# Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker vs Flightview

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker at 69% against Flightview's 21%. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (660K vs 6.4K). 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 Flightview sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker has 660K ratings behind it against 6.4K, 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 21% of Flightview's.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Flightview every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker | Flightview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (660K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851/reviews)** | [3.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **660K** | 6.4K |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 21.2% 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** | #68 |
| Size | 356 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flightradar24 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928879) | [FlightView Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374341344) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Travel, #46 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


### Flightview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights in real-time with live map updates, status alerts, and gate information. Automatically load itineraries from confirmation emails and access your travel plans across devices. Includes airport delay maps with weather overlays for smarter travel.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking on map, Push notifications for flight status updates, Gate and delay information, Automatic itinerary loading from email, Airport delay maps with weather overlay, Cross-device trip syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - 1 Month subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date flight information
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking flights and arrivals
- 🌐 Provides real-time flight status and location

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight status updates
- 🔍 Missing key flight details like terminal information
- 💤 Slow to update flight information
- 🔍 Inability to track certain airlines or flights
- 🙄 Intrusive and frequent advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering flight details
- Flights not showing up or disappearing from the app
- Incorrect flight status information displayed

**Requested features**

- Ability to forward flight details to others
- Integration with calendar for easier trip planning
- More customization options for trip tracking
- Improved notification system for flight status changes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker free?

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

### Is Flightview free?

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

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

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is rated higher. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 660K ratings, while Flightview averages 3.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flightview have ads?

Both Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker and Flightview show ads.

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

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Flightview every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flightview on September 24, 2026.

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

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Flightview at #68. 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.*