# Flightview vs Vrolu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vrolu at 100% against Flightview's 21%. Vrolu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Flightview's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 17) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, 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 Vrolu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vrolu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flightview has 6.4K ratings behind it against 17, 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 100% of Vrolu's.

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, Vrolu every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightview | Vrolu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrolu-live-flight-tracker/id6784370261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightView Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374341344) | [Vrolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784370383) |

## 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


### Vrolu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrolu-live-flight-tracker/id6784370261)

Easily track flights and itineraries for group trips. Share a single link with your group to keep everyone updated on traveler flights, hotel details, and arrival statuses without requiring app installation. Offers live flight tracking and alerts for Pro users.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking for group trips, Shared itinerary dashboard, Real-time traveler status updates, Flight details with gates and terminals, Push alerts for delays and gate changes, Lock Screen Live Activity

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vrolu Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vrolu Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightview free?

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

### Is Vrolu free?

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

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

Vrolu is rated higher. Flightview averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Vrolu averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Flightview or Vrolu have ads?

Flightview shows ads; Vrolu does not.

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

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vrolu every 5 days. Most recently, Flightview was updated on October 18, 2026 and Vrolu on October 5, 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.*