Comparison

Flight Update Pro vs Vox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Currently charting
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Flight Update Pro4 screens
Vox4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Flight Update Pro versus Vox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Update ProVox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#74 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilverware Software, LLCFrederik Wiegel

Customer experience

Flight Update Pro

All ratings5,285 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative36.3%

Vox

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

10 purchases

Flight Update Pro

Subscriptions10
  • 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
10 purchases

Vox

One-time10
  • Industrie$0.99
  • Berühmte Personen$0.99
  • Religion$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 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

Questions

Is Flight Update Pro free?
Flight Update Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vox free?
Vox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Update Pro or Vox have ads?
Neither Flight Update Pro nor Vox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Update Pro or Vox?
Flight Update Pro ships an update monthly, and Vox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Update Pro was updated on November 10, 2026 and Vox on October 31, 2026.

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