# Flight Tracker + vs Flight Tracker Airplane Radar

Flight Tracker + and Flight Tracker Airplane Radar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Flight Tracker +'s written reviews are positive against 15% of Flight Tracker Airplane Radar's. Flight Tracker + also leads on ratings volume (291K vs 1.9K) and device support (3 vs 1). Flight Tracker Airplane Radar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Airplane Radar sells 16 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 Airplane Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 291K ratings behind it against 1.9K, 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 15% of Flight Tracker Airplane Radar's.

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, Flight Tracker Airplane Radar every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker + | Flight Tracker Airplane Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (291K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews) | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-airplane-radar/id6471097370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **291K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 15.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #45 |
| Size | 171 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Oleksandr Selivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887516122) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Flight Tracker Airplane Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-airplane-radar/id6471097370)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track airplanes globally in real-time on an interactive map. View detailed flight information, including routes, airlines, and airport data. Utilize powerful filters to find specific flights or nearby airports.

**Highlights:** Live global flight map, Detailed flight information, Flight path visualization, Search flights by route, Filter by airline, Airport search by country, Nearby airport finder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Flight Radar for Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $99.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🚀 Useful service
- 👍 Good experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges
- 🐛 Inaccurate information
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing screens
- Incorrect flight information
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Improve ad-free experience
- Provide more transparent pricing
- Enhance flight tracking accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Tracker + free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker Airplane Radar free?

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

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

Flight Tracker + and Flight Tracker Airplane Radar are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 291K and 1.9K ratings respectively.

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

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

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

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, and Flight Tracker Airplane Radar every 9 days. Most recently, Flight Tracker + was updated on October 18, 2026 and Flight Tracker Airplane Radar on October 18, 2026.

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

Flight Tracker + currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker Airplane Radar at #45. 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.*