Comparison

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker vs myFlights

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

myFlights

Easily log all your flights in a digital diary. Track routes, airports, and carbon emissions. Import flights via QR code, PDF, or Flightradar24 data, and use digital boarding passes for live updates.

Highlights
  • Digital flight diary
  • Flight statistics (routes, airports)
  • Carbon emission tracking
  • QR code boarding pass scanning
  • PDF and pkpass import
  • Flightradar24 bulk import
  • Live flight information
  • Multi-device backup
Features
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myFlights – Your Ultimate Digital Flight Diary Turn your past travels into a stunning personal logbook. myFlights is the premier flight tracker designed for aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers, and anyone who wants to preserve their time in the sky. Instead of just tracking live flights, myFlights focuses on your aviation legacy, providing deep insights into your travel patterns through beautiful, data-driven statistics. Why choose myFlights? Smart Auto-Fill: Just enter your flight number and date. myFlights automatically retrieves airline data, aircraft types (e.g., Boeing 747, Airbus A350), and exact routes for you. Easy File Import: Add flights in seconds by selecting your .pkpass or PDF boarding passes from your files. No manual typing required! Detailed Statistics: Discover your most-flown routes, most-visited airports, total distance covered, and much more. Privacy and Offline Access: Your data stays where it belongs. All information is stored locally on your device and remains fully accessible without an internet connection. Bulk Import: Already have a history elsewhere? Easily migrate your data from Flightradar24 or App in the Air using our mass import feature. Carbon Footprint: Stay mindful of your environmental impact with estimated CO2 emission data calculated for every flight in your log. Optional Cloud Backup: Want to keep your data synced? Create an optional account to secure your history and switch between devices with ease. Focus on Your History myFlights is dedicated to the art of archiving. We provide a clean, distraction-free, and privacy-first experience. Whether you are counting your miles toward a personal goal or simply want to remember a special trip, myFlights is your dedicated aviation companion. Credits: Image by storyset on Freepik Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Terms: https://trimo-apps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker4 screens
myFlights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: myFlights at none against Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker's shown. myFlights also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (61K vs 14). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 myFlights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker against 4.9 for myFlights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker has 61K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker's written reviews are positive against 82% of myFlights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker ships an update every 10 days, myFlights every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker versus myFlights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlane Finder ⁃ Flight TrackermyFlights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61K ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpinkfroot limitedTimo Rieskamp

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%

myFlights

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative0.0%

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

myFlights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

myFlights

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker free?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myFlights free?
myFlights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker or myFlights?
myFlights is rated higher. Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while myFlights averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker or myFlights have ads?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker shows ads; myFlights does not.
Which is updated more often, Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker or myFlights?
Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and myFlights every 2 months. Most recently, Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker was updated on November 9, 2026 and myFlights on November 7, 2026.

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