Comparison

byAir vs 2Flights

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

Head to head
About

byAir

This app provides accurate, real-time flight tracking with live status updates, delay predictions, and airport guidance. It automatically imports flight bookings from email and calendars, and allows for easy import of historical data from other apps. Users can also access airport guides and check-in information.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight tracking
  • Delay predictions
  • Auto-scan email and calendar for bookings
  • Import flight history from other apps
  • Airport guide with travel tips
  • Live flight board
  • One-tap check-in access
Features
Currently charting
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Stay ahead of every flight with byAir - get live flight updates, delay predictions, and airport guidance before you need them. Trusted in the cockpit. Loved on every trip. No ads. Privacy first. ▶ Track What Matters, Instantly • Live Flight Updates Search and track flights in real time - get live status updates, estimated arrival/departure times, terminal and gate info, route, distance, duration, and remaining flight time. • Delay Prediction Plan ahead, not last-minute - byAir Predict monitors your flight starting six hours before departure, analyzing inbound aircraft, weather, airport congestion, and air traffic data. • Inbound Plane Status No surprises at the gate - see where your incoming aircraft is coming from and get aircraft details, so you know what to expect before it even lands. • Friends & Family Sharing Invite friends and family to byAir with a link so they can follow your flights in real time. Flight status, gate details, and airport information update automatically. No more "landed yet?" texts. • Live Activities & Widgets Stay informed about delays, gate changes, and cancellations with instant notifications. See flight updates at a glance with Live Activities and widgets. ▶ Your Flight History, On Autopilot • Personal Flight History Your flight history, beautifully organized - explore aircraft details, countries you've visited, and airports. See your journeys on a map and share your travel moments. • Auto-scan Email & Calendar No more manual entry - connect your email account once and byAir will automatically detect and add your upcoming flights as new bookings arrive. • Import from Other Apps Keep all your flight data in one place - easily import your flight history from FlightRadar24, App in the Air, Flighty, TripIt, OpenFlights, and more. • Personal Flight Tracking MCP Connect your travel data to your AI assistants - use your personal MCP link to access flights, trips, airport information, and travel history in Claude, Perplexity, Codex, and other compatible assistants. ▶ Arrive Prepared, Every Time • Airport Guide with Travel Tips Find your way around airports with tips verified by travelers - discover the fastest security lanes, best food spots, quiet lounges, and useful shortcuts. • Live Flight Board Stay up to date with real-time arrivals and departures for every airport, updated every minute. • One-Tap Check-In Open your airline's check-in page directly and get your boarding pass faster. • Taxi & Transport Options Worldwide From your door to the departure gate - find taxi and public transport options for any airport. Plan your journey to and from the airport with ease. Stay ahead of every flight - download byAir today! Privacy policy: https://byairapp.com/privacy_and_terms Need help with byAir? Contact connect@byairapp.com.

About

2Flights

Track flights automatically, receive real-time notifications for delays and gate changes, and view your flight history on an interactive map. Connect with friends to see their travel plans and compete on leaderboards. Offers personalized travel statistics and privacy controls.

Highlights
  • Automatic flight tracking
  • Real-time push notifications
  • iOS Live Activities integration
  • Friends and social flight following
  • Interactive flight map
  • Personal travel statistics
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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2Flights is your all-in-one flight tracker for travelers all over the world. Built for frequent flyers, aviation lovers, and casual travelers, it helps you log past and upcoming flights, receive real-time updates, see where your friends are flying, and discover powerful insights about your travels. DELAY ALERTS - Faster than airlines announce delays - Flight cancellation alerts TRACK PAST AND UPCOMING FLIGHTS - Log your upcoming and past flights - Add you flights by scanning your boarding pass - Or forward your flight confirmation email REAL-TIME FLIGHT NOTIFICATIONS Get instant alerts on: - Gate changes - Check in counters - Departure and arrival updates - Flight delays or early arrivals - Aircraft changes - Baggage claim info SEE YOUR FRIENDS' FLIGHTS Stay in sync with friends: - View their upcoming flights - Get notified when they take off or land - Or when their flight is delayed or cancelled - Compare flight stats and compete on the leaderboard AIRCRAFT DETAILS - See the aircraft tail number - How many times you have flown on THIS aircraft - Who else from your friends flew on it before LIVE FLIGHT STATUS WITH WIDGETS - The flight countdown before departure - Flight progress indicator while you are in the aircraft - Countdowns till take-off, landing and gate arrivals - Always on your home screen LIVE ACTIVITIES - Gate, baggage claim always at your glance - Always up-to-date info - Changes according to the current context GLOBAL FLIGHT MAP Visualize your journey with a dynamic world map showing all your past flights, routes, and destinations. PERSONAL TRAVEL STATS Automatically calculate: - Total miles and kilometers flown - Airports and countries visited - Most flown airlines and routes - Longest flights, fastest segments, and more BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND You control your data. 2Flights does not sell or share your travel history. You choose what’s visible to friends - or keep your flights completely private. OPTIMIZED FOR ALL DEVICES Designed for fast performance, responsive layouts, and smooth experience on all screen sizes - including tablets. - Start Tracking Smarter Whether you're a frequent business traveler, a student studying abroad, or someone who loves aviation, 2Flights helps you stay organized, connected, and inspired by your own journey. Download 2Flights today and see where you’ve been - and where you’re going next. Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

byAir4 screens
2Flights4 screens

Verdict

The call

byAir and 2Flights both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of 2Flights's written reviews are positive against 72% of byAir's. byAir's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 13) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. byAir sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and 2Flights sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for byAir against 4.9 for 2Flights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: byAir has 198 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of byAir's written reviews are positive against 100% of 2Flights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

byAir ships an update every 6 days, 2Flights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
byAir versus 2Flights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbyAir2Flights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (198 ratings)4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings198 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size394 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYAIRAPP S.L.Ulugbek Muslitdinov

Customer experience

byAir

All ratings198 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative19.3%

2Flights

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

byAir

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes when swiping down on Profile tab
  • App not launching after update
  • Error 400 when trying to view flights
  • Flight data lost/deleted
  • Flights not showing until weeks before
Show 16 more
  • Flight tracking data delayed or missing (gate, etc.)
  • Entered seat number and booking code delete themselves
  • Import from calendar not working
  • App doesn't sync with calendar
  • Flights don't show until weeks before
  • Data delayed or doesn't show up (gate)
  • Data transfer failed
  • Does not register delays
  • Does not sync flight data
  • App shows flying when plane has a delay
  • App shows plane arrived when it has a delay
  • Daily limit reached message
  • App not working without VPN in Russia
  • Difficulty reading terminal/gate windows due to color choices
  • Codeshare flights cannot be hidden
  • Entered seat number and booking code delete themselves

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add page for saving loyalty numbers
  • Add ability to see seat map
  • Add ability to see loyalty program level (e.g., Aeroflot Bonus)
  • Add more features from Flighty
  • Add lifetime membership option
Show 13 more
  • Add stamps like App In The Air
  • Add ability to see world map with all flights and routes
  • Add ability to see 3D globe with completed routes
  • Add ability to see registration desks
  • Add ability to merge flights into trips
  • Add ability to connect connecting flights into one route
  • Add 2D map instead of 3D globe
  • Restore import and export of statistics for old flights
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add ability to remove flights that were not booked
  • Add ability to see world map of all flights together
  • Add ability to see world map with all flights and routes
  • Add ability to see 3D globe with completed routes

2Flights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

byAir

Subscriptions11
  • byAir Pro weekly$2.997 Days
  • byAir Pro weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • byAir Pro weekly$4.997 Days
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  • byAir Pro monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • byAir Pro monthly$9.991 Month
  • byAir Pro monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • byAir Pro monthly2 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • byAir Pro annual$39.991 Year
  • byAir Pro annual1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • byAir Pro annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • byAir Pro annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$199.99
6 purchases

2Flights

Subscriptions6
  • 2Flights Basic Monthly$2.491 Month
  • 2Flights Business$3.991 Month
  • Monthly 2Flights Pro$4.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 2Flights Basic Annual$24.991 Year
  • 2Flights Business Annual$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is byAir free?
byAir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2Flights free?
2Flights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, byAir or 2Flights?
2Flights is rated higher. byAir averages 4.8 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while 2Flights averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do byAir or 2Flights have ads?
Neither byAir nor 2Flights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, byAir or 2Flights?
byAir ships an update every 6 days, and 2Flights fortnightly. Most recently, byAir was updated on September 23, 2026 and 2Flights on September 7, 2026.

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