# Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker vs Planes Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker at 69% against Planes Live's 34%. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (660K vs 93K). Planes Live's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Planes Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker has 660K ratings behind it against 93K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's written reviews are positive against 34% of Planes Live's.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Planes Live every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker | Planes Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (660K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851/reviews)** | [4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **660K** | 93K |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #11 |
| Size | 356 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flightradar24 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928879) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Travel, #38 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Track planes in real-time on a live map, identify aircraft by pointing your device at the sky, and view detailed flight information. Explore historical flight data, airport arrivals/departures, and even see what the pilot sees in 3D.

**Highlights:** Live aircraft tracking on a map, Identify planes by pointing your device, Detailed flight information (ETA, route, aircraft type), 3D aircraft view, Historical flight playback, Airport arrival/departure boards, Flight search and filtering

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Silver Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Plan - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Gold Plan - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Silver Plan - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Silver Plan - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan - Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app for aviation enthusiasts
- 👍 Accurate and real-time flight tracking
- 👍 Useful for tracking friends/family flights
- 👍 Provides detailed flight information
- 👍 Helpful for airport pickups and drop-offs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model frustrates some users
- 🐛 Occasional issues with tracking smaller aircraft
- 🐛 Bugs with 3D view and AR functionality
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive in free version
- 💡 Desire for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Planes disappearing from radar unexpectedly
- Subscription issues after app updates
- Incompatibility with older iOS devices
- Ads blocking access to app functionality

**Requested features**

- Expand playback history beyond 1 year
- Add more map view options for flight playback
- Improve tracking of helicopters and smaller planes
- Provide alerts for flight delays and emergencies
- Allow users to tag/bookmark specific flights


### Planes Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with detailed aircraft information, schedules, and airport data. Get instant alerts for flight status changes and find planes near you. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and travelers.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Real-time flight status alerts, Detailed aircraft information, Airport departure/arrival schedules, Weather forecasts, Nearby planes and airports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Planes Live Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Weather Radar | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $17.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 🌟 Informative and interesting
- 👍 Great app for plane enthusiasts
- ✈️ Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 🔍 Difficult to find/track specific flights
- 💰 Aggressive monetization/subscription model
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔌 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Flights disappearing from map
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Crashes and freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with better plane tracking
- More detailed flight information (e.g. plane model, altitude, speed)
- Option to track multiple flights simultaneously
- Ability to customize notifications and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker free?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planes Live free?

Planes Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Planes Live?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is rated higher. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 660K ratings, while Planes Live averages 4.6 from 93K ratings.

### Do Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Planes Live have ads?

Both Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker and Planes Live show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Planes Live?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Planes Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Planes Live on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Planes Live?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Planes Live at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*