# Rainge vs Tailvision by ADS

The clearest difference is rating: Tailvision by ADS at 3.0 against Rainge's 1.5. Tailvision by ADS also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). Rainge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tailvision by ADS holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Rainge's written reviews are positive against 35% of Tailvision by ADS's.

Rainge ships an update every 6 weeks, Tailvision by ADS weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainge | Tailvision by ADS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainge/id1638800200/reviews) | **[3.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailvision-by-ads-b-exchange/id6781873162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **35.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 52 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rainforest Automation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/625544838) | [JETNET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309593307) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainge/id1638800200)

Monitor real-time and historical energy usage, and control smart devices. Participate in utility programs with supported providers. Requires Rainforest EAGLE hardware.

**Highlights:** Real-time energy monitoring, Historical energy usage tracking, Smart device control, Utility program participation, Requires Rainforest EAGLE

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tailvision by ADS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailvision-by-ads-b-exchange/id6781873162)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainge free?

Rainge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tailvision by ADS free?

Tailvision by ADS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rainge or Tailvision by ADS?

Tailvision by ADS is rated higher. Rainge averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Tailvision by ADS averages 3.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Rainge or Tailvision by ADS have ads?

Tailvision by ADS shows ads; Rainge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rainge or Tailvision by ADS?

Rainge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tailvision by ADS weekly. Most recently, Rainge was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tailvision by ADS on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*