PlanesTV vs RIAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlanesTV
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Since 1989 and the days of VHS tape PlanesTV has brought you the very best aviation action. Become a member today for access to live airshow broadcasts, our latest aviation releases and our archive of airshow nostalgia. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. PlanesTV offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://watch.planestv.com/pages/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://watch.planestv.com/pages/privacy-policy
RIAT
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The official App for The Royal International Air Tattoo, held every July at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. Everything you need to enjoy your visit to the world's greatest airshow is here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RIAT at none against PlanesTV's 2. RIAT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). PlanesTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PlanesTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. RIAT asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlanesTV ships an update monthly, RIAT weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlanesTV | RIAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PLANES TV. COM LIMITED | THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CHARITABLE TRUST ENTERPRISES |
In-app purchases
PlanesTV
- App Monthly$12.991 Month
- App Annual$129.991 Year
RIAT
No in-app purchases
