ViewConnect vs wheresTHAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ViewConnect
Experience real flights as immersive journeys of discovery. Explore the world below your flight in real time with unique viewing modes, discover points of interest, and share your views. Created by an airline pilot, it transforms every flight into an exploration.
- Real-time flight tracking
- Immersive viewing modes
- Points of interest identification
- Adjustable altitude control
- Flight capture and sharing
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Built by an airline captain, ViewConnect transforms flight tracking into an immersive way to explore the world. Whether you’re flying, following a flight from the ground, or simply fascinated by aviation, ViewConnect helps you discover what’s beneath every journey. Use ViewConnect to: • Follow flights in an immersive 3D world • Track flight progress with Live Activities and Dynamic Island • Receive notifications about upcoming landmarks and points of interest, so you know when and where to look during your journey • Discover landmarks, cities, mountains, islands, lakes and coastlines beneath the aircraft • Explore thousands of points of interest, with photos and information about the places you pass • Switch between immersive viewing modes including Flight Explorer, World Explorer, ViewR and Plane360 • Use VR in flight to identify and explore the places directly below you • Explore the whole world from the ground, even when you’re not flying • Enjoy improved in-flight camera and altitude controls • Capture and share memorable moments from your journey With a redesigned interface and an expanding world of places to discover, ViewConnect turns flight tracking into something more: a window onto the world below. Whether you’re a passenger, aviation enthusiast or virtual explorer, ViewConnect brings every flight to life.
wheresTHAT
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Ever looked out an airplane window and wondered "What IS that down there?" wheresTHAT answers that question in real-time. Whether you're flying at 30,000 feet or driving cross-country, wheresTHAT shows you exactly what's below — discovering landmarks, cities, natural wonders, and hidden gems you'd never know existed. FLIGHT MODE Enter your flight number and watch as fascinating places appear below you in real-time. That mountain range? The Rockies. That massive lake? Lake Tahoe. That historic site? Independence Hall. Transform boring flight time into an educational adventure. Perfect for curious travelers, geography enthusiasts, and anyone who loves discovering new places. DRIVING MODE Turn on GPS tracking and discover amazing locations as you drive. wheresTHAT shows you points of interest nearby — restaurants, landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and local attractions you might otherwise miss. Perfect for: - Road trips and scenic drives - Finding interesting stops along your route - Exploring new cities and regions - Making every drive an adventure AUGMENTED REALITY VIEW Point your camera at the horizon and see places labeled in real-time through AR. Know what you're looking at instantly, whether it's a distant mountain peak, a famous building, or a natural landmark. FEATURES - Real-time flight tracking with live location discovery - GPS-based driving mode for road trips - AR camera overlay with compass navigation - Google Maps integration with directions - Save favorite locations for future trips - Trip history to remember your discoveries - Works worldwide with millions of points of interest Turn every journey into a discovery adventure. Download wheresTHAT and never wonder "what's that?" again. Perfect for travelers, adventurers, geography lovers, and curious minds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: wheresTHAT at fortnightly against ViewConnect's every 2 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ViewConnect ships an update every 2 months, wheresTHAT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ViewConnect | wheresTHAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Higham | Scott Tobin |
In-app purchases
ViewConnect
No in-app purchases
wheresTHAT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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