Comparison

FlyRadar vs Big Phone Dialer

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

Head to head
About

FlyRadar

Track flights in real-time with a live air traffic radar and receive instant alerts for delays, cancellations, and schedule changes. Monitor any trip from departure to arrival and get essential airport information.

Highlights
  • Live air traffic map
  • Real-time flight status
  • Delay and cancellation alerts
  • Gate-to-gate trip tracking
  • Airport arrival/departure boards
  • Smart flight search
Features
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FlyRadar - Flight Tracker turns your iPhone into a live air traffic radar with powerful flight status alerts. Watch planes move in real time on a global map, follow any trip from gate to gate, and stay ahead of delays, cancellations and schedule changes. Use FlyRadar when you’re flying yourself, meeting someone at the airport, or just curious about the sky above. Search a flight in seconds, add it to your watchlist, and let the app keep you updated so you can focus on your trip instead of refreshing airline pages. LIVE AIR RADAR * View live air traffic on an interactive world map. * Tap any plane to see its route, origin, destination, airline and aircraft details. * See basic flight data such as altitude, speed and estimated arrival time at a glance. FLIGHT STATUS & DELAY ALERTS * Check real-time flight status: scheduled, boarding, departed, en route, landed, delayed or cancelled. * Get notifications about major changes like delays, gate switches and cancellations, so you know what’s happening without constantly checking. * Follow connecting flights and return trips from one place. SMART FLIGHT SEARCH * Find flights quickly by flight number, route or airport. * Add upcoming flights to a personal watchlist for faster access on travel days. * Track multiple flights at once – useful for families, groups and frequent flyers. AIRPORT & TRAVEL OVERVIEW * See arrival and departure boards for selected airports with basic schedule info. * Check essential details like terminal and planned gate (where available). * Get a quick view of local time and general conditions at departure and arrival airports. ________________ NOTE Flight information and alerts are based on available data from airlines, airports and aviation sources and may vary by region and carrier. FlyRadar - Flight Tracker is an independent app and is not affiliated with any airline, airport or air traffic control authority. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Please note: There are no free features available; a subscription is required to access all content and tools.The renewal price of subscriptions may vary based on the chosen plan and is consistent with rates in the App Store. Subscription management in Account Settings. -Free trial shifts to paid subscription; unused portion forfeited upon upgrade. -Renewals unless disabled 24 hours before the current period ends. For additional information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SAHkA4fO878PLSLuPp2L891LiVczwQ4qPzFUmR1MYvo/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uemnJriDIANjq9pJQQgqqWd1eb2n--mPl5mZEg_TH1A/edit?usp=sharing

About

Big Phone Dialer

Features
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Big Phone Dialer is designed to make calling easier. Whether you have low vision, prefer larger buttons, or simply want a cleaner and more accessible phone experience, BigPhone Dialer focuses on simplicity and readability. Features include: • Large easy-to-read dialing buttons • Simplified phone interface • High contrast design for visibility • Large contact access • Easy number entry • Clean uncluttered layout • Designed for seniors and accessibility needs • Fast and simple calling experience Big Phone Dialer removes distractions and makes the most important actions easier to see and easier to use. Perfect for: • Seniors • Low vision users • Accessibility focused users • Kids using a phone • Anyone wanting larger controls and a simpler dialer Simple. Clear. Easy to use.

Screenshots

FlyRadar4 screens
Big Phone Dialer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlyRadar at Free against Big Phone Dialer's $1.99. Big Phone Dialer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On ads, 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

FlyRadar is free to download; Big Phone Dialer costs $1.99 up front. FlyRadar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Big Phone Dialer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlyRadar ships an update every 3 months, Big Phone Dialer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlyRadar versus Big Phone Dialer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyRadarBig Phone Dialer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHnat Shkrabla405Media

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FlyRadar

Subscriptions4
  • Ultimate Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$10.497 Days
  • Premium Pass Month3 Days trial$20.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Big Phone Dialer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlyRadar free?
FlyRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Phone Dialer free?
Big Phone Dialer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlyRadar or Big Phone Dialer have ads?
Neither FlyRadar nor Big Phone Dialer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlyRadar or Big Phone Dialer?
FlyRadar ships an update every 3 months, and Big Phone Dialer every 4 days. Most recently, FlyRadar was updated on November 7, 2026 and Big Phone Dialer on October 31, 2026.

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