VisitFRA vs RouteRadar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisitFRA
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VisitFRA guides you through the Visitors‘ Center at Frankfurt Airport. Learn all about the world of aviation - from the first zeppelin to the passenger aircraft of the future. In AR mode, mascot Fluggi flies ahead and shows you the way to the next exhibit highlight. Use your smartphone to watch virtual passenger aircraft take off and land at the Airport City Model based on real flight plan data, and learn exciting details about all 28 exhibits and over 80 airport POIs at the Airport City Model. At the SmartWindows, experience detailed virtual aircraft models at the gates. Experience special tours for children and aviation fans. Put your knowledge to the test in the Visitors‘ Center Quiz. All exhibits also with descriptions suitable for children.
RouteRadar
Discover and track flight simulator routes worldwide with this comprehensive companion app. Browse curated routes, explore scenic sightseeing flights, and access a global airport database. Log your flights and save favorites for future adventures.
- Discover curated flight simulator routes
- Explore scenic VFR sightseeing flights
- Visualize routes on a 3D globe
- Access airport and ILS database
- Log flown routes with details
- Save favorite routes
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RouteRadar is the ultimate companion app for flight simulator pilots. Whether you're planning a short hop between European cities or a long-haul journey across the Pacific, RouteRadar helps you discover, explore, and track your favorite routes. DISCOVER ROUTES Browse hundreds of curated flight simulator routes across four categories — Short Haul, Medium Haul, Long Haul, and Extended Range. Filter by region, search by airport ICAO code, or tap "Surprise Me" for a random route suggestion. Each route includes satellite map imagery, distance, estimated flight time, and suggested aircraft types. SCENIC SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS Explore a handpicked collection of over 50 breathtaking VFR sightseeing routes — from the Grand Canyon to the Norwegian Fjords, Swiss Alps to the Great Barrier Reef. Five new scenic flights are featured daily. Fly low and slow in GA aircraft like the Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28 while enjoying stunning scenery. 3D GLOBE VIEW Visualize all routes on an interactive 3D satellite globe. See the world's flight connections at a glance, filter by region, and discover new destinations from a global perspective. AIRPORT & ILS DATABASE Search thousands of airports worldwide. View detailed airport information including runways, ILS localizer and glideslope frequencies, and communication frequencies — essential data for realistic approaches in your simulator. FLIGHT LOG Mark any route as flown with the "I Flew This" button. Log your flight date, aircraft, duration, and personal notes. Track your flight history and see which routes you've already completed with visual checkmarks across the app. FAVORITES Save routes you want to fly later. Your favorites and flight log are always just one tap away. DESIGNED FOR ALL DEVICES Optimized for iPhone and iPad with an adaptive layout — enjoy a two-column card grid on iPad for a rich browsing experience. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, Turkish, German, and Brazilian Portuguese. RouteRadar is designed for flight simulation enthusiasts. All route data, airport information, and ILS frequencies are intended for simulator use only and should not be used for real-world aviation navigation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RouteRadar at every 4 months against VisitFRA's every 9 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VisitFRA ships an update every 9 months, RouteRadar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisitFRA | RouteRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fraport AG - Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide | Orkut Orbeyi |
In-app purchases
VisitFRA
No in-app purchases
RouteRadar
No in-app purchases









