# Flight Update Pro vs Status.Flights

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Status.Flights at 100% against Flight Update Pro's 59%. Status.Flights also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Flight Update Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 3). 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 Status.Flights sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Status.Flights 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 3, 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 100% of Status.Flights's.

Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, Status.Flights every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Update Pro | Status.Flights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-update-pro/id317703490/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statusflights-flight-tracker/id6759758833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silverware Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284918924) | [Joshua Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880509601) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Update Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Status.Flights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statusflights-flight-tracker/id6759758833)

This app provides live airport departure and arrival information for thousands of flights globally. It offers detailed flight status, route maps, aircraft details, and airport weather. Users can track trips, receive alerts, and explore airport activity.

**Highlights:** Live airport departure and arrival boards, Real-time flight status and alerts, Aircraft progress and route map, Gate and terminal information, Airport weather and on-time performance, Offline flight access, Airspace visualization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Update Pro free?

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

### Is Status.Flights free?

Status.Flights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Update Pro or Status.Flights?

Status.Flights is rated higher. Flight Update Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Status.Flights averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Flight Update Pro or Status.Flights have ads?

Status.Flights shows ads; Flight Update Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Update Pro or Status.Flights?

Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, and Status.Flights every 4 days. Most recently, Flight Update Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Status.Flights on September 30, 2026.

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