Flight Update Pro vs Vox
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 tracking and status updates worldwide. It offers detailed departure and arrival information, gate changes, cancellations, and terminal details. Users can organize flights into trips, sync with calendars, and receive timely notifications.
- Worldwide flight tracking and search
- Real-time status updates
- Detailed departure/arrival info
- Terminal, gate, and baggage claim details
- Calendar and TripIt integration
- Push notifications for alerts
- Inbound aircraft tracking
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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
Vox
Discover the history and stories of places you pass by automatically. This app uses GPS to identify your location and narrates relevant information about cities, landmarks, and notable figures. Enjoy hands-free exploration whether driving or walking.
- Automatic location-based storytelling
- Hands-free audio narration
- CarPlay and Bluetooth support
- Customizable interest themes
- Informative or AI-narrated stories
- Content from Wikipedia
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Vox-a-Vis turns every journey into a little voyage of discovery. Whether you're in the car or on foot, the app automatically tells you what's worth knowing about the places you pass — cities and towns, landmarks, rivers, famous people, and much more. There's nothing to search for and nothing to type. The app uses GPS to sense where you are and reads the matching story aloud. In the car it plays through CarPlay or Bluetooth; on foot it keeps you company on a walk or a stroll through town. Always hands-free, so your eyes stay where they belong. HOW IT WORKS The app follows your route and finds noteworthy places nearby. The matching story is read to you automatically. You choose which topics interest you. FACTUAL OR NARRATED You decide how the stories sound. Either as straight facts drawn from the source, or — if you like — shaped by artificial intelligence into a flowing, narrated story that's a pleasure to listen to on the road. IN THE CAR AND ON FOOT On your daily commute, on vacation, on a city break, or wandering through the old town — Vox-a-Vis shows you just how much history lies right by the roadside. TOPICS History, Architecture, Nature, Cities & Towns, Industry, Famous People, Religion, Science & Education, Art & Culture, Sports & Stadiums, and Infrastructure & Transport. Unlock the topics that interest you. GETTING STARTED Your home country and the History category are included from the start. You can add more categories and regions at any time. Content is sourced from Wikipedia.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vox at 100% against Flight Update Pro's 59%. Vox also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Flight Update Pro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and chart position (#74 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Vox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, Vox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flight Update Pro | Vox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #74 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Silverware Software, LLC | Frederik Wiegel |
Customer experience
Flight Update Pro
Vox
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
Vox
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
- 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
Vox
- Industrie$0.99
- Berühmte Personen$0.99
- Religion$0.99
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- Wissenschaft$0.99
- Kunst und Kultur$0.99
- Sport$0.99
- Transport & Infrastruktur$0.99
- Region Europa$6.99
- Region Welt$17.99
- Vox-a-Vis Komplett$22.99









