Zephy vs RangeBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zephy
Discover aircraft flying overhead with a live radar and compass. Track specific planes to see their origin and destination, or find the closest aircraft with a single tap. Enjoy a simple, clutter-free experience for sky-watchers.
- Live aircraft radar
- Filter by distance, altitude, direction
- Track specific aircraft
- View aircraft origin and destination
- Built-in compass
- Track closest plane button
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Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved looking up a the sky, wondering where the planes are headed towards. It’s just, there is something magical about spotting a plane and letting my imagination go wild, guessing where planes are coming from, trying to guess what model a plane is. That’s why I made Zephy. It’s a little app for people (like me) who just can’t stop watching the skies above. So, what can Zephy do? With Zephy, you can do more than just look. You can see what aircraft are flying above you with the radar, filter them by distance, altitude, direction, or only show the aircrafts that are in the air. You can even track a specific aircraft and see where it came from, where it’s going, and get directional input with the built-in compass. Or, if you’re feeling lazy, just use the “Track Closest Plane” button and Zephy will pick the nearest one for you. And now for the million dollar question. Why Zephy? I made it to be simple, personal, and clutter-free. No overwhelming data, no feeling like you’re in a crowded control tower. Just an app for people, who (like me) can’t resist looking up and seeing what’s flying above them. And if there are clouds in the way, you can always use the radar to find where the planes are.
RangeBuddy
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RangeBuddy estimates how far your electric car can still go. Enter your state of charge, your average consumption, and your battery capacity – RangeBuddy does the math and shows your remaining range in kilometers or miles. What makes it special: RangeBuddy works with Siri, so you can control it hands-free while you drive. Just say: "RangeBuddy, get range" "RangeBuddy, set SoC" "RangeBuddy, set consumption" "RangeBuddy, set SoC and consumption" Features: • Hands-free control - RangeBuddy works with Siri • Live range that updates instantly as you adjust the values • Kilometers & miles, plus multiple consumption units (kWh/100km, mi/kWh, Wh/mi) Good to know: • RangeBuddy can't access your car's data – you enter all values yourself. • Siri only accepts whole numbers for now (iOS 26).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Zephy at 13.0 against RangeBuddy's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Zephy | RangeBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (143 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Moes | Stephan Weber |
In-app purchases
Zephy
No in-app purchases
RangeBuddy
No in-app purchases







