Airshow Mobile 3 vs wheresTHAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Airshow Mobile 3
This app provides real-time flight information and an interactive 3D map experience for passengers. It offers detailed flight data, customizable map views, and immersive visual features to keep travelers informed and entertained throughout their journey.
- Real-time flight data
- Interactive 3D satellite maps
- Autoplay script for flight phases
- Customizable map settings and layers
- Flight information (ETA, speed)
- Multiple selectable map views
- Cockpit/window seat view with HUD
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Rockwell Collins has leveraged 30+ years of moving map expertise with market changing technologies to deliver an advanced version of Airshow. Airshow Mobile 3 delivers real time flight data from take-off to landing with an interactive 3D environment keeping passengers informed and entertained. Key features of the app include: • Beautiful satellite 3D maps that present the world beyond the cabin in high definition • An Autoplay cycle that shows a predefined script of map views that is flight phase aware • Interactive roaming, zooming and navigation of the globe • Customized settings and layers that allow the user to choose how the map is displayed • Convenient flight information including estimated time to arrival, flight speed and more • Command Center: a consolidated view of maps and flight information into one display, with the ability to swipe through map views and flight information • Selectable map views such as Flight Preview, Total Route, Mid Flight, Time Zone Globe and World Clocks • Windows Seat provides the view from the cockpit or window seats on the left or right side of the aircraft. When in the cockpit view, a Heads Up Display is available that shows the movement of the aircraft as it pitches and rolls*. The Panorama feature in this view allows users to move their device in any direction and see the world as if they were looking through a transparent cabin*. • Portrait Mode: rotating the device from landscape to portrait orientation enables a view quickly displays flight progress, departure and destination information, and other key aircraft data. Note: The Airshow Mobile 3 App must be used in conjunction with a companion Airshow system in order to obtain real-time aircraft flight data. The aircraft FMS must provide Pitch and Roll information to Airshow to see this movement in the HUD. The tablet/phone must support multicast or broadcast. The tablet/phone must have an accelerometer and a gyroscope to support the Panorama feature.
wheresTHAT
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Ever looked out an airplane window and wondered "What IS that down there?" wheresTHAT answers that question in real-time. Whether you're flying at 30,000 feet or driving cross-country, wheresTHAT shows you exactly what's below — discovering landmarks, cities, natural wonders, and hidden gems you'd never know existed. FLIGHT MODE Enter your flight number and watch as fascinating places appear below you in real-time. That mountain range? The Rockies. That massive lake? Lake Tahoe. That historic site? Independence Hall. Transform boring flight time into an educational adventure. Perfect for curious travelers, geography enthusiasts, and anyone who loves discovering new places. DRIVING MODE Turn on GPS tracking and discover amazing locations as you drive. wheresTHAT shows you points of interest nearby — restaurants, landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and local attractions you might otherwise miss. Perfect for: - Road trips and scenic drives - Finding interesting stops along your route - Exploring new cities and regions - Making every drive an adventure AUGMENTED REALITY VIEW Point your camera at the horizon and see places labeled in real-time through AR. Know what you're looking at instantly, whether it's a distant mountain peak, a famous building, or a natural landmark. FEATURES - Real-time flight tracking with live location discovery - GPS-based driving mode for road trips - AR camera overlay with compass navigation - Google Maps integration with directions - Save favorite locations for future trips - Trip history to remember your discoveries - Works worldwide with millions of points of interest Turn every journey into a discovery adventure. Download wheresTHAT and never wonder "what's that?" again. Perfect for travelers, adventurers, geography lovers, and curious minds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: wheresTHAT at fortnightly against Airshow Mobile 3's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Airshow Mobile 3 ships an update every 8 months, wheresTHAT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Airshow Mobile 3 | wheresTHAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | Scott Tobin |
In-app purchases
Airshow Mobile 3
No in-app purchases
wheresTHAT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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