# FlightAware Flight Tracker vs Track My Flight Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlightAware Flight Tracker at 74% against Track My Flight Now's 11%. FlightAware Flight Tracker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (391K vs 607). Track My Flight Now's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Track My Flight Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlightAware Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightAware Flight Tracker has 391K ratings behind it against 607, 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 11% of Track My Flight Now's.

FlightAware Flight Tracker ships an update monthly, Track My Flight Now fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightAware Flight Tracker | Track My Flight Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (391K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightaware-flight-tracker/id316793974/reviews)** | [4.2 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-flight-now/id1666079904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **391K** | 607 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 10.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #31 | **#12** |
| Size | 94 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightAware](https://appshunter.io/developer/316793977) | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightAware Flight Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Travel, #131 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


### Track My Flight Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-flight-now/id1666079904)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Stay informed about your flights with real-time updates on departures, arrivals, and delays. This personal flight assistant provides notifications so you don't have to constantly check for updates. Enjoy your travels with the most current flight information readily available.

**Highlights:** Personalized flight notifications, Real-time departure updates, Real-time arrival updates, Delay notifications, Unlimited flight queries (premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $7.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $10.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $14.95 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great, reliable app
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 💡 Safety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Unexpected charges
- 🔒 Bait and switch
- 🔒 Tricks you into buying
- 🐛 Horrible application
- 🐛 Does work and paid

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- cómo se cancela la prueba gratuita?


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightAware Flight Tracker free?

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

### Is Track My Flight Now free?

Track My Flight Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlightAware Flight Tracker or Track My Flight Now?

FlightAware Flight Tracker is rated higher. FlightAware Flight Tracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 391K ratings, while Track My Flight Now averages 4.2 from 607 ratings.

### Do FlightAware Flight Tracker or Track My Flight Now have ads?

FlightAware Flight Tracker shows ads; Track My Flight Now does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlightAware Flight Tracker or Track My Flight Now?

FlightAware Flight Tracker ships an update monthly, and Track My Flight Now fortnightly. Most recently, FlightAware Flight Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Track My Flight Now on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FlightAware Flight Tracker or Track My Flight Now?

FlightAware Flight Tracker currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Track My Flight Now at #12. 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.*