Comparison

Flight Tracker + vs Cheap Flights

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 any flight worldwide with real-time updates on delays, cancellations, and gate changes. See live aircraft movement on radar maps and get detailed flight information. Ideal for travelers and those meeting flights.

Highlights
  • Live flight tracking worldwide
  • Real-time delay and cancellation alerts
  • Gate change notifications
  • Live radar maps
  • Detailed aircraft information
  • Airport arrival/departure boards
  • Lock Screen Live Activities
Features
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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

Cheap Flights

Easily compare flight prices from multiple travel sites and airlines to find the best deals. The app offers a user-friendly interface to search, filter, and book flights directly, making travel planning seamless and stress-free.

Highlights
  • Compare flight prices
  • Search multiple travel sites
  • Filter by price, airline, duration
  • Book flights directly from app
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Compare Flight is the go-to app for travelers looking to find the best flight deals. With a powerful search engine that compares prices across multiple travel sites and airlines, you can be confident you're getting the most competitive price available. But Compare Flight isn't just about great deals - it's also about making your travel planning process as easy and stress-free as possible. Our user-friendly interface allows you to quickly and easily search for flights by entering your travel dates and destination. You can then filter your results by price, airline, duration, and more, ensuring you find the perfect flight for your needs. And once you've found your ideal flight, booking is a breeze - you can do it directly from the app. With Compare Flight, you can be sure you're not only getting the best deal, but also a seamless and hassle-free travel experience. So why waste time browsing countless travel sites? Download Compare Flight today and start planning your next adventure with ease.

Screenshots

Flight Tracker +4 screens
Cheap Flights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Tracker + at 4.7 against Cheap Flights's 4.0. Flight Tracker + also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (291K vs 1). Cheap Flights's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per month. Cheap Flights asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flight Tracker + holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 291K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, Cheap Flights every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Flight Tracker + versus Cheap Flights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Tracker +Cheap Flights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (291K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings291K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosThawatchai Boontan

Customer experience

Flight Tracker +

All ratings291,061 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews671 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative41.0%

Cheap Flights

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cheap Flights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flight Tracker +

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Membership Monthly$2.791 Month
  • Live Text Alerts for 4 Flights3 Days trial$5.691 Month
  • Weekly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Flight Tracker Flex3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Text Alerts for 20 Flights3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Tracking Half-Yearly$10.496 Months
  • Premium Tracking Yearly$11.991 Year
  • Essential while Traveling$17.001 Year
  • Promo Annual$29.991 Year
  • Flight Tracker Unlimited$49.991 Year
None

Cheap Flights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Tracker + free?
Flight Tracker + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cheap Flights free?
Cheap Flights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flight Tracker + or Cheap Flights?
Flight Tracker + is rated higher. Flight Tracker + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 291K ratings, while Cheap Flights averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flight Tracker + or Cheap Flights have ads?
Flight Tracker + shows ads; Cheap Flights does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight Tracker + or Cheap Flights?
Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, and Cheap Flights every 3 months. Most recently, Flight Tracker + was updated on November 12, 2026 and Cheap Flights on November 3, 2026.

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