Comparison

FlightDeck vs Flightsy

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

Flightsy

Track flights globally with live radar and detailed route information. Get AI-powered delay predictions and manage your travel plans. Understand passenger rights and draft compensation letters.

Highlights
  • Live global flight radar
  • 3D flight view
  • Instant flight search
  • AI delay predictions
  • Smart flight hub
  • Passenger rights support
Features
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Track any flight in the sky with live radar, detailed route tracking, and AI-powered delay insights. Whether you are picking up a loved one from the airport, tracking your own upcoming trip, or curious about the planes flying above you, Flightsy gives you the complete picture in real time. Live Global Map and 3D View Open the interactive map to see active flights around the world. Tap on any aircraft to view its route, flight path, and live telemetry data. Explore the skies from new angles with immersive 3D flyover views. Instant Flight Search Find any flight in seconds by searching flight numbers, airlines, or routes. Access up-to-date schedules, departure and arrival times, terminal and gate assignments, and live status updates. AI Delay Predictions Stay ahead of unexpected schedule changes. Flightsy analyzes flight history and weather patterns to predict delay risks before airlines announce them, helping you plan your airport arrival with confidence. Smart Flight Hub Keep all your tracked flights organized in one dedicated space. Monitor inbound aircraft, view route details, and receive timely reminders for your journeys. Passenger Rights and Compensation Support Understand your passenger rights under US DOT regulations during cancellations or severe delays, and quickly draft compensation letters directly within the app. Please note: Some features, including unlimited flight searches, comprehensive delay predictions, automated compensation letter creation, and full flight management tools, require a paid subscription. Privacy Policy: https://flamelabs.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FlightDeck4 screens
Flightsy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flightsy at freemium against FlightDeck's subscription. Flightsy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). FlightDeck's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 8) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Flightsy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlightDeck holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightDeck has 1.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightDeck ships an update every 4 days, Flightsy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FlightDeck versus Flightsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightDeckFlightsy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better4.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttractsFlame Teknoloji Yatırımları Limited Şirketi

Customer experience

FlightDeck

All ratings1,473 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative70.2%

Flightsy

All ratings1 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
Show 3 more
  • FlightDeck Pro$49.991 Year
  • FlightDeck Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • FlightDeck Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Flightsy

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FlightDeck free?
FlightDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flightsy free?
Flightsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlightDeck or Flightsy?
FlightDeck is rated higher. FlightDeck averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Flightsy averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do FlightDeck or Flightsy have ads?
FlightDeck shows ads; Flightsy does not.
Which is updated more often, FlightDeck or Flightsy?
FlightDeck ships an update every 4 days, and Flightsy weekly. Most recently, FlightDeck was updated on November 5, 2026 and Flightsy on November 6, 2026.

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