# Flight Update Pro vs Flight Tracker +

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flight Tracker + at free with in-app purchases against Flight Update Pro's subscription. Flight Tracker + also leads on ratings volume (290K vs 5.3K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Flight Update Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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 Flight Tracker + sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Tracker + holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 290K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Flight Update Pro's written reviews are positive against 51% of Flight Tracker +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, Flight Tracker + weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Update Pro | Flight Tracker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-update-pro/id317703490/reviews) | **[4.7 (290K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | **290K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #60 | **#9** |
| Size | 8 MB | 168 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) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Update Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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


### Flight Tracker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with live radar, delay predictions, and instant alerts. Get comprehensive flight status, airport insights, and aircraft data all in one place to travel smarter.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking with radar, Real-time flight status updates, Delay predictions and alerts, Smart flight search, Airport insights and terminal maps, Aircraft data visualization

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $2.79 | per month |
| Live Text Alerts for 4 Flights | $5.69 | per month |
| Flight Tracker Flex | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Alerts for 20 Flights | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Tracking Half-Yearly | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| Essential while Traveling | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Tracking Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Essential while Traveling | $17.00 | per year |
| Promo Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Flight Tracker Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time updates
- 👍 Helpful for coordinating travel plans
- 👍 Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up in the app
- Incorrect flight status updates
- Subscription issues and inability to unsubscribe
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Display aircraft type
- Add airport terminal and gate information
- Improve flight path visualization
- Provide weather and delay information
- Allow editing of flight details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Update Pro free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker + free?

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

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

Flight Tracker + is rated higher. Flight Update Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Flight Tracker + averages 4.7 from 290K ratings.

### Do Flight Update Pro or Flight Tracker + have ads?

Flight Tracker + shows ads; Flight Update Pro does not.

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

Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, and Flight Tracker + weekly. Most recently, Flight Update Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flight Tracker + on September 25, 2026.

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

Flight Update Pro currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker + at #9. 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.*