# Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker vs Flight Tracker & Radar

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Tracker & Radar at none against Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's shown. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (675K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#3 vs #154). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 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.

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 675K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's written reviews are positive against 64% of Flight Tracker & Radar's.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker | Flight Tracker & Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (675K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-and-radar/id1610743209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **675K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #154 |
| Size | 370 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flightradar24 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928879) | [ISLAND STORM LABS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738225866) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Travel, #32 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:** 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


### Flight Tracker & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-and-radar/id1610743209)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View & Track all Planes | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| the flight tracke арр | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Sky Radar | $14.99 | per month |
| premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 675K 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 every 2 weeks, and Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flight Tracker & Radar on October 27, 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 #154. 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.*