Comparison

Flight Mode Map vs Skyty

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flight Mode Map

Track your flight's position, altitude, and speed with this offline navigation app. Cache maps before takeoff for seamless in-flight tracking without an internet connection. Stay informed about your journey with real-time data and customizable units.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight data
  • Offline map caching
  • No internet required
  • Automatic position updates
  • Customizable units
  • Keep screen active mode
Features
Currently charting
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**Flight Mode Map - The Ultimate In-Flight Navigation Experience** Ever found yourself wondering where exactly you are while flying? What’s your altitude, your speed, or how far you are from your destination? Say goodbye to uncertainty with **Flight Mode Map**, the revolutionary app designed for airline passengers who want to track their precise position on a moving map—without needing an internet connection! With in-flight entertainment systems being phased out on many planes, Flight Mode Map steps in as your personal navigator. Using the latest iPhone technologies and your device's built-in GPS, Flight Mode Map delivers real-time information about your flight, right in your hand. ### Key Features: - **Real-Time Flight Data:** View your **ground speed** in mph or km/h, **GPS altitude** in feet or meters, and even **barometric altitude**, all without an internet connection. - **Track Your Location:** See your exact position on a **moving map**, even while in Airplane Mode, showing you how far you are from your destination in miles, nautical miles, or kilometers. - **Offline Map Caching**: (**Super Important!**) To use the map during your flight, you **must cache the map data before takeoff**. While you're still on the ground and connected to the internet, open the map in the app, zoom in and out, and scroll over the flight path at the desired zoom levels. This will download the map data for offline use during your flight. The app will save the map sections for your entire route, ensuring you can navigate seamlessly at any altitude. Once you're in the air, no internet connection is needed to view the map! - **Automatic Updates:** Enable auto-updating of your airplane’s position on the map, providing a seamless experience as you fly. - **No Internet Required:** Flight Mode Map functions entirely offline, so no data charges or Wi-Fi access is needed. ### Enhanced In-Flight Experience: - **Stay Informed:** Quickly view your flight information at any time—your altitude, speed, and time remaining to your destination are always visible. - **"Don't Sleep" Mode:** Keep your screen active throughout the flight with our handy "Don't Sleep" feature, so your navigation data is always ready at a glance. - **Customizable Units:** Choose between metric or imperial units for altitude and speed. - **GPS-Optimized:** The app is optimized for window-seat use, ensuring you get the best signal possible while in the air. ### Simple and Reliable: While in-flight GPS reception may vary, **Flight Mode Map** ensures you always have access to the most accurate information available. Whether you're on a window seat or further from the plane’s edge, our app is built to work even in less-than-ideal conditions. ### Easy Permissions Setup: Flight Mode Map respects your privacy and only requires minimal permissions for location and altimeter data. Setting up is easy, with clear instructions for enabling permissions if necessary. **Flight Mode Map** is the perfect travel companion for frequent flyers, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to stay in control of their flight experience. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, our app provides the insight and information you need to make your flight more enjoyable. **Important Reminder**: Before flying, be sure to open the map and cache the route for your trip! Download **Flight Mode Map** today and never wonder about your flight details again!

About

Skyty

Track your flight's live GPS position, altitude, and speed entirely offline. Explore detailed maps and airport information, perfect for passengers and pilots alike. Enjoy advanced features like flight recording and terrain data with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • 100% offline GPS tracking
  • Altitude above ground (AGL)
  • 47,000+ airports worldwide
  • Flight recording and GPX export
  • HD terrain data
  • Multiple map themes
  • Apple Watch and Widgets support
Features
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Your flight. Your data. No WiFi needed. Skyty turns your iPhone into a personal flight instrument. Live GPS position, altitude above ground (AGL), speed, heading, and a beautiful offline map — all in airplane mode. WHY PASSENGERS & PILOTS LOVE SKYTY • 100% offline. GPS works without WiFi or cellular. • 47,000+ airports worldwide (IATA + ICAO) • True altitude above ground using NASA terrain data • One-time purchase. No tracking. No ads. No accounts. BUILT FOR THE WINDOW SEAT Ever wondered "what am I flying over?" Skyty tells you — in real time, without paying for in-flight WiFi. Cities, mountains, coastlines, and the nearest airport, always on screen. PRECISE FLIGHT DATA • Live position, speed, heading and GPS accuracy • Altitude in GPS (WGS84) or MSL (mean sea level) • Altitude above ground (AGL) powered by SRTM terrain • Next airport with distance and bearing • Destination airport with ETA FOR PILOTS & GLIDER PILOTS • Flight recording with distance, duration, max altitude, avg speed • GPX export to your favorite flight log • Runway prediction — active runway highlighted on map • HD terrain data (~900m grid) for precise AGL • Not certified avionics — optimized as a passenger companion with pilot features APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS • Companion app for Apple Watch • Home Screen widgets for live position • Live Activity during flight 4 MAP THEMES Aviation Dark (cockpit-optimized), Aviation Light, Satellite, Topographic. PRIVACY FIRST Skyty processes GPS data exclusively on your device. No cloud. No tracking. No analytics. No accounts. Your flight history stays local. FREE • Live position & speed • GPS altitude • Basic offline map PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Everything in Free • Altitude above ground (AGL) • HD terrain data • Flight recording & GPX export • Altitude profile chart • HD world map (Zoom 0–10) • All map themes • Sun position indicator with seat recommendation No subscription. No renewal. Works fully offline. DATA SOURCES OpenStreetMap (ODbL) · Protomaps (BSD/CC0) · MapLibre Native (BSD-3) · OurAirports (Public Domain) · NASA SRTM (Public Domain) · Natural Earth (Public Domain) Made with GPS data and window seats in Zürich.

Screenshots

Flight Mode Map4 screens
Skyty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skyty at 100% against Flight Mode Map's 0%. Skyty also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). Flight Mode Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Skyty is free to download; Flight Mode Map costs $4.99 up front. Skyty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flight Mode Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Flight Mode Map versus Skyty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Mode MapSkyty
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPIDER SERVICE SRLKim Engels

Customer experience

Flight Mode Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Skyty

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Flight Mode Map

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Skyty

One-time1
  • Skyty Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Flight Mode Map free?
Flight Mode Map costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skyty free?
Skyty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Mode Map or Skyty have ads?
Neither Flight Mode Map nor Skyty shows ads.

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