Comparison

FlightDeck vs PlaneCrashData

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

Head to head
About

FlightDeck

This app provides real-time flight tracking with AI-generated insights, offering context beyond raw data. It highlights notable aircraft, weather conditions, and airport details, with customizable alerts and emergency detection.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight tracking map
  • AI-generated flight briefs
  • Notable aircraft spotting
  • Weather intelligence overlays
  • Detailed airport information
  • Customizable flight alerts
  • Emergency squawk detection
Features
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FlightDeck is the flight tracker that shows you what pilots are saying, live. PILOT MESSAGES (ACARS) Read the messages pilots and their airline send each other, decoded live: diversions, medical emergencies, maintenance problems, and the odd joke. Search any flight and day. TRACK YOUR FLIGHT Follow your flight on your Lock Screen: clearance, pushback, takeoff and landing runways, and the plane flying in that becomes yours. 3D MODE The 3D flight tracking you've seen all over social media. Real planes in their airline's paint, gear and all. Nothing else comes close. REPLAY Go back to any flight from the last 30 days and watch it fly again. ALERTS Write an alert in plain English, or draw one on the map. Get notified about emergency squawks and military and government aircraft. ALSO INCLUDED Weather radar, turbulence and pilot reports, D-ATIS, METARs, plain-English NOTAMs, FAA ground stops and delays, active runways, gates, TSA wait times, and approach charts. SUBSCRIPTION FlightDeck requires a weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.tryflightdeck.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.tryflightdeck.com/terms

About

PlaneCrashData

Explore aviation safety with real-time incident data, airline rankings, and historical aircraft records. Visualize crashes on an interactive 3D globe and receive flight-specific alerts. Make informed travel decisions with transparent safety information.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D globe for incident visualization
  • Real-time flight crash alerts
  • Check flight safety profile
  • Airline and aircraft safety rankings
  • Real-time data extraction from official sources
Features
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PlaneCrashData is a comprehensive aviation safety intelligence platform designed for travelers, aviation enthusiasts, and researchers. Check if your upcoming flight is safe, browse real-time aviation incidents worldwide, compare airline safety rankings, and explore over a century of flight crash history right from your iPhone and iPad. Whether you are an anxious flyer seeking peace of mind before boarding or an aviation professional monitoring global airspace trends, PlaneCrashData delivers transparent, factual, and verified data updated every two hours. KEY FEATURES CHECK MY FLIGHT: IS YOUR FLIGHT SAFE? Enter any commercial flight number (such as AA587, BA38, or DL123) to instantly review its historical safety profile: - Aircraft Safety Rating: See the safety score and tracked incident history for your specific aircraft model (Boeing 737, Airbus A320, A350, 787 Dreamliner, and more). - Airline Safety Score: Discover the historical safety index and track record of the operating airline. - Route and Flight History: Check whether your flight number has ever been involved in a past incident or emergency landing. INTERACTIVE 3D AVIATION GLOBE Visualize flight crashes and incidents across the globe on an interactive 3D Earth map: - Filter by year, airline, aircraft manufacturer, or incident severity. - Explore incident density, geographical patterns, and global aviation safety trends dating back to 1919. REAL-TIME FLIGHT CRASH AND EMERGENCY ALERTS Stay informed with real-time push notifications: - Set up automatic safety monitoring for specific flights or airlines. - Receive instant alerts when breaking aviation incidents or emergency landings are reported by official aviation authorities. AIRLINE AND AIRCRAFT SAFETY RANKINGS Compare global airlines and aircraft manufacturers based on rigorous safety metrics: - Top safest airlines ranked by incident-free passenger kilometers and fleet age. - Safety ratings for commercial passenger jets. - In-depth analysis of incident factors, weather conditions, and survival rates. FACTUAL, OBJECTIVE AND VERIFIED DATA We aggregate and verify records from official global aviation safety authorities, including the NTSB, Aviation Safety Network (ASN), ICAO, and civil aviation registries worldwide: - Updated every 2 hours. - Strictly objective and data-driven with zero sensationalism. Overcome flight anxiety with verified facts, understand aviation risk with real data, and fly with complete peace of mind. Download PlaneCrashData today to check your flight and explore global aviation safety. PLANECRASHDATA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - 50 flight safety lookups per month & real-time crash alerts - Automated safety briefs emailed & 100% ad-free experience Subscriptions renew monthly unless canceled at least 24h before period end. Charged to Apple ID at confirmation. Manage or cancel in App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.planecrashdata.com/privacy Service Terms: https://www.planecrashdata.com/terms

Screenshots

FlightDeck4 screens
PlaneCrashData4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlaneCrashData at 5.0 against FlightDeck's 4.5. PlaneCrashData also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). FlightDeck's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 7) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price 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. FlightDeck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. PlaneCrashData asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaneCrashData holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightDeck has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightDeck ships an update every 4 days, PlaneCrashData every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FlightDeck versus PlaneCrashData: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightDeckPlaneCrashData
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttractsMauro Pellonara

Customer experience

FlightDeck

All ratings1,473 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative70.8%

PlaneCrashData

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FlightDeck

Subscriptions6
  • FlightDeck Pro$6.997 Days
  • FlightDeck Pro$12.997 Days
  • FlightDeck Pro$19.991 Month
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  • FlightDeck Pro$49.991 Year
  • FlightDeck Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • FlightDeck Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

PlaneCrashData

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightDeck free?
FlightDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlaneCrashData free?
PlaneCrashData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlightDeck or PlaneCrashData?
PlaneCrashData is rated higher. FlightDeck averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while PlaneCrashData averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do FlightDeck or PlaneCrashData have ads?
FlightDeck shows ads; PlaneCrashData does not.
Which is updated more often, FlightDeck or PlaneCrashData?
FlightDeck ships an update every 4 days, and PlaneCrashData every 8 days. Most recently, FlightDeck was updated on October 31, 2026 and PlaneCrashData on October 28, 2026.

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