Virtual VOR vs Plane Radar Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Place VOR beacons anywhere
- VOR-DME gauge display
- ADF gauge display
- Customizable VOR placement
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Virtual VOR-DME, cast your VOR wherever you want, and get a VOR-DME and ADF gauges.
Plane Radar Mobile
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Virtual VOR | Plane Radar Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gev Simon | JOhn Lyons |
In-app purchases
Virtual VOR
No in-app purchases
Plane Radar Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virtual VOR free?
Is Plane Radar Mobile free?
Do Virtual VOR or Plane Radar Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Virtual VOR or Plane Radar Mobile?
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