Comparison

Planepoints vs Yonder

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

Head to head
About

Planepoints

Find reward seat availability, view live cabin maps, and get detailed fare code data. Receive alerts for seat openings, aircraft changes, and upgrade opportunities to travel smarter.

Highlights
  • Reward seat availability search
  • Live cabin maps with seat availability
  • Seat recommendations and ratings
  • Starlink Wi-Fi availability tracking
  • Aircraft change notifications
  • Fare code data and upgrade availability
  • Flight tracking and saved flights
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Search for reward seat availability, view live cabin maps and see detailed fare code data all in one place. Be the first to know when seats and upgrades become available. We’re an independent team of frequent flyers building the tools that help others travel smarter. We don’t show ads to our users and have no affiliation with any airlines or credit cards. REWARD SEAT SEARCH Check which flights and cabins have reward seats available. Search for a full month of reward seat availability on selected airlines. LIVE CABIN MAPS See which seats are available in every cabin, with live data displayed on AeroLOPA maps. Set alerts that will trigger when your preferred seat opens up. SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS Get detailed insights and ratings for every seat on the plane to ensure you always travel in maximum comfort. STARLINK AVAILABILITY TRACKING We show the % chance your flight has Starlink Wi-Fi and confirm availability once the tail number is assigned. AIRCRAFT CHANGE NOTIFICATIONS Be the first to know if the flight you're due to travel changes aircraft or cabin type. FARE CODE DATA View fare bucket data, upgrade availability and flight load on each route. TRACK YOUR FLIGHTS Save your upcoming flights to the Planepoints app to monitor aircraft equipment changes and if cabin upgrades become available. GET ALERTS Receive a push notification when your seat map or reward alerts are triggered. We check availability 24/7 to ensure you never miss an opportunity to use your miles or to reserve the best seat. MAJOR AIRLINES SUPPORTED We support many of the world’s leading airlines including AerLingus, Air France, American Airlines, ANA, Alaska, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Finnair, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Qatar Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet. We’re adding more airlines every month, with a full list available on our developer website. GET MORE WITH PRO Access Planepoint’s extensive feature set, with full flight seat maps and reward availability across all cabins, including business and first class. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Yonder

Track live aircraft on an interactive map, explore airport departures and arrivals, and discover aviation events. Offers 3D flight following and detailed aircraft information. Some advanced features require a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Live aircraft tracking on interactive map
  • 3D flight following with satellite scenery
  • Airport departure and arrival boards
  • Detailed flight and aircraft information
  • Aviation event reports
  • Search flights and airports
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Meet Yonder, the flight tracker built by pilots. Explore live aircraft, airport departures and arrivals, and the stories behind the flights. FOLLOW FLIGHTS IN 3D Watch aircraft on an interactive map. Open a flight for its callsign, aircraft type, altitude, speed, registration and available route details. Follow aircraft in 3D and explore satellite scenery and mountain terrain with Premium. EXPLORE AIRPORTS Browse departure and arrival boards with a globe showing flight destinations. Discover airport information, runway layouts, weather and frequencies. UNDERSTAND THE EVENTS Premium brings together noteworthy aviation reports, including TCAS advisories and ACARS messages, with available aircraft context and event replays. Reports may be preliminary; causes and outcomes are not always confirmed. DISCOVER WHAT'S OVERHEAD Find nearby aircraft, search flights and airports, and explore aircraft types. Includes an Apple Watch companion. Some features require an optional Premium subscription. Coverage and data availability vary. Yonder is for information and exploration, not operational navigation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Planepoints4 screens
Yonder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planepoints at 4.0 against Yonder's 3.0. Planepoints also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). Yonder's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Planepoints sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Yonder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planepoints holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Planepoints's written reviews are positive against 100% of Yonder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planepoints ships an update every 2 weeks, Yonder every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Planepoints versus Yonder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanepointsYonder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkumuva Digital LtdRadical Sloth

Customer experience

Planepoints

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Yonder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Planepoints

Subscriptions2
  • Planepoints Pro$9.991 Month
  • Planepoints Pro Annual$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Yonder

Subscriptions2
  • PlanesFYI Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PlanesFYI Premium - Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Planepoints free?
Planepoints is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yonder free?
Yonder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planepoints or Yonder?
Planepoints is rated higher. Planepoints averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Yonder averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Planepoints or Yonder have ads?
Neither Planepoints nor Yonder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planepoints or Yonder?
Planepoints ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yonder every 8 months. Most recently, Planepoints was updated on November 8, 2026 and Yonder on November 7, 2026.

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