# byAir vs Fleetlog

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | byAir | Fleetlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byair-flight-tracker-and-status/id6468928108/reviews)** | [3.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleetlog/id6748263940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **225** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 420 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BYAIRAPP S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710944445) | [Airliners Live](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824871453) |

## What reviewers say

### byAir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byair-flight-tracker-and-status/id6468928108)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| byAir Pro weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| byAir Pro monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| byAir Pro monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| byAir Pro monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| byAir Pro annual | $39.99 | per year |
| byAir Pro annual | $49.99 | per year |
| byAir Pro annual | $49.99 | per year |
| byAir Pro annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great replacement for App In The Air
- ✈️ Comprehensive flight information
- ✅ Accurate real-time updates
- ✨ Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features for travelers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Fleetlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleetlog/id6748263940)

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.

**Highlights:** Daily spotting challenges, Livestream aircraft logging, Smart spotting with logging history, Special livery database, Daily Check-In streak maintenance

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fleetlog Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Fleetlog Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Astronomical pricing
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Poorly designed, no free trial
- 🗺️ Laggy and outdated-looking map
- 🔑 Signup/login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Show plane routes and directions
- Add compass/orientation indicator
- Offer free version with ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is byAir free?

byAir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fleetlog free?

Fleetlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, byAir or Fleetlog?

byAir is rated higher. byAir averages 4.9 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while Fleetlog averages 3.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do byAir or Fleetlog have ads?

Neither byAir nor Fleetlog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, byAir or Fleetlog?

byAir ships an update every 5 days, and Fleetlog monthly. Most recently, byAir was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fleetlog on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*