# FlightAware Flight Tracker vs AirNav Radar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FlightAware Flight Tracker at 386K against AirNav Radar's 1.3K. FlightAware Flight Tracker also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). AirNav Radar's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightAware Flight Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and AirNav Radar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlightAware Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightAware Flight Tracker has 386K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of FlightAware Flight Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of AirNav Radar's.

FlightAware Flight Tracker ships an update monthly, AirNav Radar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightAware Flight Tracker | AirNav Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (386K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightaware-flight-tracker/id316793974/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airnav-radar-flight-tracker/id1382868950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **386K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 49.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #79 |
| Size | 94 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightAware](https://appshunter.io/developer/316793977) | [AirNav Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/661991533) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightAware Flight Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightaware-flight-tracker/id316793974)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Travel, #111 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Track airplanes in real-time globally, monitor flight statuses, and receive delay notifications. Access weather radar and save favorite aircraft and airports. Offers free flight status alerts for departures, arrivals, cancellations, and gate changes.

**Highlights:** Real-time global plane tracking, Free flight status alerts, Weather radar integration, Save favorite aircraft and airports, Check flight delays, Inbound aircraft delay checks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Remove - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Ad Remove - Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Aviator - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Aviator+ - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Aviator - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Aviator+ - Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed flight information
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date data
- 📍 Ability to track flights and aircraft
- 🔍 Useful for airport pickups and drop-offs
- ⏱️ Timely alerts and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable ETA predictions
- 🔀 Confusing interface changes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific flights
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💻 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Flights disappearing from the app
- Inconsistent data between app and website
- Settings and preferences not saving properly
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Separate direct flights from layover flights
- Customizable color schemes and themes
- More detailed flight history and analytics
- Improved accessibility features
- Automatic updates without manual prompts


### AirNav Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airnav-radar-flight-tracker/id1382868950)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track airplanes and flights in real-time with a global network of receivers. See live aircraft positions, routes, and detailed flight information. Replay past flights and monitor airport arrivals and departures.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Interactive radar map, Flight status notifications, Detailed flight information, Past flight replays, Airport arrivals/departures monitoring, Multi-source tracking technology

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spotter (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Ads-Free (monthly): Track Flights | $2.99 | per month |
| Spotter (monthly): Flight Radar | $3.99 | per month |
| Pilot (monthly): Flight Tracker | $4.49 | per month |
| Spotter (yearly) Promo | $15.99 | per year |
| Ads-Free (yearly): Find Airplanes | $15.99 | per year |
| Pilot (yearly) Promo | $17.99 | per year |
| Spotter (yearly): Track Planes live | $26.99 | per year |
| Pilot (yearly): Plane Radar | $29.99 | per year |
| Business (monthly) | $54.99 | per month |
| Business (yearly) | $599.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic interface and graphics
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Great for live streams
- 👍 Useful for aviation enthusiasts
- 👍 Tracks commercial airliners, private jets, and helicopters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and server issues
- 🐛 Subscription issues and lack of expected features
- 🐛 Outdated or missing data

**Reported bugs**

- Screen flashing/flickering when tapping on planes
- Subscription not working as expected
- Blank screens and inability to load aircraft data
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add normal time display (not just military time)
- Show exact airline names (not just abbreviations)
- Improve map and airport diagram readability
- Add notifications for aircraft entering emergency codes
- Increase ATC audio volume


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightAware Flight Tracker free?

FlightAware Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AirNav Radar free?

AirNav Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlightAware Flight Tracker or AirNav Radar?

FlightAware Flight Tracker is rated higher. FlightAware Flight Tracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 386K ratings, while AirNav Radar averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do FlightAware Flight Tracker or AirNav Radar have ads?

Both FlightAware Flight Tracker and AirNav Radar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlightAware Flight Tracker or AirNav Radar?

FlightAware Flight Tracker ships an update monthly, and AirNav Radar every 9 days. Most recently, FlightAware Flight Tracker was updated on October 16, 2026 and AirNav Radar on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FlightAware Flight Tracker or AirNav Radar?

FlightAware Flight Tracker currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and AirNav Radar at #79. 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.*