byAir vs Fleetlog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
byAir
This app provides real-time flight tracking, delay predictions, and airport guidance. It automatically imports your flight history and offers airport navigation tips and transport options. Stay informed about your journey with live updates and personalized flight data.
- Live flight tracking and status updates
- Predictive delay analysis
- Automatic flight import from email/calendar
- Friends and family flight sharing
- Airport guides and travel tips
- Live Activities and widgets
- Personal flight history and statistics
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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.
Fleetlog
Track aircraft sightings with daily challenges and a comprehensive database of special liveries. Log planes from livestreams and see when you last spotted them. This app offers a premium experience for aviation enthusiasts.
- Daily spotting challenges
- Livestream aircraft logging
- Smart spotting with logging history
- Special livery database
- Daily Check-In streak maintenance
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Fleetlog is a subscription-based app. All features listed below require an active Fleetlog subscription. No free features are included. Premium Features (with Subscription): Daily Challenges: Complete daily spotting goals and maintain your Daily Challenge Streak. Spot at least one aircraft per day to continue your Daily Check-In. Livestream Tracking: Log every aircraft you see on aviation livestreams and give each log a custom name. Smart Spotting: Aircraft turn green when logged. Spot the same plane again to see when you last saw it. Special Liveries: Explore our database of airline special liveries and track which ones you've seen. Fleetlog is built by the team behind Airliners Live, the popular aviation livestream channel on YouTube. Stay connected with us on Discord and social media for the latest updates. Subscription Details Fleetlog Premium is an auto-renewable subscription available as monthly or yearly purchases. NOTE: Subscription pricing is displayed in the app and may vary by region and currency. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://core.fleetlog.app/privacy End User Licence Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Fleetlog Terms and Conditions: https://fleetlog.app/pages/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: byAir at 4.9 against Fleetlog's 3.2. byAir also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. byAir sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Fleetlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
byAir holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: byAir has 225 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of byAir's written reviews are positive against 58% of Fleetlog's.
byAir ships an update every 5 days, Fleetlog monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | byAir | Fleetlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (225 ratings) — better | 3.2 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better | 57.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 225 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #148 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 420 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BYAIRAPP S.L. | Airliners Live |
Customer experience
byAir
Fleetlog
User reviews
byAir
From 225 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great replacement for App In The Air
- ✈️ Comprehensive flight information
- ✅ Accurate real-time updates
- ✨ Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features for travelers
Room to improve
- 💰 Significant paywall/subscription required for many features
- 💸 Subscription costs seem too high
- ⚠️ Limited free trial functionality
- 🚫 Daily limit reached message
- 🚧 App not working without VPN in Russia
Fleetlog
From 11 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Quality, well-focused app
- ⭐ Amazing app for aviation enthusiasts
- ⭐ Extremely good for an early app
- ⭐ Wonderful companion app for spotting aircraft
- ⭐ So addictive and fun
Room to improve
- 💰 Astronomical pricing
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Poorly designed, no free trial
- 🗺️ Laggy and outdated-looking map
- 🔑 Signup/login issues
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
Fleetlog
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen issues
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Show plane routes and directions
- Add compass/orientation indicator
- Offer free version with ads
In-app purchases
byAir
- byAir Pro weekly$4.997 Days
- byAir Pro monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- byAir Pro monthly$9.991 Month
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- byAir Pro monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- byAir Pro annual$39.991 Year
- byAir Pro annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- byAir Pro annual1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- byAir Pro annual$49.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$199.99
Fleetlog
- Fleetlog Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Fleetlog Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
