# Flightview vs Flight Tracker +

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Tracker + at 4.7 against Flightview's 3.7. Flight Tracker + also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 21%) and ratings volume (290K vs 6.4K). 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 Tracker + sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Tracker + holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 290K 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 51% of Flight Tracker +'s.

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, Flight Tracker + weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightview | Flight Tracker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337/reviews) | **[4.7 (290K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K | **290K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **50.9% 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 | #74 | **#9** |
| Size | 133 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightView Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374341344) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### Flightview

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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 Tracker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with live radar, delay predictions, and instant alerts. Get comprehensive flight status, airport insights, and aircraft data all in one place to travel smarter.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking with radar, Real-time flight status updates, Delay predictions and alerts, Smart flight search, Airport insights and terminal maps, Aircraft data visualization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $2.79 | per month |
| Live Text Alerts for 4 Flights | $5.69 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker Flex | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Alerts for 20 Flights | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Tracking Half-Yearly | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| Essential while Traveling | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Tracking Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Essential while Traveling | $17.00 | per year |
| Promo Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Flight Tracker Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time updates
- 👍 Helpful for coordinating travel plans
- 👍 Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up in the app
- Incorrect flight status updates
- Subscription issues and inability to unsubscribe
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Display aircraft type
- Add airport terminal and gate information
- Improve flight path visualization
- Provide weather and delay information
- Allow editing of flight details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightview free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flightview or Flight Tracker +?

Flight Tracker + is rated higher. Flightview averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Flight Tracker + averages 4.7 from 290K ratings.

### Do Flightview or Flight Tracker + have ads?

Both Flightview and Flight Tracker + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flightview or Flight Tracker +?

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flight Tracker + weekly. Most recently, Flightview was updated on September 30, 2026 and Flight Tracker + on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flightview or Flight Tracker +?

Flightview currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker + at #9. 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.*