Comparison

FrequentFlyer vs Virgin Atlantic

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

Head to head
About

FrequentFlyer

Features
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Never guess where to credit a flight again. FrequentFlyer's AI instantly calculates your best mileage return, finds airport lounges you qualify for, and tracks elite status across every loyalty program — Oneworld, Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and beyond. Key Features: - Optimal Crediting: Instantly find the top program for your flight (by route, class, or alliance). - Status Dashboard: Track progress toward elite tiers with real-time updates. - Multi-Airline Sync: Monitor miles, segments, and perks across all your loyalty accounts. - Smart Alerts: Get notified when you’re close to status or could earn more elsewhere. - Alliance Insights: Leverage partner networks like Star Alliance, Oneworld & SkyTeam. Perfect For: Business travelers juggling multiple airlines Points collectors chasing rewards Status chasers aiming for Lounge Access Download FrequentFlyer—turn every flight into a smarter step toward your next upgrade! FrequentFlyer currently supports all oneworld Airlines (British Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Japan Airlines, etc.) and Lufthansa Group Airlines (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, etc). More to come. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Virgin Atlantic

Manage all aspects of your travel with this app. View upcoming trips, check in, select seats and meals, and receive live updates. Track your loyalty program progress and access personalized support.

Highlights
  • View upcoming journeys
  • Manage trip details (seats, meals)
  • Mobile check-in with boarding pass
  • Live journey notifications
  • Track Flying Club points and tier
  • Personalized travel support
Features
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Plans, places, and possibilities. Everything you need to travel with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays, with smart updates and personal support built in. Meet the Virgin Atlantic app. Keep every trip and holiday together, see your Flying Club tier progress at a glance, and get the details (and help) you need, exactly when you need them. Every trip, right here: See upcoming journeys at a glance Choose seats and meals, request assistance, and manage the finishing touches Treat yourself to an upgrade when the moment’s right View your Virgin Atlantic Holidays itinerary alongside your flights, so every detail is right where you need it. Check in, sorted: Check in on your phone and keep your boarding pass close Scan passports to add each guest’s details quickly Updates, as they happen: Live journey notifications Less refreshing. More knowing. Flying Club at your fingertips: Track points and tier progress wherever you are See how close you are to your next reward Virgin Atlantic Concierge: Personal support throughout your journey Help with trip info, your account, and the things you’d rather not have to figure out mid-travel Designed for every kind of traveller. Simple to use, built with accessibility in mind, and focused on keeping your details secure. Whether you’re flying with us for the first time or you know your way around the Clubhouse, this is travel made smoother - from this trip to the next.

Screenshots

FrequentFlyer4 screens
Virgin Atlantic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virgin Atlantic at none against FrequentFlyer's 4. Virgin Atlantic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). FrequentFlyer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. FrequentFlyer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Virgin Atlantic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrequentFlyer ships an update monthly, Virgin Atlantic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FrequentFlyer versus Virgin Atlantic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequentFlyerVirgin Atlantic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB356 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca Matthew MeurerVirgin Atlantic Airways Limited

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FrequentFlyer

Subscriptions3
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - 1 Week$3.997 Days
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - 1 Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - Lifetime$249.99
None

Virgin Atlantic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FrequentFlyer free?
FrequentFlyer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virgin Atlantic free?
Virgin Atlantic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FrequentFlyer or Virgin Atlantic have ads?
FrequentFlyer shows ads; Virgin Atlantic does not.
Which is updated more often, FrequentFlyer or Virgin Atlantic?
FrequentFlyer ships an update monthly, and Virgin Atlantic every 9 days. Most recently, FrequentFlyer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Virgin Atlantic on October 16, 2026.

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