# FlightDeck vs Utkik

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Utkik at 100% against FlightDeck's 18%. Utkik 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 4) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Utkik sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Utkik 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 4, 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 100% of Utkik's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightDeck | Utkik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utkik/id6775882925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JAC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867627998) | [David Svensson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881397800) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightDeck

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

**Currently charting:** #40 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 |


### Utkik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utkik/id6775882925)

Explore real-time aircraft and ship traffic on a dynamic map. Identify planes overhead with augmented reality and track your favorite vessels. A widget allows you to place a map view on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Live traffic map, AR aircraft identification, Ship and flight tracking, Search functionality, Favorites tracking, Home screen widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightDeck free?

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

### Is Utkik free?

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

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

Utkik is rated higher. FlightDeck averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Utkik averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FlightDeck or Utkik have ads?

FlightDeck shows ads; Utkik does not.

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

FlightDeck ships an update every 4 days, and Utkik every 4 days. Most recently, FlightDeck was updated on October 15, 2026 and Utkik on September 30, 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.*