# Flight Tracker + vs Flight Tracker & Radar

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Tracker & Radar at none against Flight Tracker +'s shown. Flight Tracker +'s advantage is ratings volume (290K vs 1.7K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Flight Tracker & Radar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Flight Tracker & Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 290K ratings behind it against 1.7K, 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 55% of Flight Tracker & Radar's.

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker + | Flight Tracker & Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (290K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews) | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-and-radar/id1610743209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **55.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #200 |
| Size | 168 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [ISLAND STORM LABS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738225866) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Tracker +

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

**Currently charting:** #7 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


### Flight Tracker & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-and-radar/id1610743209)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Follow the real-time routes of planes across the globe. See flight destinations and track friends or family. Offers free basic tracking with optional premium features for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Real-time plane tracking, View flight routes and destinations, Follow friends and family flights, Map design customization, Compass functionality, Add flights to 'My Flights'

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View & Track all Planes | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| the flight tracke арр | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Sky Radar | $14.99 | per month |
| premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Detailed flight information
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 💻 Useful for work (e.g. taxi drivers, rental agencies)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Inaccurate flight data
- 🔍 Limited free version functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific flights

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved free version with more features
- Notification system for flight updates
- Integration with other travel apps
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Tracker + free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker & Radar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Tracker + or Flight Tracker & Radar?

Flight Tracker + and Flight Tracker & Radar are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 290K and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Flight Tracker + or Flight Tracker & Radar have ads?

Flight Tracker + shows ads; Flight Tracker & Radar does not.

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

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, and Flight Tracker & Radar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flight Tracker + was updated on September 30, 2026 and Flight Tracker & Radar on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flight Tracker + or Flight Tracker & Radar?

Flight Tracker + currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker & Radar at #200. 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.*