wheresTHAT vs PlanesFYI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
wheresTHAT
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Ever looked out an airplane window and wondered "What IS that down there?" wheresTHAT answers that question in real-time. Whether you're flying at 30,000 feet or driving cross-country, wheresTHAT shows you exactly what's below — discovering landmarks, cities, natural wonders, and hidden gems you'd never know existed. FLIGHT MODE Enter your flight number and watch as fascinating places appear below you in real-time. That mountain range? The Rockies. That massive lake? Lake Tahoe. That historic site? Independence Hall. Transform boring flight time into an educational adventure. Perfect for curious travelers, geography enthusiasts, and anyone who loves discovering new places. DRIVING MODE Turn on GPS tracking and discover amazing locations as you drive. wheresTHAT shows you points of interest nearby — restaurants, landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and local attractions you might otherwise miss. Perfect for: - Road trips and scenic drives - Finding interesting stops along your route - Exploring new cities and regions - Making every drive an adventure AUGMENTED REALITY VIEW Point your camera at the horizon and see places labeled in real-time through AR. Know what you're looking at instantly, whether it's a distant mountain peak, a famous building, or a natural landmark. FEATURES - Real-time flight tracking with live location discovery - GPS-based driving mode for road trips - AR camera overlay with compass navigation - Google Maps integration with directions - Save favorite locations for future trips - Trip history to remember your discoveries - Works worldwide with millions of points of interest Turn every journey into a discovery adventure. Download wheresTHAT and never wonder "what's that?" again. Perfect for travelers, adventurers, geography lovers, and curious minds.
PlanesFYI
Explore the skies with a live 3D flight tracker and radar. See aircraft positions on a detailed satellite map, view flight information, and discover planes overhead. Includes airport data and Apple Watch integration.
- Live 3D flight tracking
- Compass-based radar
- Flight search by callsign/registration
- 3D airport maps and data
- Find aircraft overhead
- Apple Watch integration
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Planes.fyi is the free 3D flight tracker that puts you right on the runway — now on iPhone and Apple Watch. Watch live aircraft move across a stunning 3D satellite map with real airport layouts, runways, and terrain. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a student pilot, or just curious about the plane flying over your house — planes.fyi gives you the most immersive way to explore the sky. LIVE 3D FLIGHT TRACKING See real-time aircraft positions on a beautiful 3D map. Tap any plane to see its callsign, aircraft type, altitude, speed, heading, and registration. View aircraft photos, detailed specs, and interactive 3D models. RADAR Track aircraft around you with a live compass-based radar. Pinch to zoom from 100 feet to 25 nautical miles. Tap any contact to see its full flight details, route, and aircraft info. FLIGHT SEARCH Look up any active flight by callsign, registration, or flight number. See live status, route progress, and aircraft details. AIRPORT MAPS & DATA Explore airports worldwide with 3D satellite views, runway layouts, and taxiway geometry. See which runways are actively in use, check METAR and TAF weather reports, and browse airport frequencies. FIND WHAT'S OVERHEAD Discover which aircraft are flying above your current location. Perfect for plane spotting from your backyard. SEARCH & DISCOVER Search airports by name, ICAO code, IATA code, or city. Save your favorites and quickly access recently viewed airports. Browse a full directory of aircraft types with specs and 3D models. APPLE WATCH Track flights from your wrist. The watch app features a live radar and an Identify mode — raise your wrist toward the sky and planes.fyi uses motion sensors to match the aircraft you're pointing at. See callsign, type, altitude, route, and photos right on your watch. BUILT BY PILOTS planes.fyi is built by pilots who believe flight tracking should be beautiful and intuitive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: wheresTHAT at 15.1 against PlanesFYI's 17.0. 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 | wheresTHAT | PlanesFYI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Tobin | Radical Sloth |
In-app purchases
wheresTHAT
No in-app purchases
PlanesFYI
No in-app purchases
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