Comparison

Airshow HD vs AirTrace

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

Head to head
About

Airshow HD

Features
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Collins Aerospace brings over 40 years of moving map innovation to life with Airshow HD—our most advanced in-flight experience yet. It’s more than maps—it’s a full entertainment command center in your hands. Airshow HD turns every passenger’s device into a personalized, interactive entertainment hub inside their business jet aircraft—combining real-time flight data with personal content. Airshow HD incorporates cabin entertainment source control to watch movies and personal content along with the real time flight data from take-off to landing. With the variety of interactive and engaging graphical 3D views of the world around them, passengers remain informed and entertained on every flight. Key Features: • All-in-One Entertainment Control: Seamlessly manage movies, personal content, and real-time map data from takeoff to touchdown. • “Now Playing” Dashboard: Name and manage your screen identity and entertainment content—on the fly. • 3D Satellite Maps: Stunning, high-def views of the world beyond your window. • Autoplay View Cycle: Automatically shifts map views based on flight phase. • Interactive Globe: Pan, zoom, and explore real-time flight paths and destinations. • Command Center: One sleek display with swipe-through map and flight info. • Custom Map Layers: Tailor the map to your preferences. • Flight Info & Settings: Change aircraft types, FMS settings, and data views in real time. • Window Seat View: See from the cockpit or side window with Heads Up Display (HUD)*. • Panorama Mode*: Move your device to explore the world as if looking through a transparent cabin. • Portrait Mode: Rotate your device to view quick flight stats, progress, and destination info. System Requirements: Must be paired with a Venue Smart Monitor featuring Airshow HD. Aircraft FMS must supply Pitch and Roll data for HUD functionality. The tablet/phone must have an accelerometer and a gyroscope to support the Panorama feature.

About

AirTrace

Track flights in real-time, organize complex itineraries, and gain layover insights. Get live updates on delays, gate changes, and baggage information in a clean, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight status tracking
  • Multi-leg trip organization
  • Intelligent layover analysis
  • Live map visualization
  • Gate, terminal, and baggage info
  • Delay and gate change alerts
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AirTrace is the ultimate flight companion — built for travelers who want to stay ahead of every departure, layover, and landing. Track flights in real time, organize multi-leg trips, and get intelligent layover insights — all in one clean, powerful interface. TRACK EVERY FLIGHT Get real-time flight status, departure and arrival times, and live updates so you're always informed. PLAN SMARTER TRIPS Organize multi-flight itineraries with detailed timelines and seamless trip tracking. NEVER MISS A CONNECTION Smart layover analysis shows transfer time, buffer, and connection safety so you travel stress-free. SEE THE ROUTE LIVE Visualize your flight path with live map tracking from departure to destination. ALL THE DETAILS Access gates, terminals, baggage info, and weather conditions in one place. STAY NOTIFIED Get alerts for delays, gate changes, and important updates. Designed with a sleek, modern interface, AirTrace makes flying simpler, smarter, and more predictable. Fly smarter with AirTrace.

Screenshots

Airshow HD4 screens
AirTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Airshow HD at 12.0 against AirTrace's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Airshow HD versus AirTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirshow HDAirTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size668 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRockwell Collins, Inc.Monica Khamesra

In-app purchases

None

Airshow HD

No in-app purchases

None

AirTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airshow HD free?
Airshow HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirTrace free?
AirTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Airshow HD or AirTrace have ads?
Neither Airshow HD nor AirTrace shows ads.

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