SpotLog vs PlanesTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpotLog
Log train sightings with precise location, time, and date. Access detailed datasets for European railway systems, including locomotives and rolling stock. This app is designed for enthusiasts to meticulously record their observations.
- Record train sightings
- Log location, time, and date
- UK and European railway datasets
- Details on locomotives and rolling stock
- User-friendly interface
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Record trains seen with location, time and date. App has datasets for UK and many other European railway systems with details of loco's, units and other rolling stock. https://spotlog.org/spotlog/gettingstarted
PlanesTV
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Since 1989 and the days of VHS tape PlanesTV has brought you the very best aviation action. Become a member today for access to live airshow broadcasts, our latest aviation releases and our archive of airshow nostalgia. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. PlanesTV offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://watch.planestv.com/pages/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://watch.planestv.com/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PlanesTV at Free against SpotLog's $2.99. PlanesTV also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). SpotLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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
PlanesTV is free to download; SpotLog costs $2.99 up front. PlanesTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SpotLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
SpotLog ships an update every 2 months, PlanesTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpotLog | PlanesTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Goodspeed | PLANES TV. COM LIMITED |
In-app purchases
SpotLog
No in-app purchases
PlanesTV
- App Monthly$12.991 Month
- App Annual$129.991 Year
