Comparison

FlightStats vs StaffTraveler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FlightStats

Track flights in real-time with live status updates and airport information. Monitor flights globally, view essential details like delays and gates, and receive timely alerts. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts and 3D Touch for quick access to flight data.

Highlights
  • Worldwide flight status tracking
  • Interactive flight tracker map
  • Departure and arrival boards
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Flight timeline and details
  • Today widget for quick access
Features
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FlightStats is a free real-time flight status and airport tracking app for iPhone and iPad. Take control of your day-of-travel by downloading FlightStats: -Quickly access worldwide flight status by flight number, airport, or route -Watch flights as they move across the world on our gorgeous flight tracker -Scan essential information like departure/arrival times, delay indexes, gates, and weather -Enable Siri Shortcuts to Departures, Arrivals, Route searches, or daily flights -Use 3D Touch to quickly view flights from My Flights, Departures, Arrivals, or Route search results -Check the flight timeline to get in-depth descriptions of all activities about your flight -Easily view the most relevant flights with the FlightStats Today widget -Quickly launch the app with 3D Touch to view or search your flights -Deep link from flightstats.com for your departures, arrivals, route, and airport conditions searches -Quickly share your flight right from the flight details screen -Share current departure or arrival boards -Log in to your flightstats.com account -Subscription to FlightStats includes the removal of ads from the app and flightstats.com -FlightStats is a leader in global flight and airport information services. Our flight status, trip monitoring, and flight alert solutions are trusted by millions of travelers every day. www.flightstats.com Contact us at helpdesk@flightstats.com

About

StaffTraveler

This app simplifies non-revenue travel for airline staff and their families. It provides accurate flight load information, real-time status updates, and connects a global community of travelers. Discover convenient flights, track standby availability, and access exclusive travel deals.

Highlights
  • Accurate flight load information
  • Real-time flight status updates
  • Standby seat availability
  • Exclusive hotel and car rental deals
  • Global interline community insights
  • Faster, easier navigation
Features
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StaffTraveler makes non-rev travel simple, fast, and stress-free. Get accurate flight loads for the flights you want to staff travel on. Book your standby tickets on MyIDTravel, ID90, or your airline’s portal and get reliable loads and real-time flight status updates on StaffTraveler. Created for airline crew, their families, and all eligible staff travelers, StaffTraveler connects a worldwide community sharing real-time flight loads and standby seat availability. What you can do with StaffTraveler: • Easily find the most convenient interline flights on the airlines you can non-rev on • Request reliable flight loads for your non-rev trips • Track live flight status updates while you travel standby • Unlock exclusive hotel deals and rental car offers • Get insider tips from the global interline community New in StaffTraveler 3: • Fresh new look with faster, easier navigation • Priority Requests to highlight urgent flights • Grouped connecting flights • Timeline view to track all loads and updates • Smarter, faster flight search • Swipe to Pin or Delete flights easily StaffTraveler is the #1 non-rev app for anyone traveling standby, making non-rev journeys smoother and smarter for over a million travelers worldwide. “This app is the best thing to happen to non-rev travel since the inception of non-rev travel itself.” Please note that you must be eligible for staff travel to use StaffTraveler.

Screenshots

FlightStats4 screens
StaffTraveler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightStats at none against StaffTraveler's 8. FlightStats also leads on ratings volume (80K vs 6.4K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). StaffTraveler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, monetization model 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. StaffTraveler sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FlightStats asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FlightStats against 4.9 for StaffTraveler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightStats has 80K ratings behind it against 6.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of FlightStats's written reviews are positive against 86% of StaffTraveler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightStats ships an update every 2 months, StaffTraveler every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FlightStats versus StaffTraveler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightStatsStaffTraveler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (80K ratings)4.9 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80K — better6.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLNRS Data Services LimitedStaffTraveler Solutions B.V.

Customer experience

FlightStats

All ratings78,848 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews530 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.4%

StaffTraveler

All ratings6,422 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews469 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

FlightStats

From 80K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time flight tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀 Provides up-to-date flight status information
  • 👍 Useful for tracking family and friends' flights
  • 👍 Reliable and dependable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or delayed flight information
  • 🐛 Inability to track flights more than a few days in advance
  • 🔍 Confusing or cluttered interface
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 💸 Presence of ads

StaffTraveler

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent for sharing loads
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable load information
  • 🚀 Invaluable for non-rev travel
  • 🚀 Helpful for commuting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Slow display or response times
  • 🐛 Some airlines don't respond to requests
  • 🔒 Issues with account verification

Bugs and requests

FlightStats

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flight information not updating in real-time
  • Inability to search for certain airports or airlines
  • Date selection issues reverting to current date
  • Inconsistent or unreliable data across different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to set phone alarms based on flight arrival times
  • Ability to track flights further in advance
  • Integration with other travel apps or services
  • Improved date selection and calendar functionality
  • Premium version with ad-free experience

StaffTraveler

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/registration issues with terms and conditions
  • Requests not always showing up or being claimed quickly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to track multiple flight segments
  • Notification for flight cancellations or aircraft changes
  • Option to enter load numbers instead of scrolling
  • Analytics or trends data on flight loads
  • Improved notification management

In-app purchases

None

FlightStats

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

StaffTraveler

One-time8
  • 1 credit$0.99
  • 5 credits$3.49
  • 10 credits$5.99
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  • 5 priority credits$9.90
  • 30 credits$15.99
  • 10 priority credits$17.99
  • 50 credits$24.99
  • 100 credits$44.99

Questions

Is FlightStats free?
FlightStats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StaffTraveler free?
StaffTraveler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlightStats or StaffTraveler?
StaffTraveler is rated higher. FlightStats averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while StaffTraveler averages 4.9 from 6.4K ratings.
Do FlightStats or StaffTraveler have ads?
FlightStats shows ads; StaffTraveler does not.
Which is updated more often, FlightStats or StaffTraveler?
FlightStats ships an update every 2 months, and StaffTraveler every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlightStats was updated on October 26, 2026 and StaffTraveler on October 26, 2026.

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