Comparison

Flight Tracker vs Status.Flights

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

Head to head
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

About

Status.Flights

This app provides live airport departure and arrival information for thousands of flights globally. It offers detailed flight status, route maps, aircraft details, and airport weather. Users can track trips, receive alerts, and explore airport activity.

Highlights
  • Live airport departure and arrival boards
  • Real-time flight status and alerts
  • Aircraft progress and route map
  • Gate and terminal information
  • Airport weather and on-time performance
  • Offline flight access
  • Airspace visualization
Features
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Status.Flights is a real-time flight tracker and arrivals board designed for clarity. Get instant flight status updates across 300+ airports, monitor gate changes, and plan your trips with precision. Built for travelers who need clarity and aviation enthusiasts who want depth, Status.Flights shows you what’s happening at the airport right now—and lets you explore every detail behind each flight. –––––––––––––– LIVE AIRPORT DEPARTURES & ARRIVALS • Real-time airport departure and arrival boards • Clear status indicators: On Time, Delayed, Boarding, En Route, Landed • Gate and terminal information with improved display delay • Continuously refreshed flight data –––––––––––––– FULL FLIGHT DETAIL • NEW: High-resolution Satellite View for all flight maps • NEW: Recent Plan History to see the aircraft's last several legs • NEW: Historical turnaround times to predict delays • Aircraft type, airline data, and expanded fleet models • Airport weather and local conditions –––––––––––––– TRACK YOUR TRIPS • Create and monitor multi-leg itineraries • NEW: Full trip support for guests (no login required) • Share flights or entire trips with a single link • Receive alerts for delays, gate changes, and departures –––––––––––––– EXPLORE AIRPORT ACTIVITY • NEW: Guests can now favorite airports for quick access • Browse live activity across 300+ airports worldwide • Discover routes and airline networks in real time –––––––––––––– FOCUS MODE & AIRSPACE • Full-screen flight countdown with boarding urgency indicators • Screen stays awake when timing matters most • Aviation-inspired airspace visualization to see traffic patterns around major hubs –––––––––––––– DESIGNED FOR TRAVEL • Save flights for offline access • Sync favorite airports across your devices • Simple. Clear. Built for the way people actually track flights. Enjoy a focused, ad-free experience with a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Flight Tracker4 screens
Status.Flights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Tracker at none against Status.Flights's shown. Flight Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Status.Flights sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Status.Flights every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flight Tracker versus Status.Flights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight TrackerStatus.Flights
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInts GraverisJoshua Lee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flight Tracker

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

Status.Flights

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Flight Tracker free?
Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Status.Flights free?
Status.Flights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flight Tracker or Status.Flights?
Flight Tracker is rated higher. Flight Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Status.Flights averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Flight Tracker or Status.Flights have ads?
Status.Flights shows ads; Flight Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight Tracker or Status.Flights?
Flight Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Status.Flights every 4 days. Most recently, Flight Tracker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Status.Flights on October 31, 2026.

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