Flight LTE vs flightboard.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flight LTE
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Flight Record App is a user-friendly application designed for individuals to track their flight history, including flight details, airports, airlines, and more. Users can add new flights by entering flight information such as flight number, departure and arrival airports. The app generates a detailed flight itinerary and allows users to view their flight history in a visual map format. With its intuitive interface and user-friendly design, the Flight Record App is the perfect tool for frequent travelers to manage their flight history and stay organized on the go.
flightboard.
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FlightBoard turns your iPhone or iPad into a real-time arrivals board for the sky and sea above you. Watch flights pass overhead from your window. See the ferries and cargo ships in your nearest port. Mount an iPad on the wall and let it run as an editorial-style departures display. LIVE FLIGHTS - Worldwide ADS-B coverage via OpenSky Network and the adsb.lol community feed - Bring-your-own-key OpenSky support raises the rate limit from 100 to 4,000 calls per day - Five visual themes: LED Matrix, Departure Board, Minimal, Radar sweep, Ambient - Real route data resolved on demand (origin → destination, airline, aircraft type) LIVE SHIPS - AIS positions for vessels in your radius, via AISStream.io's free WebSocket feed - Color-coded by vessel category — cargo, tanker, ferry, fishing, sailing, military - Tap any vessel for full detail (callsign, MMSI, flag, length, beam, draught, last fix) - One-tap deep link to ShipSpotting.com photo galleries WALL DISPLAY MODE - Full-screen kiosk for an iPad mounted on a wall or paired with AirPlay - Editorial layout with oversized display type, hairline dividers, monospace numerics - Burn-in prevention with subtle pixel-shift drift, configurable font scale and dim level - Tap any flight or ship row to open the full detail sheet PRO FEATURES (one-time purchase or subscription) - All five themes - Wall display kiosk mode - Live Activities for tracked flights - watchOS companion app - Custom alert rules - Full spotter log with achievements and CSV export - 200 km tracking radius (free tier: 50 km) - iCloud sync across devices NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED FlightBoard does not collect data, does not show ads, and does not require sign-up. Your location is used only to determine which aircraft and vessels are nearby. API credentials are stored in iOS Keychain and never leave your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flight LTE at none against flightboard.'s 3. Flight LTE also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. flightboard. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flight LTE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Flight LTE | flightboard. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taylan Atasoy | Medicon Apps |
In-app purchases
Flight LTE
No in-app purchases
flightboard.
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99









