# Avtopia vs The Tail Sniffer

The clearest difference is rating: The Tail Sniffer at 4.9 against Avtopia's 4.3. The Tail Sniffer also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 3). Avtopia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Tail Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Avtopia asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Tail Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tail Sniffer has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Avtopia ships an update every 11 days, The Tail Sniffer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avtopia | The Tail Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avtopia/id1545184822/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tail-sniffer/id6761208632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 130 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avtopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545184824) | [Roxstar Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888273870) |

## What reviewers say

### Avtopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avtopia/id1545184822)

This app helps aviation professionals connect, share industry news, and discuss topics in forums. Users can review businesses, promote their own, and build their customer base within the aviation sector.

**Highlights:** Industry networking, Business reviews, Forums for discussion, Business promotion, Industry news sharing, Direct business chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Tail Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tail-sniffer/id6761208632)

This platform provides real-time aircraft tracking for aviation professionals, including access to data hidden from other services. Monitor your fleet, receive notifications, and review flight history with detailed maps and export options.

**Highlights:** Real-time ADS-B aircraft tracking, LADD-restricted aircraft tracking, Interactive dark-themed fleet map, Automatic departure/arrival detection, Email notifications, Flight history with route replay, Multi-user access

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 aircraft | $1.49 | per month |
| +20 aircraft | $2.99 | per month |
| +30 aircraft | $4.49 | per month |
| Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| LADD add-on | $5.99 | per month |
| +50 aircraft | $7.49 | per month |
| Pro (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avtopia free?

Avtopia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Tail Sniffer free?

The Tail Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avtopia or The Tail Sniffer?

The Tail Sniffer is rated higher. Avtopia averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Tail Sniffer averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Avtopia or The Tail Sniffer have ads?

The Tail Sniffer shows ads; Avtopia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avtopia or The Tail Sniffer?

Avtopia ships an update every 11 days, and The Tail Sniffer every 9 days. Most recently, Avtopia was updated on November 11, 2026 and The Tail Sniffer on November 9, 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.*