# Flightview vs StaffTraveler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StaffTraveler at 86% against Flightview's 21%. StaffTraveler also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 StaffTraveler sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StaffTraveler holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Flightview's written reviews are positive against 86% of StaffTraveler's.

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, StaffTraveler every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightview | StaffTraveler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stafftraveler/id1115912521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #65 | **#16** |
| Size | 133 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightView Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374341344) | [StaffTraveler Solutions B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115912520) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightview

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### StaffTraveler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stafftraveler/id1115912521)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app simplifies non-revenue travel for airline staff and their families. It provides accurate flight load information, real-time status updates, and connects a global community of travelers. Discover convenient flights, track standby availability, and access exclusive travel deals.

**Highlights:** Accurate flight load information, Real-time flight status updates, Standby seat availability, Exclusive hotel and car rental deals, Global interline community insights, Faster, easier navigation

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 credits | $3.49 | one-time |
| 10 credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 priority credits | $9.90 | one-time |
| 30 credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 10 priority credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| 50 credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100 credits | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for sharing loads
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable load information
- 🚀 Invaluable for non-rev travel
- 🚀 Helpful for commuting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Slow display or response times
- 🐛 Some airlines don't respond to requests
- 🔒 Issues with account verification

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues with terms and conditions
- Requests not always showing up or being claimed quickly

**Requested features**

- Ability to track multiple flight segments
- Notification for flight cancellations or aircraft changes
- Option to enter load numbers instead of scrolling
- Analytics or trends data on flight loads
- Improved notification management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightview free?

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

### Is StaffTraveler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flightview or StaffTraveler?

StaffTraveler is rated higher. Flightview averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while StaffTraveler averages 4.9 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Flightview or StaffTraveler have ads?

Flightview shows ads; StaffTraveler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flightview or StaffTraveler?

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, and StaffTraveler every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flightview was updated on October 20, 2026 and StaffTraveler on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flightview or StaffTraveler?

Flightview currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and StaffTraveler at #16. 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.*