# Flight Tracker + vs Flight Notifications

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Notifications at 100% against Flight Tracker +'s 51%. Flight Notifications also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Flight Tracker +'s advantage is ratings volume (291K vs 2) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Tracker + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per month and Flight Notifications sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Notifications holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 291K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Flight Tracker +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Flight Notifications's.

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, Flight Notifications every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker + | Flight Notifications |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (291K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-notifications/id6745806556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **291K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#8** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Pedro Contipelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789465482) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Tracker +

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Travel, #121 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-notifications/id6745806556)

Keep track of all your flight details in one convenient location. Receive timely alerts for departures, arrivals, and potential delays, ensuring you're always informed about your travel plans.

**Highlights:** Consolidate all flight information, Real-time departure notifications, Real-time arrival notifications, Delay alerts, Supports pickup notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium! | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Tracker + free?

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

### Is Flight Notifications free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Tracker + or Flight Notifications?

Flight Notifications is rated higher. Flight Tracker + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 291K ratings, while Flight Notifications averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flight Tracker + or Flight Notifications have ads?

Flight Tracker + shows ads; Flight Notifications does not.

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

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, and Flight Notifications every 9 days. Most recently, Flight Tracker + was updated on November 15, 2026 and Flight Notifications on November 5, 2026.

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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.*