Comparison

Flight Radar Tracker vs Flight Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Flight Radar Tracker

Features
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Flight Radar Tracker lets you track any flight worldwide in real time. Watch aircraft move on the live map, check departures and arrivals, explore detailed flight status, and set smart alerts so you never miss takeoff or landing. Features: • Live Map: Track flights anywhere with real-time aircraft details. • Flight Status: Check departure, arrival, delays, and gate info. • Airports: Browse Top 10 arrivals & departures for free, unlock full 24h boards with premium. • Aircraft Photos: See real planes and liveries. • Smart Alerts: Notifications for departures, arrivals, and flight status changes. • Weather: Premium users get integrated METAR airport weather. • Map Styles: Customize themes and filters to fit your style. Plans: • Free: Live map, flight info, search, aircraft photos, ads supported. • Plus: Full boards, exact altitude/speed, weather, no ads, alerts. • Pro: Advanced tools for professionals and enthusiasts. Why Choose Us:
Perfect for travelers, families waiting for loved ones, and aviation fans. Stay informed with an elegant, fast, and reliable flight tracking app.

About

Flight Tracker

This app provides real-time flight tracking on an interactive map, showing aircraft routes, speed, and altitude. Get live airport arrival and departure information, and search for specific flights. Ideal for travelers and aviation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight tracking
  • Interactive aircraft map
  • Detailed flight information
  • Live airport arrivals/departures
  • Search by flight number or airport
Features
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Real-Time Flight Tracking & Live Aircraft Map Flight Tracker: Live Air Radar turns your phone into a powerful live aviation radar. Track flights worldwide in real time, explore aircraft routes on an interactive map, and view detailed flight and airport information—all in a clean, modern interface. Perfect for travelers, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and anyone curious about what’s flying overhead. Live Flight Tracking • Watch planes move in real time across the globe • Tap any aircraft to see its route, airline, speed, and altitude • Follow flights smoothly from departure to arrival Detailed Flight Information • Real-time departure & arrival status • Aircraft type, registration, and live telemetry • Speed, altitude, heading, and flight progress Airport Arrivals & Departures • View live arrivals and departures for any airport • See on-ground aircraft and recent movements • Browse flights with clear timelines Search & Explore • Search by flight number, airport, or aircraft • Instantly find and follow any flight Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/flight-tracker-live-app/privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/flight-tracker-live-app/terms

Screenshots

Flight Radar Tracker4 screens
Flight Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Tracker at none against Flight Radar Tracker's shown. Flight Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Radar Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Flight Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Radar Tracker ships an update monthly, Flight Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Flight Radar Tracker versus Flight Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Radar TrackerFlight Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSaasAppify LLCInts Graveris

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flight Radar Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
2 purchases

Flight Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Live Flight Subscription$19.997 Days
  • Annual Live Flight Subscription$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Flight Radar Tracker free?
Flight Radar Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Tracker free?
Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Radar Tracker or Flight Tracker have ads?
Flight Radar Tracker shows ads; Flight Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight Radar Tracker or Flight Tracker?
Flight Radar Tracker ships an update monthly, and Flight Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Flight Radar Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Flight Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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