# Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker vs Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar

The clearest difference is price: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker at Free against Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar's $5.99. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker also leads on ratings volume (660K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#3 vs #136). Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is free to download; Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar costs $5.99 up front. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker has 660K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 56% of Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar's.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker | Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (660K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851/reviews) | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-pro-plane-radar/id525956148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **660K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #136 |
| Size | 356 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flightradar24 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928879) | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Travel, #41 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


### Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-pro-plane-radar/id525956148)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally with live status updates, detailed flight information, and radar views. Receive notifications for delays and gate changes. Ideal for travelers, pilots, and anyone wanting to monitor flights.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Live status updates, Flight radar with zoomable maps, Delay and gate change notifications, Detailed departure/arrival info, In-flight tracking model

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flight notifications - Bronze | $0.99 | per month |
| Flight notifications - Silver | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Flight notifications - Gold | $4.49 | per year |
| Aircraft Icons | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for tracking family/friends' flights
- 🚀 Provides detailed flight information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 🐛 Inconsistent flight tracking
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/sharing options
- 💰 Poor value for paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up in flight book
- Planes shown going in wrong direction
- App freezing during updates
- Incorrect flight information displayed

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for flight status updates
- Ability to track multi-leg flights
- Integration with other travel apps
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar free?

Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker and Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 660K and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar have ads?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker shows ads; Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar monthly. Most recently, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker or Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar?

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar at #136. 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.*