# FAAwait vs Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker at 4.7 against FAAwait's 4.1. Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 37). FAAwait's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

FAAwait costs $0.99 and Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker $3.99 up front. Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FAAwait asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker has 2.2K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.

FAAwait ships an update every 10 months, Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FAAwait | Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faawait/id287217531/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-board-pro-plane-tracker/id727297302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | #59 |
| Size | 13 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Figler](https://appshunter.io/developer/287217534) | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) |

## What reviewers say

### FAAwait

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faawait/id287217531)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Get real-time updates on air traffic delays at all U.S. airports. Monitor departure and arrival delays, ground stops, and ground delays to anticipate potential travel disruptions.

**Highlights:** Real-time U.S. airport delay data, Tracks departure and arrival delays, Monitors ground stops, Monitors ground delays, Utilizes FAA data feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Invaluable for pilots
- 👍 Accurate delay information
- 👍 Essential for frequent travelers
- 👍 Real-time updates
- 👍 Great synopsis for ATC delays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate information
- 🐛 No map displayed
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Connection errors

**Reported bugs**

- Some functions aren’t working
- FAA OIS Board not working
- No map displayed after updating to iPadOS17
- Map has disappeared after iPadOS 17
- APP was great until iPadOS 17 then the map basically has disappeared

**Requested features**

- Needs to be updated
- Proper updates to bring app into 2026
- iPad version needed
- iPad App needed
- Search airport function


### Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-board-pro-plane-tracker/id727297302)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Transform your device into a retro-style flight information board for any airport worldwide. View real-time arrivals and departures, track flights, and get updated status information. Designed with a classic aesthetic, it's perfect for travelers and aviation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Retro flip-flap flight board design, Global airport and airline coverage, Real-time flight status tracking, Search flights by destination or airline, Switch between departures and arrivals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mi Flights Premium - Bronze | $0.99 | per month |
| mi Flights Premium - Silver | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| mi Flights Premium - Gold | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent flight tracking
- 🚀 Helpful for work as a charter vehicle driver
- 👍 Great app for frequent fliers
- 👍 Provides real-time flight information
- 👍 Useful for understanding airport operations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search feature not working properly
- 🐛 Scrolling issues and constant board updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent or missing flight information
- 🐛 Crashes and not functioning properly
- 💰 Requires additional paid subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Displays incorrect or outdated flight information
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Freezes and crashes on certain devices
- Glitches in layout and display of information

**Requested features**

- Add boarding gate information
- Improve search functionality
- Provide more historical flight data
- Add 12-hour time format option
- Reduce unnecessary animations and sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FAAwait free?

FAAwait costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker free?

Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FAAwait or Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker?

Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker is rated higher. FAAwait averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do FAAwait or Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker have ads?

Neither FAAwait nor Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FAAwait or Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker?

FAAwait ships an update every 10 months, and Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker weekly. Most recently, FAAwait was updated on October 17, 2026 and Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FAAwait or Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker?

FAAwait currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and Flight Board Pro Plane Tracker at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*