FlightFox vs LA Metro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlightFox
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FlightFox helps you find ultra-cheap, rare and mistake fares you won’t see anywhere else. It scans thousands of routes daily to deliver you the best flight deals. Whether you’re planning a vacation or hopping on a spontaneous trip, FlightFox makes sure you always fly for less. - Access deals from 100+ airlines - Find and track deals from your home airport - Discover ultra cheap and mistake fares before they vanish Note: A subscription is required to unlock and access all the flight deals. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. Subscription length: Weekly or Annually Terms of service: https://flightfox.vercel.app/terms Privacy: https://flightfox.vercel.app/privacy
LA Metro
Plan your journeys across Los Angeles with real-time transit information. Get step-by-step directions, track buses and trains live, and receive important service alerts to travel with confidence.
- Trip planning with bus and rail routes
- Real-time ride tracking
- Service alerts for disruptions
- Nearby departures information
- Step-by-step navigation
- Save favorite trips and stations
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Plan your trip, track your ride, and stay informed with accurate information straight from Metro. The Official LA Metro app helps you travel across Los Angeles with confidence. Get real-time arrivals, step-by-step directions, and service alerts so you always know when to go and what to expect. • Plan your trip: Find the best route using bus and rail. Choose the fastest option or plan ahead. • Track your ride in real time: See live bus and train locations and know when your ride will arrive. • Check service alerts: Stay informed about delays, disruptions, and changes before you leave. • Get nearby departures: Quickly view the next buses and trains near you. • See step-by-step navigation: Follow guided directions so you never miss your stop. • Save your favorites: Store frequent trips and stations for faster planning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LA Metro at none against FlightFox's 2. LA Metro also leads on chart position (#210 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). FlightFox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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. FlightFox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LA Metro asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlightFox ships an update every 2 days, LA Metro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlightFox | LA Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #210 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Travel Arrow LLC | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
In-app purchases
FlightFox
- FlightFox Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- FlightFox Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
LA Metro
No in-app purchases
