Comparison

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker vs iTranslate Converse

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

Head to head
About

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker

Track live air traffic with real-time flight data, including altitude, speed, and destination. Explore flights in 3D, use augmented reality to identify aircraft overhead, and get detailed airport information with weather reports. Set custom alerts for specific flights.

Highlights
  • Live global flight tracking
  • 3D flight tracking
  • Augmented reality mode
  • Live airport information
  • Custom flight alerts
  • Flight playback
  • Advanced filters
Features
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Uncover the mysteries of live air traffic in one beautiful and easy to use app. Is it a bird? Is it a plane?! If it’s the latter, Plane Finder can tell you exactly which plane it is. Plane Finder is incredibly easy to use and utterly fascinating. It enables you to see live air traffic patterns with real-time tracking of almost any plane you’re interested in, and in addition to the aircraft’s location you can see its current altitude, its speed and where it’s heading. Get live information on flights - super handy when travelling. You can even be alerted when a particular flight is heading your way, which is useful if you’re trying to catch sight of rare birds such as the Airbus A380. Switch to incredible 3D flight tracking anytime from any aircraft, airport or location on the map seamlessly to view air traffic as never before. There’s a superb augmented-reality option that enables you to point your camera at the sky and see details of the aircraft that’s overhead, and with full support for iOS’s Dark Mode it’s just as handy for night flights as it is for daytime ones. It’s all great fun, but it’s also very practical: in addition to flight tracking there’s extensive airport information, which supplements live arrival and departures with live weather reports for hundreds of airports. Enjoy Plane Finder’s leading edge design as featured in Apple’s “The Power of Dark Mode” and “See it in Dark Mode” Collections 2019. Apple’s App of The Day – Jan 2020 and Top ranking since 2009. Plane Finder is also featured in Gizmodo, CNN, GMA, BBC, Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday, CNET, Wired, GQ Magazine to name a few. Trusted by friends and families of travellers, enthusiasts, pilots, cabin crew and aviation professionals alike. Choose Plane Finder for: • Live Global Flight Tracking Quickly find and track flights live on a map and explore live status information • Switch to 3D Tracking Anytime Flip instantly to 3D from any aircraft, airport or location on the map • Live AR Mode Point your camera at a plane in the sky to instantly reveal live flight and aircraft information • Live Airport Information View real time airport arrival and departure boards plus terminal, gate, baggage and weather information • Comprehensive Technical Data Dig deeper into technical aircraft and flight data • Unlimited Custom Alerts Never miss a flight, create as many custom notifications as you like and stay informed • Unlimited Global Playback Replay interesting flights and watch fascinating air traffic patterns back to 2011 • Unlimited Filters Simplify your view with powerful filters • Custom Aircraft Labels Choose the position, color and content of aircraft labels inc. logo with text label • Leading Edge Dark Mode Adopt dark mode, a bold interface perfect for low light • Curated Map Styles Switch seamlessly between simple, detailed, hybrid and satellite maps Help and Support Plane Finder is regularly updated with innovative new features. Please email support@planefinder.net with any questions or queries, we are happy to help. How does Plane Finder work? Plane Finder receives real time ADS-B and MLAT signals sent by aircraft to transmit their positional data to land based receivers. This technology is faster than traditional radar and is used for air traffic control and navigation. You can check our worldwide flight tracking coverage for free at www.planefinder.net Disclaimer The use of the information presented using Plane Finder is strictly limited to pursuing enthusiast activities (i.e. for entertainment purposes), which specifically exclude any activities that might endanger yourself or the lives of others. Under no circumstances will the developer of this application be held responsible for incidents resulting from the use of the data or its interpretation or its use contrary to this agreement. Privacy Policy: https://planefinder.net/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://planefinder.net/legal/terms-and-conditions

About

iTranslate Converse

This app transforms your phone into a real-time voice translation device. It supports natural conversations in 38 languages with automatic language detection and superior accuracy, even in noisy environments. Transcripts of your conversations can also be viewed and exported.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice translation
  • Supports 38 languages
  • Automatic language detection
  • Tap & Hold to Speak interface
  • Superior translation accuracy
  • Conversation transcripts
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a translation device! Introducing iTranslate Converse, a revolutionary new speech translation App. iTranslate Converse turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a two-way translation device. The simple design enables natural conversations in 38 languages, and automatically detects the correct language between two selected languages for a fast and accurate translation. Speak directly into your iPhone’s microphone and dramatically improve results as well as create a more natural conversation experience. It literally turns your iPhone into the first real translation device. SIMPLE & EASY Tap & Hold to Speak. Release to Translate. The entire screen becomes your translation button. SUPERIOR TRANSLATION ACCURACY Works well in noisy environments. BLAZING FAST Delivers translation results in near real time. 38 LANGUAGES Instantly converse in 38 languages. LANGUAGE DETECTION Automatic detection between the 2 selected languages for a seamless translation experience. TRANSCRIPTS View and export full transcripts for every voice conversation. Learn more about iTranslate Converse at https://www.itranslate.com/converse SUPPORT Visit https://www.itranslate.com/support/ or contact us at help@itranslate.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iTranslateApp Like & share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itranslateapp Learn more about iTranslate: https://www.itranslate.com Supported languages & dialects for translation: Arabic (Saudi), Arabic (UAE), Arabic (Egypt), Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (Cantonese), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (US), English (GB), English (Australian), Finnish, French, French (Canada), German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (USA), Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, Thai, Turkish For a Complete Language overview: https://itranslate.com/languages --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. The price corresponds to the same price segment, which are set in the "Apple's App Store Matrix" for other currencies. * Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.itranslate.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Rights: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy#InformationCaliforniaPrivacyRights • An internet connection is required to use the app.

Screenshots

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker4 screens
iTranslate Converse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iTranslate Converse at none against Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker's shown. iTranslate Converse also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (64% vs 47%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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. Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and iTranslate Converse sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker has 61K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker's written reviews are positive against 47% of iTranslate Converse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker ships an update every 10 days, iTranslate Converse monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker versus iTranslate Converse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlane Finder ⁃ Flight TrackeriTranslate Converse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61K ratings) — better4.3 (5.3K ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better47.0% of reviews
Number of ratings61K — better5.3K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better#38
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpinkfroot limitedMosaic S.r.l.

Customer experience

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker

All ratings61,177 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,556 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative26.1%

iTranslate Converse

All ratings5,337 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,285 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative47.3%

User reviews

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker

From 61K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic features
  • 👍 Great user interface
  • 🔍 Detailed flight information
  • 🔍 Ability to track military flights
  • 🌐 Comprehensive global coverage

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent plane tracking
  • 🔍 Missing some flight data
  • 💸 Subscription model frustrates some users
  • 📺 Excessive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Issues with restoring premium purchases

iTranslate Converse

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
  • 👍 Helpful for communication with non-English speakers
  • 💡 Useful for language learning
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent language recognition and translation accuracy
  • 🔒 Deceptive subscription practices
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Buggy Apple Watch app

Bugs and requests

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Planes disappearing mid-flight
  • Incorrect flight information displayed
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Crashes and freezing on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with iOS features (Dynamic Island, widgets, etc.)
  • Improved military flight tracking
  • Ability to save/bookmark flight histories

iTranslate Converse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent errors and mistranslations
  • Inability to recognize certain languages or dialects
  • Compatibility issues with older devices and Apple Watch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more languages, including less common ones
  • Offline translation capabilities
  • Ability to save and review past translations
  • Improved voice recognition and natural language processing

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Plane Finder Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Plane Finder Premium - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Legacy Users3 Months trial$19.991 Year
12 purchases

iTranslate Converse

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly with Free Trial7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • iTranslate Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • iTranslate PRO$7.991 Month
  • iTranslate Converse Pro$7.997 Days
  • iTranslate Converse Pro7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • iTranslate Pro7 Days trial$14.992 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year
  • iTranslate PRO7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Free Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • iTranslate Pro$89.001 Year
  • iTranslate Converse Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker free?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTranslate Converse free?
iTranslate Converse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker or iTranslate Converse?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker is rated higher. Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while iTranslate Converse averages 4.3 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker or iTranslate Converse have ads?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker shows ads; iTranslate Converse does not.
Which is updated more often, Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker or iTranslate Converse?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and iTranslate Converse monthly. Most recently, Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and iTranslate Converse on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker or iTranslate Converse?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and iTranslate Converse at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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