# Status.Flights vs PlanesFYI

The clearest difference is rating: Status.Flights at 4.6 against PlanesFYI's 3.0. Status.Flights also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PlanesFYI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Status.Flights sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlanesFYI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Status.Flights holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Status.Flights | PlanesFYI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statusflights-flight-tracker/id6759758833/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planesfyi-3d-flight-tracker/id6760306904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880509601) | [Radical Sloth Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832848408) |

## What reviewers say

### Status.Flights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statusflights-flight-tracker/id6759758833)

This app provides live airport departure and arrival information for thousands of flights globally. It offers detailed flight status, route maps, aircraft details, and airport weather. Users can track trips, receive alerts, and explore airport activity.

**Highlights:** Live airport departure and arrival boards, Real-time flight status and alerts, Aircraft progress and route map, Gate and terminal information, Airport weather and on-time performance, Offline flight access, Airspace visualization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### PlanesFYI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planesfyi-3d-flight-tracker/id6760306904)

Explore the skies with a live 3D flight tracker and radar. See aircraft positions on a detailed satellite map, view flight information, and discover planes overhead. Includes airport data and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Live 3D flight tracking, Compass-based radar, Flight search by callsign/registration, 3D airport maps and data, Find aircraft overhead, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Status.Flights free?

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

### Is PlanesFYI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Status.Flights or PlanesFYI?

Status.Flights is rated higher. Status.Flights averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PlanesFYI averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Status.Flights or PlanesFYI have ads?

Status.Flights shows ads; PlanesFYI does not.

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