# Flight Tracker + vs Vrolu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vrolu at 100% against Flight Tracker +'s 51%. Vrolu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Flight Tracker +'s advantage is ratings volume (291K vs 17) 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per month and Vrolu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vrolu 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 17, 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 Vrolu's.

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, Vrolu every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Tracker + | Vrolu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (291K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrolu-live-flight-tracker/id6784370261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **291K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Vrolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784370383) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Tracker +

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

**Currently charting:** #8 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


### Vrolu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrolu-live-flight-tracker/id6784370261)

Easily track flights and itineraries for group trips. Share a single link with your group to keep everyone updated on traveler flights, hotel details, and arrival statuses without requiring app installation. Offers live flight tracking and alerts for Pro users.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking for group trips, Shared itinerary dashboard, Real-time traveler status updates, Flight details with gates and terminals, Push alerts for delays and gate changes, Lock Screen Live Activity

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vrolu Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vrolu Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Tracker + free?

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

### Is Vrolu free?

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

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

Vrolu is rated higher. Flight Tracker + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 291K ratings, while Vrolu averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

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

Flight Tracker + shows ads; Vrolu does not.

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

Flight Tracker + ships an update weekly, and Vrolu every 5 days. Most recently, Flight Tracker + was updated on October 19, 2026 and Vrolu on October 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.*