# FlightDeck vs Byryde Rider

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Byryde Rider at 100% against FlightDeck's 18%. Byryde Rider also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). FlightDeck's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price 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. Byryde Rider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Byryde Rider 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 1, 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 Byryde Rider's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightDeck | Byryde Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byryde-rider/id6780407553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Attracts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867627998) | [Byryde Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863540550) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightDeck

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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 |


### Byryde Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byryde-rider/id6780407553)

Request rides for commutes, errands, or social outings with ease. This app connects you with nearby drivers for convenient and simple transportation. Get clear trip information from pickup to arrival.

**Highlights:** Easy ride requests, Convenient transportation, Clear trip information, Simple app experience, Rider support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightDeck free?

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

### Is Byryde Rider free?

Byryde Rider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlightDeck or Byryde Rider?

Byryde Rider is rated higher. FlightDeck averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Byryde Rider averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FlightDeck or Byryde Rider have ads?

FlightDeck shows ads; Byryde Rider does not.

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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.*