# Flightview vs ClarksFlight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClarksFlight at 100% against Flightview's 21%. ClarksFlight also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Flightview's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 3) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flightview sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ClarksFlight sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClarksFlight 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 3, 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 ClarksFlight's.

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, ClarksFlight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flightview | ClarksFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarksflight/id6788284088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% 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 | **#74** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightView Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374341344) | [Nicholas Calarco](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788284090) |

## 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


### ClarksFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarksflight/id6788284088)

Track flights in real-time with live updates on status, gates, and aircraft position. Organize multi-leg trips, log hotels, and get human support. Features tailored for crew and frequent travelers, including duty time calculations and a flight passport.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking with live map, Live status, gate changes, and delay updates, Automatic duty and block time totals for crew, Organized multi-leg trip planning, Human support and on-demand requests, Flight passport and travel history

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frequent Traveler | $3.99 | per month |
| Crew Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Frequent Traveler Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Crew Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 On Demand Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 On-Demand Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 On-Demand Credits | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flightview free?

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

### Is ClarksFlight free?

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

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

ClarksFlight is rated higher. Flightview averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while ClarksFlight averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Flightview or ClarksFlight have ads?

Flightview shows ads; ClarksFlight does not.

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

Flightview ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClarksFlight every 5 days. Most recently, Flightview was updated on October 1, 2026 and ClarksFlight on September 20, 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.*