# Fly like a local vs Eclipse Explorer Plus

The clearest difference is price: Fly like a local at Free against Eclipse Explorer Plus's $1.99. Fly like a local also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Eclipse Explorer Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Fly like a local is free to download; Eclipse Explorer Plus costs $1.99 up front. Fly like a local sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Eclipse Explorer Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Eclipse Explorer Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly like a local has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Fly like a local's written reviews are positive against 100% of Eclipse Explorer Plus's.

Fly like a local ships an update every 7 months, Eclipse Explorer Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fly like a local | Eclipse Explorer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-like-a-local/id1669332777/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-explorer-plus/id6479205415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 73 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fly Like a Local LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669332779) | [Joshua Berlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252295022) |

## What reviewers say

### Fly like a local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-like-a-local/id1669332777)

This app provides general aviation pilots with airport insights, community connections, and enhanced weather data. Users can explore airports, share expertise, and access real-time METAR and TAF information. Subscribers gain premium weather data and messaging features.

**Highlights:** Airport insights map, Community airport expertise, Real-time weather data (METAR/TAF), In-app messaging, Premium weather data for subscribers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Eclipse Explorer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-explorer-plus/id6479205415)

Track upcoming solar eclipses with detailed circumstances, countdown timers, and real-time shadow maps. Uses your GPS to provide personalized eclipse data for your exact location.

**Highlights:** Solar eclipse tracking until 2100, Real-time shadow maps, Countdown timers, Location-specific circumstances, GPS integration for personalized data, Globe display for eclipse path

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fly like a local free?

Fly like a local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eclipse Explorer Plus free?

Eclipse Explorer Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fly like a local or Eclipse Explorer Plus?

Eclipse Explorer Plus is rated higher. Fly like a local averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Eclipse Explorer Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fly like a local or Eclipse Explorer Plus have ads?

Neither Fly like a local nor Eclipse Explorer Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fly like a local or Eclipse Explorer Plus?

Fly like a local ships an update every 7 months, and Eclipse Explorer Plus weekly. Most recently, Fly like a local was updated on September 26, 2026 and Eclipse Explorer Plus on September 30, 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.*