# Flight Tracker + vs Planes Live

Flight Tracker + and Planes Live both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Flight Tracker +'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Planes Live's. Flight Tracker + also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (290K vs 93K). Planes Live's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Tracker + sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flight Tracker + against 4.6 for Planes Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 290K and 93K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Flight Tracker +'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Planes Live's.

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, Planes Live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker + | Planes Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (290K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews)** | [4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290K** | 93K |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #11 |
| Size | 168 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Tracker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777)

**Currently charting:** #10 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 |
| Flight Tracker Flex | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Alerts for 20 Flights | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 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


### 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 + free?

Flight Tracker + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planes Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Tracker + or Planes Live?

Flight Tracker + is rated higher. Flight Tracker + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 290K ratings, while Planes Live averages 4.6 from 93K ratings.

### Do Flight Tracker + or Planes Live have ads?

Both Flight Tracker + and Planes Live show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Tracker + or Planes Live?

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, and Planes Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flight Tracker + was updated on September 24, 2026 and Planes Live on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flight Tracker + or Planes Live?

Flight Tracker + currently peaks at #10 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.*