Comparison

Flight Tracker + vs AirNav Radar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flight Tracker +

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
Currently charting
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Since 2012, Flight Tracker+ has helped millions of travelers in the United States and worldwide feel more at ease when flying, while friends and family follow their flights. Flight times, gates, and schedules can change in seconds. Track any flight and get alerts for delays, cancellations, gate changes, departures, and arrivals. Whether you’re flying, picking someone up, or following a loved one’s journey, you’ll know when the flight is delayed, where it departs from, and when it will arrive. ANY FLIGHT Find and track passenger flights worldwide. See where the aircraft is, whether it is on time, which gate it departs from, and when it is expected to arrive. ▶ See whether a flight is on time and check its latest departure and arrival times ▶ Get alerts for delays, cancellations, and gate changes ▶ Find the terminal, gate, and baggage claim belt ▶ Watch the aircraft move on live radar maps ▶ See weather at departure, arrival, and along the route ▶ Follow updates from your Lock Screen with Live Activities and Dynamic Island Search by flight number, airline, route, or airport. ANY AIRLINE Track U.S. and international airlines. Get alerted when a flight is delayed or cancelled, its gate changes, or its departure or arrival time moves. Major U.S. airlines include: ▶ American Airlines ▶ Delta Air Lines ▶ United Airlines ▶ Southwest Airlines ▶ Alaska Airlines Other airlines include: ▶ Air Canada ▶ British Airways ▶ Lufthansa ▶ Emirates ▶ Air France ANY AIRPORT Follow arrivals and departures at airports worldwide. See which flights are delayed, where they depart from, when they land, and where passengers can collect their bags. Major U.S. airports include: ▶ Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) ▶ Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ▶ Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ▶ Denver International Airport (DEN) ▶ Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Other airports include: ▶ London Heathrow Airport (LHR) ▶ Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) ▶ Cancún International Airport (CUN) ▶ Mexico City International Airport (MEX) ▶ Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) AIRCRAFT DETAILS See which aircraft is operating the flight, where it is now, how high and fast it is flying, and where it has flown before. Aircraft include: ▶ Boeing 737 ▶ Airbus A320 family ▶ Boeing 777 ▶ Boeing 787 Dreamliner ▶ Airbus A350 FOR FLYING, PICKING UP, OR FOLLOWING A FLIGHT Know when to leave, where to go, and when the flight will arrive, whether you’re traveling or waiting for someone else. ▶ Check your flight before leaving for the airport ▶ Know when your flight is delayed or moved to another gate ▶ Plan when to leave based on delays or the expected arrival time ▶ See when the aircraft took off and landed ▶ Keep saved flights and trips together WHY MILLIONS CHOOSE FLIGHT TRACKER+ ▶ Trusted by millions since 2012 ▶ Follow flights live from departure to arrival ▶ Get alerts for delays, cancellations, and gate changes ▶ Track flights, airlines, and airports worldwide ▶ Know when a flight leaves, where it is, and when it will arrive UPGRADE TO FLIGHT TRACKER UNLIMITED ▶ Track unlimited flights worldwide ▶ Monitor multiple flights in one place ▶ See whether each flight is on time and get delay alerts ▶ Check weather along the route ▶ See aircraft type, altitude, speed, route, and flight history ▶ Keep saved flights and trips together ▶ Enjoy an ad-free experience DOWNLOAD FLIGHT TRACKER+ TODAY Join millions of travelers, friends, and families who trust Flight Tracker+. Follow flights live and get alerts for delays, cancellations, gate changes, takeoff, and landing. Any flight. Any airline. Any airport. Download Flight Tracker+ today and know when a flight is delayed, where it departs from, and when it arrives. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy Questions or feedback? Contact support@impalastudios.com Flight Tracker+ © 2012–2026 Impala Studios

About

AirNav Radar

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
Currently charting
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Welcome aboard to AirNav Radar, the real-time flight tracker app trusted worldwide for accurate, live aircraft and flight tracking! With one of the most comprehensive global flight coverage networks available, AirNav Radar is used by millions of aviation enthusiasts, travelers, pilots, and professionals to track every plane in the sky in real time. Download the radar app free and instantly see the exact current position of any flight, from takeoff to landing, at any airport worldwide. AirNav Radar is designed for anyone searching for the best flight tracker, live flight radar, or aircraft tracking app that delivers precise, reliable, and up-to-date flight information across the globe. ▶ How is AirNav Radar one of the best and most accurate flight tracker apps? • Most modern aircraft you see out in the open sky are equipped with ADS-B transponders that continuously transmit live flight data. AirNav Systems operates a global network of over 36,000 receivers, allowing us to cover major airports and international flight corridors worldwide. • By combining ADS-B, MLAT, satellite, and oceanic data, AirNav Radar delivers high-precision real-time flight data for aircraft flying over land and remote regions. ▶ Features • Track any flight live and receive real-time notifications for status changes • View most tracked flights and emergency aircraft on an interactive radar map • Access individual flight pages with live position, route, and plane photos • Check detailed info: aircraft make, model, airline, altitude, and speed • Replay past flights and review up to 7 days of historical data • Monitor arrivals and departures at any airport with clear flight status • Multi-source tracking using ADS-B, ASDI, Oceanic, MLAT, and Satellite ▶ Ads-Free Plan • Completely ads-free experience • Unlimited access to live airport control tower radio • Full flight graphs showing altitude and speed over time • Access up to 30 days of historical flights and replays ▶ Pilot Plan • All Ads-Free features plus advanced aviation tools • Terrain, Satellite, and aviation map layers • Weather layers for airports and full flight routes • Advanced flight and aircraft filtering ▶ Business Plan • Professional-grade tools with up to 365 days of historical data • Track multiple aircraft and flights as a fleet • Detailed airport overviews (weather, visibility, etc.) • Expanded raw flight data downloads Download AirNav Radar free today and track every flight with confidence. Have a safe flight — you are cleared for take-off! Questions? Reach us at support@airnavradar.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flight Tracker +4 screens
AirNav Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flight Tracker + at 290K against AirNav Radar's 1.3K. Flight Tracker + also leads on chart position (#10 vs #75). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flight Tracker + against 4.7 for AirNav Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 290K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Flight Tracker +'s written reviews are positive against 49% of AirNav Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, AirNav Radar every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Flight Tracker + versus AirNav Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Tracker +AirNav Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (290K ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews — better48.8% of reviews
Number of ratings290K — better1.3K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better#75
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosAirNav Systems

Customer experience

Flight Tracker +

All ratings289,828 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews661 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative41.1%

AirNav Radar

All ratings1,275 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative45.7%

User reviews

Flight Tracker +

From 290K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Real-time updates
  • 👍 Helpful for coordinating travel plans
  • 👍 Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes

AirNav Radar

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Flight Tracker +

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flights not showing up in the app
  • Incorrect flight status updates
  • Subscription issues and inability to unsubscribe
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Display aircraft type
  • Add airport terminal and gate information
  • Improve flight path visualization
  • Provide weather and delay information
  • Allow editing of flight details

AirNav Radar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Provide more detailed feeder statistics

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Flight Tracker +

Subscriptions11
  • Premium Membership Monthly$2.791 Month
  • Live Text Alerts for 4 Flights3 Days trial$5.691 Month
  • Flight Tracker Flex3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Text Alerts for 20 Flights3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Premium Tracking Half-Yearly$10.496 Months
  • Essential while Traveling3 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Premium Tracking Yearly$11.991 Year
  • Essential while Traveling$17.001 Year
  • Promo Annual$29.991 Year
  • Flight Tracker Unlimited$49.991 Year
11 purchases

AirNav Radar

Subscriptions11
  • Spotter (monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Ads-Free (monthly): Track Flights3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Spotter (monthly): Flight Radar3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Pilot (monthly): Flight Tracker3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Spotter (yearly) Promo3 Days trial$15.991 Year
  • Ads-Free (yearly): Find Airplanes3 Days trial$15.991 Year
  • Pilot (yearly) Promo3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Spotter (yearly): Track Planes live3 Days trial$26.991 Year
  • Pilot (yearly): Plane Radar3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Business (monthly)3 Days trial$54.991 Month
  • Business (yearly)3 Days trial$599.991 Year

Questions

Is Flight Tracker + free?
Flight Tracker + 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 + or AirNav Radar?
Flight Tracker + and AirNav Radar are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 290K and 1.3K ratings respectively.
Do Flight Tracker + or AirNav Radar have ads?
Both Flight Tracker + and AirNav Radar show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Tracker + or AirNav Radar?
Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, and AirNav Radar every 9 days. Most recently, Flight Tracker + was updated on September 25, 2026 and AirNav Radar on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Flight Tracker + or AirNav Radar?
Flight Tracker + currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and AirNav Radar at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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