# Flightview vs Planes Live

The clearest difference is rating: Planes Live at 4.6 against Flightview's 3.7. Planes Live also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 6.4K) and review sentiment (34% vs 21%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flightview sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Planes Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planes Live holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Live has 93K ratings behind it against 6.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Flightview's written reviews are positive against 34% of Planes Live's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightview | Planes Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337/reviews) | **[4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K | **93K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **34.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#11** |
| Size | 133 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FlightView Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374341344) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightview

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Planes Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with detailed aircraft information, schedules, and airport data. Get instant alerts for flight status changes and find planes near you. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and travelers.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Real-time flight status alerts, Detailed aircraft information, Airport departure/arrival schedules, Weather forecasts, Nearby planes and airports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Planes Live Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Weather Radar | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $17.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 🌟 Informative and interesting
- 👍 Great app for plane enthusiasts
- ✈️ Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 🔍 Difficult to find/track specific flights
- 💰 Aggressive monetization/subscription model
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔌 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Flights disappearing from map
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Crashes and freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with better plane tracking
- More detailed flight information (e.g. plane model, altitude, speed)
- Option to track multiple flights simultaneously
- Ability to customize notifications and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightview free?

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

### Is Planes Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flightview or Planes Live?

Planes Live is rated higher. Flightview averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Planes Live averages 4.6 from 93K ratings.

### Do Flightview or Planes Live have ads?

Both Flightview and Planes Live show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flightview or Planes Live?

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planes Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flightview was updated on September 24, 2026 and Planes Live on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flightview or Planes Live?

Flightview currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Planes Live at #11. 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.*