Comparison

Flight PA 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 PA

This app provides real-time flight status updates and alerts for business travelers and airline crew. It automatically adds flights from booking confirmations and consolidates itineraries into a single view, helping users manage travel disruptions with confidence.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight status updates
  • Automatic flight addition via email forwarding
  • Consolidated trip itinerary view
  • Delay and schedule change alerts
  • Push notifications for critical updates
  • Supports major airlines and booking platforms
Features
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Control Your Travel. Know What’s Coming. For business travelers and airline crew, a delayed flight isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a missed connection, a rescheduled meeting, a day unravelling in real time. Flight PA keeps you informed and in control before that happens. Know before it hits you Find out about disruptions before they reach your gate. Flight PA surfaces delays, schedule changes, and status updates as they happen — giving you time to adapt and recover, not just react. Add flights without lifting a finger Already have your flights booked? Forward your booking confirmation email to your personal Flight PA address and your flights are added automatically — no manual entry needed. Works with confirmation emails from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and most major airlines and booking platforms. Your entire trip in one place Multiple flights, complex itineraries, rotating crew schedules — all of it in a single clean view. Upcoming flights, confirmed details, and critical updates without the constant switching between airline apps. Information that’s actually useful Departure times, aircraft details, live status changes. The practical information that matters for your journey, delivered when there’s still time to act on it. Travel with confidence, not anxiety No more gate surprises. No more refreshing hoping the information has updated. The quiet confidence of knowing you’re ahead of whatever’s coming. Free: Add and track flights. View live status updates. Your first 3 flights include all premium features free — no time limit, no commitment. Premium: Instant push notifications the moment your flight changes. Forward booking confirmations to add flights automatically. Cloud backup so your flights sync across devices. Frequently Asked Questions What is Flight PA? Flight PA is a real-time flight tracker for iOS, built for frequent travelers and airline crew. Get instant push notifications for delays, gate changes, and cancellations the moment they happen. Does Flight PA work for American Airlines flights? Yes. Flight PA tracks all American Airlines flights in real time. Add any flight number and receive status updates the moment something changes. Does Flight PA work for Delta and United Airlines? Yes. Flight PA tracks Delta and United Airlines flights across their full networks, including real-time delay alerts and gate change notifications. Does Flight PA work for Southwest and JetBlue? Yes. Flight PA supports Southwest and JetBlue routes, giving you live status updates and push notifications across their networks. Can I track flights at New York JFK and Los Angeles? Yes. Flight PA covers all major US airports including JFK, LAX, Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), plus airports worldwide. Can I add flights automatically from a booking confirmation email? Yes. Every Flight PA account includes a personal forwarding address. Forward any booking confirmation and your flights are added automatically. Works with American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, Southwest, JetBlue, and all major booking platforms. Is Flight PA free? Yes. Your first 3 flights include all premium features at no cost — push notifications, email forwarding, and cloud sync. After that, a subscription unlocks the full premium experience. What subscription plans are available? Weekly, monthly, and annual plans. Manage your subscription directly through the App Store. Is Flight PA available on iPhone? Yes — Flight PA is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Who is Flight PA designed for? Frequent business travelers, airline crew managing rotating schedules, and anyone who needs reliable, real-time flight information.

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 PA4 screens
Status.Flights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flight PA at none against Status.Flights's shown. Status.Flights's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 PA sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight PA ships an update every 3 weeks, Status.Flights every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flight PA versus Status.Flights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight PAStatus.Flights
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJoshua WilliamsJoshua Lee

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Flight PA

Subscriptions5
  • Premium (weekly)$2.007 Days
  • Premium (monthly)$5.001 Month
  • Premium annual (week trial)7 Days trial$40.001 Year
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  • Premium annual (month trial)1 Month trial$40.001 Year
  • Premium (Annual)$40.001 Year
One-time4
  • 1x Flight Credit$1.00
  • 3x Flight Credits$2.59
  • 5x Flight Credits$4.00
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  • Lifetime$119.99
1 purchases

Status.Flights

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Flight PA free?
Flight PA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Status.Flights free?
Status.Flights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight PA or Status.Flights have ads?
Status.Flights shows ads; Flight PA does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight PA or Status.Flights?
Flight PA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Status.Flights every 4 days. Most recently, Flight PA was updated on October 18, 2026 and Status.Flights on October 24, 2026.

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