byAir vs OnlyFlights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
OnlyFlights
This app provides real-time flight status, including departure and arrival times, delays, and gate information. It offers live notifications and detailed airport data to simplify your travel experience. Track your own flights, friends' and family's flights, and access travel insights.
- Real-time flight status updates
- Departure and arrival time tracking
- Airport information
- Live notifications
- Track friends' and family flights
- Apple Watch app
- Widgets
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OnlyFlights - free flight tracker. Real-time, private, ad-free. Track any flight from check-in to landing. Live status, gate changes, delays, and arrival times for thousands of airlines worldwide. FREE - Add flights and track real-time status - Live departure, arrival, delay, and gate updates - Track friends' and family flights - Import flights from other tracking apps - Flight statistics and travel insights - Countdown widgets for upcoming flights - Apple Watch app - iCloud sync across all your devices - Dark mode - No ads. Ever. ONLYFLIGHTS PRO - Unlimited upcoming and past flights - Real-time alerts from check-in to baggage pickup - Live Activities on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island - Calendar sync - Friends' flight alerts - know exactly when they land - Apple Watch complications - Multi-source tracking for higher accuracy WHY ONLYFLIGHTS - Free to use - Pro is optional - Private by design - no data collection - No account required - start tracking instantly - Works worldwide with thousands of airlines and airports - Clean, fast, easy to use Download OnlyFlights and track your next flight in seconds. Questions or feedback? onlyflights.app@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://onlyflights.app/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: byAir at 4.8 against OnlyFlights's 4.5. byAir also leads on ratings volume (198 vs 19) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. byAir sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and OnlyFlights sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
byAir holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: byAir has 198 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of byAir's written reviews are positive against 75% of OnlyFlights's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
byAir ships an update every 6 days, OnlyFlights every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | byAir | OnlyFlights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (198 ratings) — better | 4.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #114 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 394 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYAIRAPP S.L. | Aliaksandr Huryn |
Customer experience
byAir
OnlyFlights
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
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- 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
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- 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
OnlyFlights
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
byAir
- 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
- Pro Lifetime$199.99
OnlyFlights
- Pro - 1 Month$3.991 Month
- Pro - 6 Months$12.996 Months
- Pro - 12 Months$19.991 Year
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- Family Plan / 12 Months$34.991 Year
