# Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 vs Flight Tracker +

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flight Tracker + at 291K against Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24's 1.7K. Flight Tracker + also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 against 4.7 for Flight Tracker +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 291K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24's written reviews are positive against 51% of Flight Tracker +'s.

Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 ships an update every 5 weeks, Flight Tracker + weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 | Flight Tracker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plane-radar-24/id527616248/reviews) | [4.7 (291K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **291K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 53 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## 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


### 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 Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 free?

Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 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, Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 or Flight Tracker +?

Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 and Flight Tracker + are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 291K ratings respectively.

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

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

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

Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flight Tracker + weekly. Most recently, Flight Tracker, Plane Radar 24 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flight Tracker + on October 17, 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.*