Comparison

FlightMate vs InFlight Tracker

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

Head to head
About

FlightMate

Automates flight and duty logging with comprehensive records for flights, simulators, and regulatory compliance. Offers smart currency monitoring, roster integration, and performance analytics. Supports multiple international logbook formats and secure data syncing.

Highlights
  • Automated flight and duty logging
  • Comprehensive flight and simulator records
  • EASA/FAA/ICAO/CCAR/TC FTL monitoring
  • Smarter currency monitoring
  • Roster integration and automation
  • Pilot performance and analytics reports
  • Secure iCloud sync
Features
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-Automated Flight & Duty Logging Log flights directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Flight times, routes, aircraft details, and duty data are captured automatically — minimizing manual input and reducing errors. -Comprehensive Flight & Simulator Records Record every flight, duty, and simulator session with full operational detail: • Aircraft type & registration • Routes, times, landings & approaches • Simulator type, remarks, and training notes -Regulatory Compliance & Fatigue Monitoring • EASA FTL Monitoring Full EASA Flight Time Limitation calculations with: • FDP, duty, and rest compliance • Extended Recovery Rest tracking • Automated alerts before limits are exceeded • FAA Acclimatization Monitoring Automatically tracks time-zone changes and acclimatization status in accordance with FAA guidance — with clear warnings and alerts. Expanded International Logbook & FTL Support • Transport Canada–compliant logbook format with integrated duty & rest monitoring • China (CAAC) logbook format with duty & rest tracking • Japan (JCAB) duty & rest monitoring added • Adaptable international duty & rest engine, allowing country-specific rule sets Smarter Currency Monitoring • New visual indicators make license, medical, and recency status instantly clear • FRM (Fatigue Risk Management) Monitoring Track cumulative fatigue risk with intelligent alerts to support safe scheduling and decision-making. - Roster Integration & Automation • Automatic roster entry and logging • Company-specific roster imports • Roster vs. actual flight time comparison • Accurate duty reconstruction without manual re-entry - Pilot Performance & Analytics Generate professional performance reports: • Planned roster vs. actual flight comparison • Duty efficiency and utilization analysis • Detailed filters by date, aircraft, airport, captaincy, simulator, or duty type Export clean PDF summaries for airline reviews, audits, and interviews. - EASA / FAA / ICAO / CCAR / TC Logbook Exports Create official logbook exports in globally accepted formats, ready for: • Airline audits • Check rides • Simulator assessments • Career interviews - Certificates & Endorsement Tracking • Medical certificates • Licenses & type ratings • Language proficiency • Dangerous Goods Operation Endorsements Automatic expiry monitoring with timely alerts. - Advanced Sync & Data Security • Fully automatic iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optional manual sync control for maximum flexibility • Secure storage — your data stays private and protected - Easy Data Migration Import your existing records from: • Other logbook apps • Airline exports • Spreadsheet formats Move your history without losing data or accuracy. - Refined Experience • Continuous UI enhancements • Stability improvements and minor fixes • Optimized performance for daily professional use - Plans & Access • Free Plan Create and manage up to 50 flight entries with essential logbook tools. • Pro Subscription Unlock: • Unlimited entries • Automated flight & roster logging • EASA / FAA / FRM monitoring • Simulator tracking • Advanced analytics & reporting • Lifetime Access for Existing Users All users who purchased before version 4.26.2 retain full lifetime access — no subscription required. Whether you’re managing airline rosters, tracking fatigue compliance, or maintaining a career-ready logbook, Pilot Logbook delivers the precision, automation, and regulatory confidence modern pilots expect. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://erolmurathan.com/privacy-policy

About

InFlight Tracker

Track live air traffic on a detailed map, view flight details, and monitor ATC activity. Pin flights to your Lock Screen for real-time updates without opening the app. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and pilots.

Highlights
  • Real-time air traffic map
  • Detailed flight information
  • ATC sector monitoring
  • Lock Screen Live Activities
  • Flight plan and route viewing
  • Customizable flight watchlist
Features
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Inflight turns your iPhone into a live window on the world’s skies. Watch real-time air traffic glide across a smooth, native map. Tap any aircraft to see its route, altitude, speed, and live ETA. Follow the pilots you care about, keep an eye on which ATC sectors are staffed, and pin a flight to your Lock Screen so you can track it gate to gate — without ever opening the app. Whether you’re a hardcore flight simmer, a virtual airline pilot, or just love watching planes, Inflight is built to feel fast, fluid, and right at home on iOS. LIVE TRAFFIC, IN REAL TIME • Every aircraft on a fluid, GPU-smooth map — globe or flat view • Tap any flight for callsign, aircraft, livery, route, and live speed & altitude • Powerful filters: airline, aircraft type, altitude, VA, and more • Clean labels and airline badges so the map reads at a glance ATC & AIRSPACE • See exactly which ATC sectors are staffed right now • Airport windows with active controllers, frequencies, and traffic FLIGHT PLANS & ROUTES • View filed routes with waypoints, altitudes, and distances • Scheduled, actual, and estimated departure & arrival times LOCK SCREEN LIVE ACTIVITIES • Pin a flight and follow it from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Live ETA, distance remaining, and progress — updated automatically • Track several flights at once PILOTS & COMMUNITY • Build a watchlist and get notified when your pilots go live • Rich pilot profiles and stats • Community aircraft photos on real flights SEE MORE, DO MORE • Weather layers: radar, clouds, wind, and SIGMETs • North Atlantic Track (NAT) overlays ——— Inflight Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. • Inflight Pro Annual — $19.99/year • Inflight Pro Monthly — $1.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://inflight.info/privacy

Screenshots

FlightMate4 screens
InFlight Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FlightMate at freemium against InFlight Tracker's subscription. FlightMate also leads on device support (4 vs 2). InFlight Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. FlightMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and InFlight Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FlightMate against 5.0 for InFlight Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightMate ships an update every 4 weeks, InFlight Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlightMate versus InFlight Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightMateInFlight Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErol MURATHANAntony Reyes

Customer experience

FlightMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

InFlight Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightMate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
3 purchases

InFlight Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Inflight Pro — 1 month$1.991 Month
  • Inflight Pro — 12 months$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inflight Pro$1.99

Questions

Is FlightMate free?
FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InFlight Tracker free?
InFlight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlightMate or InFlight Tracker?
FlightMate and InFlight Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do FlightMate or InFlight Tracker have ads?
Neither FlightMate nor InFlight Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightMate or InFlight Tracker?
FlightMate ships an update every 4 weeks, and InFlight Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on October 30, 2026 and InFlight Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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