# Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar vs Planes Live

The clearest difference is price: Planes Live at Free against Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar's $5.99. Planes Live also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#11 vs #38). Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 34%). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Planes Live is free to download; Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar costs $5.99 up front. Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Planes Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Live has 93K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar's written reviews are positive against 34% of Planes Live's.

Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar ships an update monthly, Planes Live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar | Planes Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-pro-plane-radar/id525956148/reviews)** | [4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **93K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 | **#11** |
| Size | 52 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-pro-plane-radar/id525956148)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally with live status updates, detailed flight information, and radar views. Receive notifications for delays and gate changes. Ideal for travelers, pilots, and anyone wanting to monitor flights.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Live status updates, Flight radar with zoomable maps, Delay and gate change notifications, Detailed departure/arrival info, In-flight tracking model

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flight notifications - Bronze | $0.99 | per month |
| Flight notifications - Silver | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Flight notifications - Gold | $4.49 | per year |
| Aircraft Icons | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for tracking family/friends' flights
- 🚀 Provides detailed flight information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 🐛 Inconsistent flight tracking
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/sharing options
- 💰 Poor value for paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up in flight book
- Planes shown going in wrong direction
- App freezing during updates
- Incorrect flight information displayed

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for flight status updates
- Ability to track multi-leg flights
- Integration with other travel apps
- More customization options


### Planes Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with detailed aircraft information, schedules, and airport data. Get instant alerts for flight status changes and find planes near you. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and travelers.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Real-time flight status alerts, Detailed aircraft information, Airport departure/arrival schedules, Weather forecasts, Nearby planes and airports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Planes Live Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Weather Radar | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $17.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 🌟 Informative and interesting
- 👍 Great app for plane enthusiasts
- ✈️ Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 🔍 Difficult to find/track specific flights
- 💰 Aggressive monetization/subscription model
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔌 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Flights disappearing from map
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Crashes and freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with better plane tracking
- More detailed flight information (e.g. plane model, altitude, speed)
- Option to track multiple flights simultaneously
- Ability to customize notifications and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar free?

Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Planes Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar or Planes Live?

Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar is rated higher. Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Planes Live averages 4.6 from 93K ratings.

### Do Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar or Planes Live have ads?

Planes Live shows ads; Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar or Planes Live?

Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar ships an update monthly, and Planes Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar was updated on September 25, 2026 and Planes Live on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar or Planes Live?

Flight Tracker Pro Plane Radar currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Planes Live at #11. 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.*