# Flightview vs Flight Information Global

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Information Global at 4.7 against Flightview's 3.7. Flight Information Global also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 21%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Flightview's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 1.1K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flightview sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flight Information Global sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Information Global holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightview has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 42% of Flight Information Global's.

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, Flight Information Global weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightview | Flight Information Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-information-global/id1231873792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightView Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374341344) | [John Mollaghan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088779747) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Flight Information Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-information-global/id1231873792)

Access real-time flight status, arrival/departure times, gate assignments, and baggage claim details for over 10,000 airports globally. Track flights, check airport queue times, and filter by various criteria. An optional subscription unlocks ad-free browsing and advanced flight information.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Arrival and departure times, Gate and terminal information, Baggage claim details, Airport queue times, Flight search and filtering, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for travelers
- 👍 Accurate and timely flight tracking
- 👍 Useful for airport staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inability to select airports
- 🔍 Incomplete airport coverage
- 💥 Crashes and freezes
- 📢 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot select airport from list
- No flight information displayed

**Requested features**

- Ability to save frequently used airports
- Expand airport coverage, especially in Brazil
- Option to remove advertisements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightview free?

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

### Is Flight Information Global free?

Flight Information Global is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flightview or Flight Information Global?

Flight Information Global is rated higher. Flightview averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Flight Information Global averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Flightview or Flight Information Global have ads?

Both Flightview and Flight Information Global show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flightview or Flight Information Global?

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flight Information Global weekly. Most recently, Flightview was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flight Information Global on September 23, 2026.

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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.*