Helitracking vs RadarCopter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Helitracking
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Access to the application requires a customer code. You can get a temporary code to test the system and validate if it meets your need. HELITRACKING allows helicopters on mission to communicate using three communication channels: 3G, Satellite Iridium, or Gotenna short range radio. The objective is to replace the radio communication between the command center, the helicopter, and the people on the ground, when the radio link is not available. The command center has a global view of all its helicopters, their position, their trajectory, and can communicate with them through a chat window. They can exchange text, images, geographic markers, predefined messages ... The interface is personalized for each client: we get in touch with your operators, and create a "tailor-made" graphic interface, dedicated to your missions. This ensures that you have an application that perfectly meets your needs. The satellite communication interface is very efficient, with messages sent back every 20 seconds, thus allowing a dialogue in almost real time between the helicopter and the operational center: this allows the helicopter to remain in permanent contact even at the helicopter. above the sea, in the desert, in the middle of the mountains ... when there is no longer any working means of communication. Contact us for more information on the satellite version. The system does not require any helicopter modification, it is plug and play, even in its satellite version: it is installed in 5 minutes before the mission and does not require any training.
RadarCopter
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RadarCopter helps drivers monitor nearby police-helicopter activity in supported European countries using publicly available aviation data. The app shows nearby aircraft on a live radar, highlights verified police helicopters, and can alert you when one is detected near your position. Current coverage: 26 European countries. RadarCopter does not cover the USA or countries outside the supported list shown in the app. Features: - live radar view around your location - verified police-helicopter highlighting - roads-only radar context for orientation - aircraft, police, helicopter, and ground filters for Pro users - detection history - customizable alert radius - background monitoring for Pro users - automatic language selection from the iPhone language Important: - precise location is required because detections are shown around you - alerts depend on supported-country coverage and third-party aviation data availability - aviation data may contain delays, gaps, or inaccuracies Terms of Use: Available in the app and supplemented by Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://radarcopter.github.io/radarcopter-privacy/ Support: support@radarcopter.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Helitracking at none against RadarCopter's shown. Helitracking also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). RadarCopter's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and in-app purchases 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.
Helitracking ships an update every 3 weeks, RadarCopter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Helitracking | RadarCopter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AD-WAIBE | Max Crespo Sistach |
In-app purchases
Helitracking
No in-app purchases
RadarCopter
No in-app purchases



