Comparison

Area31 vs Plane Radar

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

Head to head
About

Area31

Features
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Tell us if you see a UAP; we are lost too. UAP is a real-time community safety app built to help neighborhoods stay informed about nearby paranormal activity. Receive alerts. Share sightings. Stay aware without giving up your privacy. With communities across the U.S. and Canada and growing, Area31 makes it easy to see where UAPs have been spotted and notify others nearby in seconds. Real-Time Alerts • Get notified when a UAP is reported near you • See sightings from the past 24 hours • View historical UAP activity on an interactive map • Get Google Maps directions to a reported sighting Share Sightings Instantly • Post UAP sightings in seconds • Choose your map pin color • Add time and activity details Privacy First Your location is never shared. Only the UAP’s location appears on the map. You choose your display name. Post anonymously if you prefer. Safety is our mission. Customize Your Experience • Choose your app color • Choose your app icon • Personalize how you report sightings Upgrade to Pro For serious UAP watchers. • Ad-free experience • Expanded custom alert radius across the U.S. & Canada • Advanced filtering options • Verified UAP badge displayed on your sightings • Early access to new features Community Plans Available (please contact info@area31.com)

About

Plane Radar

Visualize live air traffic with a radar-inspired display. See nearby aircraft, tap for details, and set custom alerts. Explore the skies from your current location or any other.

Highlights
  • Live ADS-B air traffic display
  • Interactive radar with adjustable range
  • Customizable aircraft alerts
  • Classic sweeping radar mode
  • Map overlays (standard, satellite, hybrid)
  • Aircraft filtering options
  • Detailed aircraft information
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Plane Radar brings the airspace around you to life through a classic radar-inspired display. Live ADS-B data is presented on a circular radar scope with range rings, bearing markers, aircraft targets, and an optional sweeping beam. Quickly see what is flying nearby, tap any aircraft for more information, or adjust the radar to explore another location. KEY FEATURES • View nearby aircraft using live ADS-B data • Explore an interactive radar with an adjustable range • Set nearby aircraft alerts by distance, altitude, and aircraft type, with sound and vibration notifications • Switch to Classic Radar mode for a traditional sweeping radar display • Center the radar on your location or enter coordinates manually • Display standard, satellite, or hybrid map overlays • Filter aircraft by model, identifier, country, altitude, speed, and type • View callsign, registration, aircraft model, airline, route, altitude, speed, heading, distance, and more when available • Access live aircraft data through community ADS-B APIs, or connect to a compatible local receiver running dump1090 or readsb. HOW IT WORKS Many aircraft broadcast their identity, position, altitude, speed, and heading using ADS-B. Ground-based receiver networks collect these signals and make the reports available through live data feeds. Plane Radar retrieves available aircraft reports around your selected radar center, calculates each aircraft’s distance and bearing, and plots it on a traditional radar-style display. Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, plane spotter, ADS-B receiver owner, or simply curious about what is flying overhead, Plane Radar offers a clear and engaging way to explore nearby air traffic—with the familiar look and feel of a traditional radar screen.

Screenshots

Area314 screens
Plane Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Area31 at none against Plane Radar's 1. Area31 also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Plane Radar's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Plane Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Area31 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Area31 ships an update every 2 months, Plane Radar weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Area31 versus Plane Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArea31Plane Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPad31 LLC.绪海 罗

In-app purchases

None

Area31

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Plane Radar

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Area31 free?
Area31 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plane Radar free?
Plane Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Area31 or Plane Radar have ads?
Neither Area31 nor Plane Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Area31 or Plane Radar?
Area31 ships an update every 2 months, and Plane Radar weekly. Most recently, Area31 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Plane Radar on November 6, 2026.

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