Comparison

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker vs Flight Tracker & Radar

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

Head to head
About

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

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
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The world's best flight tracker app - #1 Travel app in over 150 countries. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a live flight tracker and see planes around the world move in real-time on a detailed map. Or point your device at a plane to find out where it’s going and what kind of aircraft it is. Download for free today and discover why millions are already tracking flights and checking flight status with Flightradar24. • Watch aircraft move around the world in real-time • Identify flights overhead & see flight information—including a photo of the actual aircraft—by simply pointing your device at the sky • See what the pilot of an aircraft sees in 3D • Tap on a plane for flight details such as route, estimated time of arrival, actual time of departure, aircraft type, speed, altitude, high-resolution photos of the actual aircraft & more. • See historical data & watch playback of past flights • Tap on an airport icon for arrival & departure boards, flight status, aircraft on the ground, current delay stats, & detailed weather conditions • Search and bookmark individual flights using flight number, airport, or airline • Filter flights by airline, aircraft, altitude, speed, & more • NEW - view aircraft in 3D with hundreds of new aircraft and airline liveries added. Flightradar24 is a free app and includes all the above features. If you want even more great features from Flightradar24 there are two upgrade options—Silver & Gold—and each comes with a free trial. SILVER • 90 days of flight history • More aircraft details, like serial number & age • More flight details, like vertical speed & squawk • Filters and alerts to find and track flights • Current weather at 3,000+ airports overlaid on the map GOLD • All the features included in Flightradar24 Silver + • 365 days of flight history • Detailed live map weather layers for clouds & precipitation • Aeronautical charts & oceanic tracks showing the pathways flights follow across the sky • Air traffic control boundaries that show which controllers are responsible for a flight • Extended Mode S data — even more information about altitude, speed, and wind & temperature conditions during flight If you choose to upgrade to a Silver or Gold subscription, a payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the end of the free trial period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your account settings in the iTunes Store. Silver and Gold upgrade prices are listed in the app as they vary depending on your country and currency. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. HOW IT WORKS Most aircraft today are equipped with ADS-B transponders that transmit positional data. Flightradar24 has a rapidly growing network of 50,000 ground stations to receive this data that then shows up as aircraft moving on a map in the app. In an expanding number of regions, with the help of multilateration (MLAT), we’re able to calculate the positions of aircraft that don’t have ADS-B transponders. Coverage is subject to change at any time. CONNECT WITH US We love getting feedback on FR24. Since we’re unable to respond directly to reviews, you can contact us directly and we’ll be happy to assist. • Email (support@fr24.com) • X (@Flightradar24) • Facebook (@Flightradar24) • YouTube (@Flightradar24DotCom) DISCLAIMER The use of this app is strictly limited to entertainment purposes. This specifically excludes activities that might endanger yourself or the lives of others. Under no circumstances will the developer of this app be held responsible for incidents resulting from the use of the data or its interpretation or its use contrary to this agreement. Terms of Service: https://www.flightradar24.com/terms-of-service EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Flight Tracker & Radar

Follow the real-time routes of planes across the globe. See flight destinations and track friends or family. Offers free basic tracking with optional premium features for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Real-time plane tracking
  • View flight routes and destinations
  • Follow friends and family flights
  • Map design customization
  • Compass functionality
  • Add flights to 'My Flights'
Features
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Flight Tracker – follow planes routes around the world in real-time. Tap on the plane and see where it’s going and it's destination. No matter it's just your hobby or you'd like to follow your friends and family members – the app does it's job! Free features: - Limited number of planes around (free unlimited usage) - See Route (free unlimited usage) - Map Design (free unlimited usage) - Compass (free unlimited usage) Features with limited usage: - Add to “My Flights” (limited usage, unlimited available for premium users only) - Search Flights (limited usage, unlimited available for premium users only) - Planes Design (limited usage, unlimited available for premium users only) Premium features: - Unlimited number of flights and planes around (available for premium users only) - Measurement Units (available for premium users only) Are you ready to give it a go? Subscription information about pricing and terms: The app is based on freemium model: it's absolutely free to use. However, you can subscribe for unlimited access to all features with unlimited usage. We provide different options. The longer period – the profitable subscription. *Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Read more about our terms and conditions here: Privacy Policy: https://applace.io/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://applace.io/terms/ Support: https://applace.io/support/ App website: https://applace.io We value your feedback more than anything. If you find that there is something about our app that doesn’t work for you and you have an exciting idea that could make it better, shoot us an email at support@applace.io. We appreciate your feedback and strive to make the app better for you every day!

Screenshots

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker4 screens
Flight Tracker & Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Tracker & Radar at none against Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's shown. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (660K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#3 vs #181). 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. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flight Tracker & Radar sells 10 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker against 4.7 for Flight Tracker & Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker has 660K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's written reviews are positive against 55% of Flight Tracker & Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker versus Flight Tracker & Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightradar24 | Flight TrackerFlight Tracker & Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (660K ratings) — better4.7 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better55.1% of reviews
Number of ratings660K — better1.7K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#3 — better#181
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlightradar24 ABISLAND STORM LABS LIMITED

Customer experience

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

All ratings660,296 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews4,952 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative26.0%

Flight Tracker & Radar

All ratings1,735 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative38.8%

User reviews

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

From 660K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

Flight Tracker & Radar

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Detailed flight information
  • 🌍 Global coverage
  • 💻 Useful for work (e.g. taxi drivers, rental agencies)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
  • 🐛 Inaccurate flight data
  • 🔍 Limited free version functionality
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific flights

Bugs and requests

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Flight Tracker & Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flights not showing up correctly
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved free version with more features
  • Notification system for flight updates
  • Integration with other travel apps
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

Subscriptions10
  • Silver Plan - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Silver Plan - Monthly3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Gold Plan - Monthly3 Months trial$3.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Gold Plan - Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Silver Plan - Annual3 Months trial$12.991 Year
  • Silver Plan - Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Gold Plan - Annual3 Months trial$34.991 Year
  • Gold Plan - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Gold Plan - Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Gold Plan - Annual3 Months trial$39.991 Year
10 purchases

Flight Tracker & Radar

Subscriptions10
  • View & Track all Planes$4.997 Days
  • the flight tracke арр3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • premium$5.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Get Full Access$7.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Flight Tracker & Sky Radar$14.991 Month
  • premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker free?
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Tracker & Radar free?
Flight Tracker & Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker & Radar?
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is rated higher. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 660K ratings, while Flight Tracker & Radar averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker & Radar have ads?
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker shows ads; Flight Tracker & Radar does not.
Which is updated more often, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker & Radar?
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flight Tracker & Radar on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker & Radar?
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker & Radar at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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