# FlySafe vs FlightDeck

The clearest difference is monetization model: FlySafe at free with in-app purchases against FlightDeck's subscription. FlySafe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). FlightDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (19% vs 10%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlySafe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and FlightDeck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FlySafe against 4.6 for FlightDeck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 650 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of FlySafe's written reviews are positive against 19% of FlightDeck's.

FlySafe ships an update every 9 days, FlightDeck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlySafe | FlightDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flysafe-flight-safety-score/id6746062220/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 650 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **18.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #139 | **#30** |
| Size | 65 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jinx Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814974461) | [JAC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867627998) |

## What reviewers say

### FlySafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flysafe-flight-safety-score/id6746062220)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides predictive flight safety scores based on historical data, pilot experience, and aircraft reliability. It allows users to review related past accidents and access a global accident database to understand historical risks before booking. A community feature offers support for anxious travelers.

**Highlights:** Predictive flight safety scores, Pilot, aircraft, maintenance, and turbulence scores, Related past accident reviews, Global aviation accident database, Community support for travelers, Historical risk analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $37.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $47.99 | per year |


### FlightDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides real-time flight tracking with AI-generated insights, offering context beyond raw data. It highlights notable aircraft, weather conditions, and airport details, with customizable alerts and emergency detection.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking map, AI-generated flight briefs, Notable aircraft spotting, Weather intelligence overlays, Detailed airport information, Customizable flight alerts, Emergency squawk detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlightDeck Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| FlightDeck Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| FlightDeck Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| FlightDeck Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| FlightDeck Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| FlightDeck Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlySafe free?

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

### Is FlightDeck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlySafe or FlightDeck?

FlySafe is rated higher. FlySafe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 650 ratings, while FlightDeck averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do FlySafe or FlightDeck have ads?

FlightDeck shows ads; FlySafe does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlySafe or FlightDeck?

FlySafe ships an update every 9 days, and FlightDeck every 4 days. Most recently, FlySafe was updated on September 21, 2026 and FlightDeck on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FlySafe or FlightDeck?

FlySafe currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and FlightDeck at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*