# Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 vs AirNav Radar

The clearest difference is update cadence: AirNav Radar at every 9 days against Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24's every 5 weeks. AirNav Radar also leads on chart position (#64 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month and AirNav Radar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 against 4.7 for AirNav Radar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24's written reviews are positive against 51% of AirNav Radar's.

Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 ships an update every 5 weeks, AirNav Radar every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 | AirNav Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plane-radar-24/id527616248/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airnav-radar-flight-tracker/id1382868950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 50.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 53 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [AirNav Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/661991533) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plane-radar-24/id527616248)

Track planes globally with live status updates and detailed flight information. Get real-time alerts for delays, view flight paths on interactive maps, and access terminal and gate details. Ideal for travelers, pilots, or anyone wanting to monitor flights.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Live flight status updates, Search by flight number or route, Delay notifications, Interactive flight radar map, Real-time terminal and gate info, Save and share flight details

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.29 | per month |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| miFlights Pro Version Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate flight tracking
- 🔍 Helpful for coordinating arrivals
- 📊 Provides useful flight details
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free features, requires paid upgrade
- 🔍 Inconsistent flight information
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 📢 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to add flights
- Flight information not updating in real-time
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Expand free features without paywall
- Improve real-time flight tracking accuracy
- Add more map and visualization options
- Reduce intrusive advertisements


### AirNav Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airnav-radar-flight-tracker/id1382868950)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track airplanes and flights in real-time with a global network of receivers. See live aircraft positions, routes, and detailed flight information. Replay past flights and monitor airport arrivals and departures.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Interactive radar map, Flight status notifications, Detailed flight information, Past flight replays, Airport arrivals/departures monitoring, Multi-source tracking technology

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spotter (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Ads-Free (monthly): Track Flights | $2.99 | per month |
| Spotter (monthly): Flight Radar | $3.99 | per month |
| Pilot (monthly): Flight Tracker | $4.49 | per month |
| Spotter (yearly) Promo | $15.99 | per year |
| Ads-Free (yearly): Find Airplanes | $15.99 | per year |
| Pilot (yearly) Promo | $17.99 | per year |
| Spotter (annual plan) | $26.99 | per year |
| Pilot (annual plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Business (monthly) | $54.99 | per month |
| Business (yearly) | $599.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic interface and graphics
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Great for live streams
- 👍 Useful for aviation enthusiasts
- 👍 Tracks commercial airliners, private jets, and helicopters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and server issues
- 🐛 Subscription issues and lack of expected features
- 🐛 Outdated or missing data

**Reported bugs**

- Screen flashing/flickering when tapping on planes
- Subscription not working as expected
- Blank screens and inability to load aircraft data
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add normal time display (not just military time)
- Show exact airline names (not just abbreviations)
- Improve map and airport diagram readability
- Add notifications for aircraft entering emergency codes
- Increase ATC audio volume


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 free?

Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AirNav Radar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 or AirNav Radar?

AirNav Radar is rated higher. Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while AirNav Radar averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 or AirNav Radar have ads?

Both Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 and AirNav Radar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 or AirNav Radar?

Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 ships an update every 5 weeks, and AirNav Radar every 9 days. Most recently, Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 was updated on October 27, 2026 and AirNav Radar on October 27, 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.*