Comparison

Virtual VOR vs Plane Radar Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Virtual VOR

This navigation app allows users to place a VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) beacon anywhere on a map. It provides VOR-DME and ADF gauges for flight simulation or training purposes.

Highlights
  • Place VOR beacons anywhere
  • VOR-DME gauge display
  • ADF gauge display
  • Customizable VOR placement
Features
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Virtual VOR-DME, cast your VOR wherever you want, and get a VOR-DME and ADF gauges.

About

Plane Radar Mobile

Features
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Flight Radar is a simple way to see aircraft around you in real time on iPhone and Apple Watch. Using live ADS-B aircraft data and your current location, the app displays nearby aircraft on a radar-style screen showing their position, heading, speed, and altitude. Aircraft move smoothly across the display and can be selected to view additional flight information. Features: • Live radar view of aircraft near your location • Real-time aircraft movement and tracking • Controller mode with detailed aircraft information • Predicted flight paths for selected aircraft • Adjustable radar range and zoom controls • Aircraft trails showing recent movement • Ground and airborne aircraft displayed separately • Map view and radar view modes • Apple Watch support for tracking aircraft on the go • Nearby aircraft list view for quick browsing Whether you're watching traffic overhead, spotting aircraft from your backyard, following flights while travelling, or simply curious about what's in the sky above you, Flight Radar provides a clear and easy-to-use view of local air traffic. An internet connection and location access are required for live aircraft data. Aircraft information is provided by publicly available ADS-B data sources.

Screenshots

Virtual VOR3 screens
Plane Radar Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Virtual VOR at Free against Plane Radar Mobile's $0.99. Virtual VOR also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 27.0). Plane Radar Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Virtual VOR is free to download; Plane Radar Mobile costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual VOR ships an update every 5 months, Plane Radar Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Virtual VOR versus Plane Radar Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual VORPlane Radar Mobile
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGev SimonJOhn Lyons

In-app purchases

None

Virtual VOR

No in-app purchases

None

Plane Radar Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual VOR free?
Virtual VOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plane Radar Mobile free?
Plane Radar Mobile costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual VOR or Plane Radar Mobile have ads?
Virtual VOR shows ads; Plane Radar Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual VOR or Plane Radar Mobile?
Virtual VOR ships an update every 5 months, and Plane Radar Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Virtual VOR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Plane Radar Mobile on November 10, 2026.

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