Scan the Island vs Flight Radar Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan the Island
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Discover what’s around you with Augmented reality. Scan the Island is an app that enables you to look through your smartphone and get more information about what is around you.
Flight Radar Tracker
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Flight Radar Tracker lets you track any flight worldwide in real time. Watch aircraft move on the live map, check departures and arrivals, explore detailed flight status, and set smart alerts so you never miss takeoff or landing. Features: • Live Map: Track flights anywhere with real-time aircraft details. • Flight Status: Check departure, arrival, delays, and gate info. • Airports: Browse Top 10 arrivals & departures for free, unlock full 24h boards with premium. • Aircraft Photos: See real planes and liveries. • Smart Alerts: Notifications for departures, arrivals, and flight status changes. • Weather: Premium users get integrated METAR airport weather. • Map Styles: Customize themes and filters to fit your style. Plans: • Free: Live map, flight info, search, aircraft photos, ads supported. • Plus: Full boards, exact altitude/speed, weather, no ads, alerts. • Pro: Advanced tools for professionals and enthusiasts. Why Choose Us: Perfect for travelers, families waiting for loved ones, and aviation fans. Stay informed with an elegant, fast, and reliable flight tracking app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan the Island at none against Flight Radar Tracker's 2. Scan the Island also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, update cadence 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. Flight Radar Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scan the Island asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scan the Island ships an update every 2 months, Flight Radar Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan the Island | Flight Radar Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blue World Institute | SaasAppify LLC |
In-app purchases
Scan the Island
No in-app purchases
Flight Radar Tracker
- Plus Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Questions
Is Scan the Island free?
Is Flight Radar Tracker free?
Do Scan the Island or Flight Radar Tracker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scan the Island or Flight Radar Tracker?
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