Comparison

Forens vs Lufthaven

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

Head to head
About

Forens

Features
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Stay informed with real-time NS train updates for your daily commute. See delays, platform changes, and crowding at a glance — on iPhone and Apple Watch. Forens keeps your daily commute on track with real-time train updates from NS (Dutch Railways). Designed for everyday travelers in the Netherlands, Forens helps you stay informed, travel prepared, and make every commute a little smoother. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Get real-time updates on delays, cancellations, platform changes, and crowding — all in a single clear overview. MADE FOR YOUR ROUTINE Create routes for your regular commutes and see if your next journey is on schedule well before it starts. SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING View disruptions and planned maintenance at your nearby and favorite stations. Whether you are heading to work or school, or on your way home, Forens helps you spot disruptions early so you can adjust your journey in advance. ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Check updates on your Apple Watch or glance at widgets for quick travel insights. FREE TO TRY Start your 14-day free trial and experience everything Forens offers, from unlimited routes to seamless syncing across devices. After the trial, continue your commute with a monthly or yearly subscription that keeps you informed, prepared, and always one step ahead. NOTE Forens is built for commuters in the Netherlands and provides information for NS (Dutch Railways) trains only. --- Privacy Policy https://forens.app/en/privacy Terms of Service https://forens.app/en/terms Apple EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lufthaven

Track your entire travel journey from home to the gate. Get live flight status, gate information, security wait times, and even see your plane on a map. Receive alerts for delays and gate changes, and follow friends and family's flights.

Highlights
  • Live flight tracking on map
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Security and TSA wait times
  • Gate, terminal, and bag belt information
  • Delay and gate change alerts
  • Connection time checks
  • Follow friends and family flights
Features
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Lufthaven is a flight tracker for the whole trip, from your door to the gate. Follow a flight and see what happens next: how long security takes, where your plane is, which gate to go to, and when you'll land. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Live Activities and the Dynamic Island for every flight you follow • A countdown to takeoff and landing, then your gate and bag belt • At US airports, the takeoff queue: how many planes are ahead of you and the runway you're waiting for • Widgets for your next flight on the Home Screen, the Lock Screen and in StandBy WHERE'S MY PLANE • The aircraft flying in to operate your flight, live on the map • Whether it's running late, and whether that makes your flight late • A notification when it lands SECURITY AND TSA WAIT TIMES • The security wait at your departure airport, with PreCheck where it's reported • A typical day, so you know when lines build • At Amsterdam Schiphol, each step from checkpoint to gate GATES, DELAYS AND ALERTS • Gate, terminal and bag belt as soon as they're known • Alerts for delays and gate changes, and for boarding, last call and gate closed where the airport publishes them • Connections checked gate to gate, with a clear answer when they're too tight ASK SIRI • "What's my flight status in Lufthaven?", "Where's my plane in Lufthaven?" and "How long is security in Lufthaven?" • Your saved flights in Spotlight, and My Flights in Control Center, on the Lock Screen or the Action button LIVE MAP • Watch your plane move, with the line it has flown • See the traffic around it at the airport ALSO • Starlink Wi‑Fi: whether your plane is likely to have it • The weather at your arrival airport for when you land • Immigration waits on arrival at supported airports • Follow family and friends and see their flights as they happen • In English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese Flight information depends on airline, airport and data-provider coverage and may change or arrive late. Always follow official airline and airport instructions. SUBSCRIPTIONS Lufthaven offers weekly, monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Pricing and included features are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://lufthaven.app/flight-tracker/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional terms: https://lufthaven.app/flight-tracker/terms

Screenshots

Forens4 screens
Lufthaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lufthaven at every 4 days against Forens's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Forens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lufthaven sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forens ships an update every 10 days, Lufthaven every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Forens versus Lufthaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForensLufthaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeo MakkinjeCompiler Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Forens

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$4.991 Year
3 purchases

Lufthaven

Subscriptions3
  • Lufthaven Weekly7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Lufthaven Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Lufthaven Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Forens free?
Forens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lufthaven free?
Lufthaven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forens or Lufthaven have ads?
Neither Forens nor Lufthaven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forens or Lufthaven?
Forens ships an update every 10 days, and Lufthaven every 4 days. Most recently, Forens was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lufthaven on November 5, 2026.

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