Comparison

VisitFRA vs RouteRadar

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

Head to head
About

VisitFRA

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

VisitFRA4 screens
RouteRadar3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
VisitFRA versus RouteRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisitFRARouteRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFraport AG - Frankfurt Airport Services WorldwideOrkut Orbeyi

In-app purchases

None

VisitFRA

No in-app purchases

None

RouteRadar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VisitFRA free?
VisitFRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteRadar free?
RouteRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VisitFRA or RouteRadar have ads?
Neither VisitFRA nor RouteRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VisitFRA or RouteRadar?
VisitFRA ships an update every 9 months, and RouteRadar every 4 months. Most recently, VisitFRA was updated on November 7, 2026 and RouteRadar on October 31, 2026.

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