speed, heading, and distance • Route, origin, and destination details when available • Airline and aircraft identification • Flight path and trajectory visualization • Filters for focused plane spotting • Apple Watch companion map for nearby air traffic ARDAR is made for people who look up. Open the app, point at the sky, and know what is flying.

Screenshots

AirNav Radar4 screens
ARDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

AirNav Radar and ARDAR both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ARDAR's written reviews are positive against 49% of AirNav Radar's. ARDAR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). AirNav Radar's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 9) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. AirNav Radar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ARDAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AirNav Radar against 4.6 for ARDAR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirNav Radar has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of AirNav Radar's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARDAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirNav Radar ships an update every 9 days, ARDAR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
AirNav Radar versus ARDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirNav RadarARDAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirNav SystemsVillegas Ventures LLC

Customer experience

AirNav Radar

All ratings1,275 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative45.7%

ARDAR

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AirNav Radar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Provide more detailed feeder statistics

ARDAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

AirNav Radar

Subscriptions11
  • Spotter (monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Ads-Free (monthly): Track Flights3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Spotter (monthly): Flight Radar3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Pilot (monthly): Flight Tracker3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Spotter (yearly) Promo3 Days trial$15.991 Year
  • Ads-Free (yearly): Find Airplanes3 Days trial$15.991 Year
  • Pilot (yearly) Promo3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Spotter (yearly): Track Planes live3 Days trial$26.991 Year
  • Pilot (yearly): Plane Radar3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Business (monthly)3 Days trial$54.991 Month
  • Business (yearly)3 Days trial$599.991 Year
None

ARDAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirNav Radar free?
AirNav Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARDAR free?
ARDAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirNav Radar or ARDAR?
AirNav Radar is rated higher. AirNav Radar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ARDAR averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do AirNav Radar or ARDAR have ads?
AirNav Radar shows ads; ARDAR does not.
Which is updated more often, AirNav Radar or ARDAR?
AirNav Radar ships an update every 9 days, and ARDAR every 10 days. Most recently, AirNav Radar was updated on September 25, 2026 and ARDAR on September 20, 2026.

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