Freedar.uk vs PlanesTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freedar.uk
This application provides access to a radar service without any advertisements. Users experiencing issues are encouraged to utilize the live support option available on the official website.
- No advertisements
- Radar functionality
- Live support integration
- Website support link
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This is the official Freedar.uk radar app, In this release there are NO ADS, please beware any users who already have the app might have to reinstall it. any issues please use the live support option on the website https://freedar.uk
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 in-app purchases: Freedar.uk at none against PlanesTV's 2. PlanesTV's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PlanesTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Freedar.uk asks for nothing beyond the download.
Freedar.uk ships an update every 3 months, PlanesTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freedar.uk | PlanesTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freedar.UK Limited | PLANES TV. COM LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Freedar.uk
Reported bugs
16 issues- White screen on launch
- App not connecting to server
- No aircraft displayed
- Freezing issues
- Cannot click buttons
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- Cannot de-select aircraft
- Temporary lockout errors (1015)
- App not opening
- Stuck on 'checking you are human' page
- White screen with security verification loop
- App not loading past 19%
- White screen after iOS updates
- Not working on iPhone, but works on iPad
- Audio crackling
- White screen issue persists after reinstallation
- Grey screen instead of map
Requested features
4 requests- Add a key for aircraft trail colors
- Show all military aircraft
- Restore radio transmission feature
- Improve audio crackling
PlanesTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Freedar.uk
No in-app purchases
PlanesTV
- App Monthly$12.991 Month
- App Annual$129.991 Year
