# Flight Update Pro vs Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Flight Update Pro's subscription. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker also leads on ratings volume (660K vs 5.3K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Flight Update Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Update Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker has 660K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Flight Update Pro's written reviews are positive against 69% of Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's.

Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Update Pro | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-update-pro/id317703490/reviews) | **[4.8 (660K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | **660K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #63 | **#3** |
| Size | 8 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silverware Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284918924) | [Flightradar24 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928879) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Update Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-update-pro/id317703490)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides real-time flight status updates, tracking, and detailed travel information. It helps users monitor flights worldwide, receive notifications for changes, and organize their travel plans efficiently.

**Highlights:** Worldwide flight tracking and search, Real-time status updates, Departure and arrival information, Terminal, gate, and baggage claim info, Flight position on map, Calendar and TripIt syncing, Push notifications for changes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 20 | $1.99 | per month |
| Multi-Leg Flight Search - 20 | $1.99 | per month |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 50 | $4.99 | per month |
| Multi-Leg Flight Search - 50 | $4.99 | per month |
| Multi-Leg Flight Search - 75 | $6.99 | per month |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 100 | $9.99 | per month |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 150 | $14.99 | per month |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 20 | $23.99 | per year |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 50 | $59.99 | per year |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 100 | $119.99 | per year |
| Track Flights and Alerts - 150 | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 🚀 Provides faster and more accurate flight options
- 🚀 Indispensable for frequent travelers
- 🚀 Excellent for tracking flights and flight progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with gate information accuracy
- 🐛 Slow to update flight status in some cases
- 🔋 Subscription model for some features is frustrating for existing users
- 💰 Subscription fees are considered too high by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with flight data syncing and deletion
- Crashes and freezes reported by some users

**Requested features**

- Airport maps and terminal information
- Automatic sync between devices
- More flexible subscription options based on usage
- Integration with more airlines and flight providers


### Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Travel, #46 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Track planes in real-time on a live map, identify aircraft by pointing your device at the sky, and view detailed flight information. Explore historical flight data, airport arrivals/departures, and even see what the pilot sees in 3D.

**Highlights:** Live aircraft tracking on a map, Identify planes by pointing your device, Detailed flight information (ETA, route, aircraft type), 3D aircraft view, Historical flight playback, Airport arrival/departure boards, Flight search and filtering

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Silver Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Plan - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Gold Plan - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Silver Plan - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Silver Plan - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app for aviation enthusiasts
- 👍 Accurate and real-time flight tracking
- 👍 Useful for tracking friends/family flights
- 👍 Provides detailed flight information
- 👍 Helpful for airport pickups and drop-offs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model frustrates some users
- 🐛 Occasional issues with tracking smaller aircraft
- 🐛 Bugs with 3D view and AR functionality
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive in free version
- 💡 Desire for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Planes disappearing from radar unexpectedly
- Subscription issues after app updates
- Incompatibility with older iOS devices
- Ads blocking access to app functionality

**Requested features**

- Expand playback history beyond 1 year
- Add more map view options for flight playback
- Improve tracking of helicopters and smaller planes
- Provide alerts for flight delays and emergencies
- Allow users to tag/bookmark specific flights


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Update Pro free?

Flight Update Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker free?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Update Pro or Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is rated higher. Flight Update Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker averages 4.8 from 660K ratings.

### Do Flight Update Pro or Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker have ads?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker shows ads; Flight Update Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Update Pro or Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker?

Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, and Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Flight Update Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flight Update Pro or Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker?

Flight Update Pro currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker at #3. 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.*