# Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker vs MarineTraffic

The clearest difference is ads: MarineTraffic at none against Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's shown. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and ratings volume (674K vs 65K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 MarineTraffic sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.7 for MarineTraffic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker has 674K ratings behind it against 65K, 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 50% of MarineTraffic's.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, MarineTraffic every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker | MarineTraffic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851/reviews)** | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinetraffic-ship-tracking/id563910324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 65K |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #20 |
| Size | 370 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flightradar24 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928879) | [MarineTraffic Applications LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668374750) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Travel, #39 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


### MarineTraffic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinetraffic-ship-tracking/id563910324)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

**Highlights:** Live vessel tracking worldwide, Ship positions and movements, Voyage history and key events, Detailed vessel information, Enhanced maps with weather monitoring, Fleet monitoring and alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Density Maps Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Nautical Charts Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Mobile Pro Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Nautical Charts Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Weather Maps Layers Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Advanced Density Maps Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Nautical Charts Annual | $29.49 | per year |
| Mobile Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Nautical Charts Annual | $66.99 | per year |
| Weather Maps Layers Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Route Planner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Access Plus 24 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Augmented Reality | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location tracking
- 👍 Useful for maritime enthusiasts
- 🔍 Provides detailed ship information
- 🌍 Good worldwide coverage
- 🙌 Helpful for monitoring loved ones at sea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions
- 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent or unreliable ship data
- Difficulty canceling subscriptions
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Real-time ship tracking
- Improved map and interface design
- More free features and data access
- Ability to track multiple ships simultaneously
- Integration with other maritime apps and services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker free?

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

### Is MarineTraffic free?

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

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

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker is rated higher. Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 674K ratings, while MarineTraffic averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.

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

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker shows ads; MarineTraffic does not.

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

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and MarineTraffic every 10 days. Most recently, Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and MarineTraffic on October 25, 2026.

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

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and MarineTraffic at #20. 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.*