# AirNav Radar vs ARDAR

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirNav Radar | ARDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airnav-radar-flight-tracker/id1382868950/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AirNav Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/661991533) | [Villegas Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082275065) |

## What reviewers say

### AirNav Radar

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

**Currently charting:** #77 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 (yearly): Track Planes live | $26.99 | per year |
| Pilot (yearly): Plane Radar | $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


### ARDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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