AI Spotter vs MODE 1090
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AI Spotter
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AI Spotter is the ultimate tool for aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters, and curious travelers. Simply point your camera at any aircraft and get instant, AI-powered identification with detailed information about the plane and its flight. Near Instant AI Identification • Point your camera at any aircraft • Advanced AI recognizes plane type, airline, and registration • Works with photos from your library too • Get results in seconds Live Flight Matching • Automatically matches identified planes with real-time flight data • See flight number, route, altitude, and speed • Track nearby flights in your area • Access comprehensive flight information Smart AI Assistant • Ask questions about any identified aircraft • Learn about plane specifications and history • Get details about airlines and routes • Natural conversation interface Spotting History • Save all your identifications • Browse your complete spotting history • Revisit past chats and information • Track your aviation journey Perfect For: • Aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters • Travelers curious about overhead aircraft • Students learning about aviation • Anyone fascinated by planesAI Spotter is the ultimate tool for aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters, and curious travelers. Simply point your camera at any aircraft and get instant, By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MODE 1090
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Know what's flying overhead. Track aircraft live, point your iPhone at the sky and turn real sightings into your own aircraft collection. Start with live radar, scanning and collecting for free. No account needed to get started. YOUR SKY, LIVE • See nearby aircraft on a clear radar with altitude, speed and aircraft photos when available. • Explore the interactive flight map, browse the list of nearby aircraft and watch aircraft arriving at or departing from an airport. • Switch between aircraft silhouettes, ATC data blocks and a minimal radar view. SCAN IT. COLLECT IT. • Point your iPhone at an aircraft to find out what you're looking at. No photo upload needed. • Collect real sightings across aircraft types, airlines and registrations. Add notes and revisit your scan history. • See your collected aircraft on the map, complete daily missions, earn XP, level up and unlock achievements. • Share the hobby with friends and compare your progress. GET CLOSER WITH MODE 1090 PRO • Rotate, zoom and explore available 3D aircraft models and liveries. • Search live aircraft worldwide by callsign, registration or ICAO code, then follow a flight on the map. • Discover flight routes when available, save more aircraft favorites and revisit flight history. • Keep airport spotting in view with Live Activities on supported iPhones, where available. • Enjoy radar without the inactivity pause, spoken aviation callouts in English, custom radar colors and app icons. • Export your sighting notes for use beyond the app. ON YOUR PHONE, TABLET AND WRIST Enjoy spotting on iPhone and iPad, with a live radar on Apple Watch. With an optional account, you can sync your collection for free between iPhone and iPad. You can also export your collection data. No ads. Camera images stay on your device. Flight coverage, routes and model availability vary. MODE 1090 is for plane spotting and observation, not navigation or flight operations. MODE 1090 Pro is an optional subscription. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy: https://mode1090.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://mode1090.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MODE 1090 at 5 against AI Spotter's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AI Spotter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and MODE 1090 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AI Spotter | MODE 1090 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patricio Vicens | Alexander Stolte |
In-app purchases
AI Spotter
- Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
- Premium Yearly - Best Value$39.991 Year
MODE 1090
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annually$34.991 Year









