Comparison

PlaneRange vs Flight Metrics

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

Head to head
About

PlaneRange

Explore the real-world flight range of any aircraft based on passenger load and airline configurations. This app uses actual manufacturer data to display range rings on a map, and works completely offline. Discover how factors like wind and runway length affect flight possibilities.

Highlights
  • Real airline configurations
  • Offline flight range calculations
  • Passenger load slider
  • Jet stream and wind effects
  • Runway and ETOPS checks
  • Save favorite aircraft and airports
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Pick a real airline configuration, drag the passenger slider, and watch the range ring shrink on the map, live. PlaneRange uses real manufacturer data to show exactly how far any aircraft can fly, based on how many people are actually on board. WORKS WITHOUT WI-FI The full app works offline. All aircraft data, airport data, and range calculations happen on-device. No connection needed! Perfect for playing with range scenarios on your next long-haul flight. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Favorite the aircraft you fly most and the airports you care about. Jump back to any combination instantly. REAL AIRLINE CONFIGURATIONS "Boeing 787-9" isn't enough. Delta's A220 carries 109 seats; Swiss fits 125 in the same airframe. More seats means more weight means less range. PlaneRange lets you pick the specific airline config and the ring changes accordingly. No other range tool does this. WHAT YOU CAN EXPLORE - Does a 737 MAX have the range to cross the Atlantic from Dublin? - How much range does a full load cost a 787-9 on the Singapore-New York run? - Can a Gulfstream G650ER circle the globe with one fuel stop? - What does the jet stream actually do to your range ring? - Which aircraft can operate from London City Airport's short runway? 55 AIRCRAFT, REAL DATA Commercial airliners, private jets, and general aviation — from the Cessna 172 to the Airbus A380. Range figures come from Boeing and Airbus Airplane Characteristics for Airport Planning (ACAP) documents and official manufacturer specifications. Payload-range curves use a quadratic fit through three data points, matching the real concave shape of manufacturer diagrams. WIND & JET STREAM Toggle seasonal winds to see how the jet stream stretches your range eastbound and contracts it westbound. Jets at FL350 see full jet-stream strength; turboprops and GA aircraft cruise lower and see proportionally weaker winds. RUNWAY CHECKS Select a destination and PlaneRange checks whether the aircraft can actually stop in time, corrected for airport elevation. ETOPS OCEAN COVERAGE See which parts of the ocean have diversion airport coverage within 60, 120, or 180 minutes — and where the gaps are. FOR CURIOUS PASSENGERS, AVGEEKS, AND FLIGHT SIM PLAYERS PlaneRange is built for anyone who has ever looked out a plane window and wondered where this aircraft could actually reach. The data is serious; the experience is instant. For exploration only - not certified flight planning software. Subscription Information PlaneRange Pro is available as a monthly subscription ($1.99/month), annual subscription ($12.99/year), or a one-time lifetime purchase ($29.99). - Monthly and annual plans typically include a 1-month free trial for new subscribers. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions at any time in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flight Metrics

Features
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Flight Metrics records your flights from a passenger perspective. Track real-time speed, altitude, G-force, and route using your phone's built-in GPS and sensors. WHAT FLIGHT METRICS CAPTURES: - Real-time ground speed in knots, km/h, or mph - GPS altitude and barometric altitude - G-force during takeoff, turbulence, and landing - Full flight route on an interactive map - Distance traveled, flight duration, and heading FLIGHT PHASE DETECTION: The app automatically detects each phase of flight, from gate departure to taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and taxi to gate. WORKS IN AIRPLANE MODE: Flight Metrics uses GPS, so no internet connection is needed during your flight. Record your data even at 35,000 feet. POST-FLIGHT SUMMARY: After landing, review detailed stats, your route map, and performance data. FREEMIUM: Your first 3 flights are free. Unlock unlimited flights with a Pro subscription. Made in Switzerland. Privacy Policy: https://studiovolt.dev/flight-metrics/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://studiovolt.dev/flight-metrics/terms

Screenshots

PlaneRange4 screens
Flight Metrics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flight Metrics at every 2 weeks against PlaneRange's every 3 weeks. Flight Metrics also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PlaneRange's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. PlaneRange sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flight Metrics sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaneRange ships an update every 3 weeks, Flight Metrics every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PlaneRange versus Flight Metrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaneRangeFlight Metrics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel GauthierJoanna Bednarczyk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlaneRange

Subscriptions2
  • PlaneRange Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • PlaneRange Pro Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • PlaneRange Pro Forever$29.99
5 purchases

Flight Metrics

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Trip Pass — 48 Hours$5.00
  • Trip Pass — 10 Days$10.00

Questions

Is PlaneRange free?
PlaneRange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Metrics free?
Flight Metrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaneRange or Flight Metrics have ads?
Neither PlaneRange nor Flight Metrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaneRange or Flight Metrics?
PlaneRange ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flight Metrics every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlaneRange was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flight Metrics on October 28, 2026.

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