Comparison

AeroADSB vs Tailvision by ADS

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

Head to head
About

AeroADSB

Visualize real-time aircraft traffic on a map using data from ADS-B receivers. It also provides an attitude and heading reference system, displaying airspeed, altitude, and heading. Weather data (METAR/TAF) is available with an unlock.

Highlights
  • Real-time aircraft traffic display
  • Map-based visualization
  • Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
  • Airspeed, altitude, and heading display
  • METAR/TAF weather data
  • Offline operation with receiver
Features
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Receives and displays aircraft traffic data on map from ADS-B receivers (e.g., Stratux, ADSBee, SkyEcho) which support GDL 90 protocol. It also includes an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS; if device provides data) including airspeed, altitude, and heading as well as display of METAR/TAF (one-time unlock necessary).   Please check your region for weather data reception availability first before purchasing unlock data feature. Requires GDL 90 data to be sent to (default) port 4000 via UDP (can be changed in settings). Works entirely independent from internet connection and with ADS-B receiver only.

About

Tailvision by ADS

Identify aircraft in real-time by pointing your phone or using a live radar. Get details like tail number, route, and altitude. Track planes and receive alerts.

Highlights
  • Identify aircraft by pointing camera
  • Live radar view
  • Detailed aircraft information
  • Aircraft tracking and alerts
  • Connect ADS-B receiver
  • Extended range with account
Features
Currently charting
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Ever look up and wonder what's flying around you? Tailvision tells you instantly. Point your phone at any aircraft — or open the radar — and get real-time details on everything in the sky nearby. Tail number, route, altitude, speed, aircraft type, photos and more. All in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO >Identify any aircraft overhead by pointing your camera >See a live radar view with every aircraft in 150 nautical miles >Tap any aircraft for full details: route, origin, destination, altitude, speed, and more >Track specific aircraft and get alerts when they are close by >Connect your own ADS-B receiver to see your personal feed alongside the global network FREE. NO GIMMICKS. Use Tailvision free with no account required. See aircraft within 30 nautical miles out of the box. Create a free ADS-B Exchange account to extend your range to 150 nautical miles and unlock additional features. Built for planespotters, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever looked up and wondered: what is that?

Screenshots

AeroADSB4 screens
Tailvision by ADS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tailvision by ADS at 3.1 against AeroADSB's 1.7. Tailvision by ADS also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 3%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AeroADSB's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. AeroADSB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tailvision by ADS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tailvision by ADS holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of AeroADSB's written reviews are positive against 39% of Tailvision by ADS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroADSB ships an update every 2 months, Tailvision by ADS weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
AeroADSB versus Tailvision by ADS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroADSBTailvision by ADS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (28 ratings)3.1 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.4% of reviews39.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#91 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLakehorn AGJETNET LLC

Customer experience

AeroADSB

All ratings28 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive3.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.6%

Tailvision by ADS

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative53.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AeroADSB

One-time1
  • Data Unlock$4.49
None

Tailvision by ADS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroADSB free?
AeroADSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tailvision by ADS free?
Tailvision by ADS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AeroADSB or Tailvision by ADS?
Tailvision by ADS is rated higher. AeroADSB averages 1.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Tailvision by ADS averages 3.1 from 27 ratings.
Do AeroADSB or Tailvision by ADS have ads?
Tailvision by ADS shows ads; AeroADSB does not.
Which is updated more often, AeroADSB or Tailvision by ADS?
AeroADSB ships an update every 2 months, and Tailvision by ADS weekly. Most recently, AeroADSB was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tailvision by ADS on October 25, 2026.

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