Logis IDS Mobile vs Tailvision by ADS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Logis IDS Mobile
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Logis IDS Mobile facilitates real-time exchange of task or call information and status updates between dispatchers, vehicles, and crew.
Tailvision by ADS
Identify aircraft in real-time by pointing your phone or using a live radar. Get details like tail number, route, and altitude. Track planes and receive alerts.
- Identify aircraft by pointing camera
- Live radar view
- Detailed aircraft information
- Aircraft tracking and alerts
- Connect ADS-B receiver
- Extended range with account
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Ever look up and wonder what's flying around you? Tailvision tells you instantly. Point your phone at any aircraft — or open the radar — and get real-time details on everything in the sky nearby. Tail number, route, altitude, speed, aircraft type, photos and more. All in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO >Identify any aircraft overhead by pointing your camera >See a live radar view with every aircraft in 150 nautical miles >Tap any aircraft for full details: route, origin, destination, altitude, speed, and more >Track specific aircraft and get alerts when they are close by >Connect your own ADS-B receiver to see your personal feed alongside the global network FREE. NO GIMMICKS. Use Tailvision free with no account required. See aircraft within 30 nautical miles out of the box. Create a free ADS-B Exchange account to extend your range to 150 nautical miles and unlock additional features. Built for planespotters, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever looked up and wondered: what is that?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Logis IDS Mobile at none against Tailvision by ADS's shown. Tailvision by ADS's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Logis IDS Mobile ships an update monthly, Tailvision by ADS weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Logis IDS Mobile | Tailvision by ADS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.1 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #204 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Logis Solutions | JETNET LLC |
In-app purchases
Logis IDS Mobile
No in-app purchases
Tailvision by ADS
No in-app purchases
