Comparison

FlightTracky vs Flight PA

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

Head to head
About

FlightTracky

Monitor flight statuses in real-time. Get updates on departures, arrivals, and delays for your journeys. Essential for travelers to stay informed.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight tracking
  • Departure and arrival monitoring
  • Delay notifications
  • Traveler information
  • Status updates
Features
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Track your flights

About

Flight PA

This app provides real-time flight status updates and alerts for business travelers and airline crew. It automatically adds flights from booking confirmations and consolidates itineraries into a single view, helping users manage travel disruptions with confidence.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight status updates
  • Automatic flight addition via email forwarding
  • Consolidated trip itinerary view
  • Delay and schedule change alerts
  • Push notifications for critical updates
  • Supports major airlines and booking platforms
Features
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Control Your Travel. Know What’s Coming. For business travelers and airline crew, a delayed flight isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a missed connection, a rescheduled meeting, a day unravelling in real time. Flight PA keeps you informed and in control before that happens. Know before it hits you Find out about disruptions before they reach your gate. Flight PA surfaces delays, schedule changes, and status updates as they happen — giving you time to adapt and recover, not just react. Add flights without lifting a finger Already have your flights booked? Forward your booking confirmation email to your personal Flight PA address and your flights are added automatically — no manual entry needed. Works with confirmation emails from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and most major airlines and booking platforms. Your entire trip in one place Multiple flights, complex itineraries, rotating crew schedules — all of it in a single clean view. Upcoming flights, confirmed details, and critical updates without the constant switching between airline apps. Information that’s actually useful Departure times, aircraft details, live status changes. The practical information that matters for your journey, delivered when there’s still time to act on it. Travel with confidence, not anxiety No more gate surprises. No more refreshing hoping the information has updated. The quiet confidence of knowing you’re ahead of whatever’s coming. Free: Add and track flights. View live status updates. Your first 3 flights include all premium features free — no time limit, no commitment. Premium: Instant push notifications the moment your flight changes. Forward booking confirmations to add flights automatically. Cloud backup so your flights sync across devices. Frequently Asked Questions What is Flight PA? Flight PA is a real-time flight tracker for iOS, built for frequent travelers and airline crew. Get instant push notifications for delays, gate changes, and cancellations the moment they happen. Does Flight PA work for American Airlines flights? Yes. Flight PA tracks all American Airlines flights in real time. Add any flight number and receive status updates the moment something changes. Does Flight PA work for Delta and United Airlines? Yes. Flight PA tracks Delta and United Airlines flights across their full networks, including real-time delay alerts and gate change notifications. Does Flight PA work for Southwest and JetBlue? Yes. Flight PA supports Southwest and JetBlue routes, giving you live status updates and push notifications across their networks. Can I track flights at New York JFK and Los Angeles? Yes. Flight PA covers all major US airports including JFK, LAX, Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), plus airports worldwide. Can I add flights automatically from a booking confirmation email? Yes. Every Flight PA account includes a personal forwarding address. Forward any booking confirmation and your flights are added automatically. Works with American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, Southwest, JetBlue, and all major booking platforms. Is Flight PA free? Yes. Your first 3 flights include all premium features at no cost — push notifications, email forwarding, and cloud sync. After that, a subscription unlocks the full premium experience. What subscription plans are available? Weekly, monthly, and annual plans. Manage your subscription directly through the App Store. Is Flight PA available on iPhone? Yes — Flight PA is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Who is Flight PA designed for? Frequent business travelers, airline crew managing rotating schedules, and anyone who needs reliable, real-time flight information.

Screenshots

FlightTracky3 screens
Flight PA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightTracky at none against Flight PA's 9. FlightTracky also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Flight PA's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26). On price, ads 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. Flight PA sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per 7 days. FlightTracky asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightTracky ships an update every 5 days, Flight PA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
FlightTracky versus Flight PA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightTrackyFlight PA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS2616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKush ShahJoshua Williams

In-app purchases

None

FlightTracky

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Flight PA

Subscriptions5
  • Premium (weekly)$2.007 Days
  • Premium (monthly)$5.001 Month
  • Premium annual (week trial)7 Days trial$40.001 Year
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  • Premium annual (month trial)1 Month trial$40.001 Year
  • Premium (Annual)$40.001 Year
One-time4
  • 1x Flight Credit$1.00
  • 3x Flight Credits$2.59
  • 5x Flight Credits$4.00
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  • Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is FlightTracky free?
FlightTracky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight PA free?
Flight PA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightTracky or Flight PA have ads?
Neither FlightTracky nor Flight PA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightTracky or Flight PA?
FlightTracky ships an update every 5 days, and Flight PA every 3 weeks. Most recently, FlightTracky was updated on October 30, 2026 and Flight PA on October 18, 2026.

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