TheFlightWall vs LI Train Alerts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheFlightWall
Easily set up and customize your FlightWall device. Configure location, aircraft filters, display layouts, and track individual flights to visualize air traffic around you.
- Configure location
- Aircraft filters
- Display layout settings
- Track individual flights
- Visualize air traffic
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TheFlightWall app allows you to setup and configure your FlightWall’s settings such as location, aircraft filters, display layout, tracking individual flights, and more. Download the app to setup your FlightWall and see the aviation around you!
LI Train Alerts
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LI Train Alerts monitors and catalogs special train activity derived from New York-area rail feed data. Get push notifications when a new special appears and browse a rolling 100 event history in a simple feed. Data is provided by our server and may be delayed; always verify service details in official transit tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheFlightWall at none against LI Train Alerts's 3. TheFlightWall also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence 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. LI Train Alerts sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TheFlightWall asks for nothing beyond the download.
TheFlightWall ships an update every 9 days, LI Train Alerts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheFlightWall | LI Train Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (101 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheFlightWall | ANTHONY PAGANINI |
In-app purchases
TheFlightWall
No in-app purchases
LI Train Alerts
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Questions
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