Flight Update Pro vs Flight Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flight Update Pro
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.
- 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
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YOU deserve First Class flight tracking! Flight Update Pro is the #1 choice of travelers and professionals to track their flights. Used by vacationers, business people and professional pilots!! Flight Update Pro uses the BEST flight status and schedule service available (rated #1 by WSJ) so you will always have the latest information about your upcoming flights. Available since 2008, it is the premier flight tracking app available on the App Store March - 2017 - Chosen "Rightful Heir to FlightTrack Pro" by Yahoo! Tech's David Pogue: www.tinyurl.com/BestAirTravelApp May 2017-Jason Snell chooses Flight Update Pro top travel app: www.tinyurl.com/SixColorsReview KEY FEATURES * Track and search for flights Worldwide * Detailed Departure and Arrival Information * Large and easy to read displays of flight times * Real-time updates to flight status, gate changes and cancellations * Terminal, Gate and Baggage Claim info * Layover times clearly shown * ALL in an Elegant, Attractive and Easy To Read interface * Automatic mirroring of flights to your Calendar * Automatic syncing with your TripIt account. Also, download trips shared with you by others. Upload any additions or changes too * Track up to five flights departing each month. ADVANCED FEATURES * Find alternate flights * Track the Inbound aircraft to your departing gate (then watch it pull up to the gate) * Track flight position on a map while en-route * Save notes for airports and refer to them when you revisit * Quickly email or text your itinerary * Organize your flights in “Trips” since we all want to be super organized OR view ALL your flights in one screen * Store your seat # and notes per flight ADDING FLIGHTS and SEARCHES * Add flights by airline and flight number OR search by route * Display of On-Time Percentage FUN FEATURES * Track flights on a map as they travel across the world * Follow a flight’s altitude, direction, speed and the city it is flying over AIRLINES * Saves your frequently used airlines * View airline contact info AIRPORTS * Saves your frequently used airports * Beautiful Terminal Maps for major airports * Store notes for each airport - a great way of noting your favorite restaurant or parking info ACCOLADES * Consistently chosen BEST flight app among independent reviewers * Highlighted on the App Store by Apple countless times since its introduction in 2008 * Featured in an Apple magazine ad BACKUP and RESTORE * iCloud PUSH NOTIFICATIONS * The MOST timely notification available for flight status, gate changes PLUS pre-flight reminders! * Fully Customizable to suit your needs - choose only the reminders you want USAGE * Once purchased the first month is included in the purchase of the app (tracking of up to 20 flights) * After the first month the app requires a monthly or yearly subscription to track and receive flight alerts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS * Choice of either tracking up to 20 flights, 50 flights, 100 flights or 150 flights departing each month * Payment charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase * Automatic renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period * Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off with Account Settings http://www.silverwaresoftware.com/PrivacyPolicy.html http://www.silverwaresoftware.com/TermsOfUse.html CONTACT US * If you ever have any comments, complaints or compliments, simply tap "Email the Author" from the Prefs screen REVIEWS * Love our app? We greatly appreciate reviews. But if you are having an issue, please email us first so we can help. It is VERY likely we know about it and can suggest an easy solution THANK-YOU Thank you for making Flight Update Pro the top choice among travelers since 2008
Flight Tracker
This app provides real-time flight tracking on an interactive map, showing aircraft routes, speed, and altitude. Get live airport arrival and departure information, and search for specific flights. Ideal for travelers and aviation enthusiasts.
- Real-time flight tracking
- Interactive aircraft map
- Detailed flight information
- Live airport arrivals/departures
- Search by flight number or airport
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Real-Time Flight Tracking & Live Aircraft Map Flight Tracker: Live Air Radar turns your phone into a powerful live aviation radar. Track flights worldwide in real time, explore aircraft routes on an interactive map, and view detailed flight and airport information—all in a clean, modern interface. Perfect for travelers, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and anyone curious about what’s flying overhead. Live Flight Tracking • Watch planes move in real time across the globe • Tap any aircraft to see its route, airline, speed, and altitude • Follow flights smoothly from departure to arrival Detailed Flight Information • Real-time departure & arrival status • Aircraft type, registration, and live telemetry • Speed, altitude, heading, and flight progress Airport Arrivals & Departures • View live arrivals and departures for any airport • See on-ground aircraft and recent movements • Browse flights with clear timelines Search & Explore • Search by flight number, airport, or aircraft • Instantly find and follow any flight Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/flight-tracker-live-app/privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/flight-tracker-live-app/terms
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Verdict
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 rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Flight Update Pro's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 4) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flight Update Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flight Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Update Pro has 5.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, Flight Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flight Update Pro | Flight Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.3K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #71 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Silverware Software, LLC | Ints Graveris |
Bugs and requests
Flight Update Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with flight data syncing and deletion
- Crashes and freezes reported by some users
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flight Update Pro
- Track Flights and Alerts - 20$1.991 Month
- Multi-Leg Flight Search - 20$1.991 Month
- Track Flights and Alerts - 50$4.991 Month
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- Multi-Leg Flight Search - 50$4.991 Month
- Multi-Leg Flight Search - 75$6.991 Month
- Track Flights and Alerts - 100$9.991 Month
- Track Flights and Alerts - 150$14.991 Month
- Track Flights and Alerts - 20$23.991 Year
- Track Flights and Alerts - 50$59.991 Year
- Track Flights and Alerts - 100$119.991 Year
- Track Flights and Alerts - 150$179.991 Year
Flight Tracker
- Weekly Live Flight Subscription$19.997 Days
- Annual Live Flight Subscription$79.991 Year
Questions
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