# FlightDeck vs AutoTrips

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AutoTrips at 89% against FlightDeck's 18%. AutoTrips also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). FlightDeck's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightDeck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and AutoTrips sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AutoTrips holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightDeck has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of FlightDeck's written reviews are positive against 89% of AutoTrips's.

FlightDeck ships an update every 4 days, AutoTrips fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightDeck | AutoTrips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotrips/id6759875837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JAC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867627998) | [Gijs Raggers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438841415) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlightDeck Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| FlightDeck Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| FlightDeck Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| FlightDeck Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| FlightDeck Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| FlightDeck Pro | $69.99 | per year |


### AutoTrips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotrips/id6759875837)

This app automatically logs your car trips, recording GPS routes, distance, and timing hands-free. It integrates with your car's display and uses smart labels to categorize drives, making mileage tracking for work or taxes effortless.

**Highlights:** Automatic trip recording via car connection, CarPlay integration for in-car control, Smart route and location-based labeling, Customizable markers for important places, Support for multiple vehicles, Detailed trip maps with speed overlays, Powerful filtering and export options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoTrips - Export | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightDeck free?

FlightDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AutoTrips free?

AutoTrips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlightDeck or AutoTrips?

AutoTrips is rated higher. FlightDeck averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while AutoTrips averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FlightDeck or AutoTrips have ads?

FlightDeck shows ads; AutoTrips does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlightDeck or AutoTrips?

FlightDeck ships an update every 4 days, and AutoTrips fortnightly. Most recently, FlightDeck was updated on October 15, 2026 and AutoTrips on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*