Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter vs Squawk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter
Visualize and track aircraft in real-time with detailed flight information and safety alerts. Monitor planes within a 250nm range, view their altitude, speed, and status, and receive notifications for approaching aircraft. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and safety-conscious observers.
- Live aircraft map with altitude visualization
- Detailed flight information (callsign, type, speed)
- Real-time flight status and phase tracking
- 250nm monitoring range
- Convergence and safety alerts
- Flight history and advanced filters (Pro)
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What is flying overhead? SkySight helps you explore nearby aircraft on an ADS-B flight map and understand the available data behind each marker. FROM MAP TO FLIGHT DETAILS Browse aircraft positions, tap a plane, and inspect available callsign, registration, aircraft type, altitude, and speed. Altitude-colored markers and a sortable aircraft list make it easier to explore what is around you. START WITH NEARBY PLANES Basic aircraft tracking and live map updates are available without a Pro subscription. Feed coverage, aircraft visibility, and update timing depend on the available data source and your internet connection. SKYSIGHT PRO Optional Pro access adds aircraft follow mode, flight history where available, convergence notifications, additional filters and supported global/emergency views. See the in-app plan screen for current features, price, and renewal period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple account settings. READ THE SKY, NOT A SAFETY GUARANTEE Aircraft may be missing, delayed, or incorrectly identified. Not all planes transmit data that is visible to the app. Positions and alert calculations can be incomplete or stale. Convergence notifications describe computed proximity, not verified collision risks or official emergency warnings. SkySight is for aviation interest and plane spotting. Do not use it for air traffic control, navigation, flight operations, or safety-critical decisions. It does not identify extraterrestrial craft and is not affiliated with competing flight-tracking services. Privacy: https://apple.caserlegal.com/privacy.html Terms: https://apple.caserlegal.com/terms.html Support: https://apple.caserlegal.com/support.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Squawk
Instantly identify aircraft overhead with a live map and augmented reality view. Track flights, receive alerts for rare or emergency traffic, and explore detailed flight information. Ideal for both casual observers and dedicated plane spotters.
- Live aircraft map
- Tap to track flight details
- Augmented reality sky view
- Customizable flyover alerts
- Track your own flights
- Airport arrival/departure boards
- Logbook with badges
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Ever look up and wonder what that plane is? Squawk tells you — instantly. Squawk turns your phone into a live window on the sky above you. Tap any aircraft to see where it's going, what it is, who's flying it, and the exact path it's taken. Set up one free alert zone and get a push when military or widebody aircraft cross it — even with the app closed. Whether you're a serious plane spotter or just curious about the jet leaving a contrail over your house, Squawk was built for you. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Live map — Every plane in the sky, updating in real time, with altitude-colored trails • Tap to track — Flight details, route, aircraft type, operator, and full flight path • AR sky view — Point your phone at the sky and see planes labeled right where they are (3 free sessions, then Pro) • Free alert zone — A 40 km zone around you that pushes when military or widebody aircraft enter it, up to 4 a day. Pro adds unlimited zones plus rare, military-base and emergency alerts • Track your flight — Add your own flights and follow every phase from gate to landing, with live status and a boarding-pass card • Airports — Live arrival/departure boards, weather, runways, and frequencies • Logbook — Keep a record of everything you've spotted, earn badges, and climb the spotter ranks • Radio transcriber (Pro) — Connect your own radio and get live ATC transcription (external hardware required) • More to explore — Rocket-launch visibility, day/night terminator, oceanic tracks and 24-hour area replay, plus weather radar and winds aloft with Pro FREE TO START The live map, tracking, fire tracking, 24-hour area replay, in-app alerts and one alert zone that pushes are all free — no account required — and the AR sky view gives you 3 free sessions. Squawk Pro adds unlimited alert zones with pushes for specific aircraft, type takeoffs, military bases and worldwide emergencies, 30-day replay and flight history, the radio transcriber, AR, and premium map layers, with a 1-week free trial on the yearly plan for new subscribers. FOR SPOTTERS, BY SPOTTERS Squawk shows real data, real trails, and real aircraft — no filler, no fake feeds. Just an honest, beautiful look at what's actually flying. Look up. Tap. Know. SQUAWK PRO SUBSCRIPTION • Squawk Pro Monthly — $4.99 per month • Squawk Pro Yearly — $34.99 per year ($2.92 per month) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getsquawk.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://getsquawk.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Squawk at 4.9 against Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter's 4.3. Squawk also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days and Squawk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Squawk holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter ships an update fortnightly, Squawk every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter | Squawk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Doherty | Hunter Cochran |
Customer experience
Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter
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In-app purchases
Plane Tracker & UFO Spotter
- Weekly Pro$0.297 Days
- Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Yearly Pro2 variants$9.991 Year
Squawk
- Squawk Pro$4.991 Month
- Squawk Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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