Status.Flights vs AirTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Status.Flights
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.
- 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
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Status.Flights is a real-time flight tracker and arrivals board designed for clarity. Get instant flight status updates across 300+ airports, monitor gate changes, and plan your trips with precision. Built for travelers who need clarity and aviation enthusiasts who want depth, Status.Flights shows you what’s happening at the airport right now—and lets you explore every detail behind each flight. –––––––––––––– LIVE AIRPORT DEPARTURES & ARRIVALS • Real-time airport departure and arrival boards • Clear status indicators: On Time, Delayed, Boarding, En Route, Landed • Gate and terminal information with improved display delay • Continuously refreshed flight data –––––––––––––– FULL FLIGHT DETAIL • NEW: High-resolution Satellite View for all flight maps • NEW: Recent Plan History to see the aircraft's last several legs • NEW: Historical turnaround times to predict delays • Aircraft type, airline data, and expanded fleet models • Airport weather and local conditions –––––––––––––– TRACK YOUR TRIPS • Create and monitor multi-leg itineraries • NEW: Full trip support for guests (no login required) • Share flights or entire trips with a single link • Receive alerts for delays, gate changes, and departures –––––––––––––– EXPLORE AIRPORT ACTIVITY • NEW: Guests can now favorite airports for quick access • Browse live activity across 300+ airports worldwide • Discover routes and airline networks in real time –––––––––––––– FOCUS MODE & AIRSPACE • Full-screen flight countdown with boarding urgency indicators • Screen stays awake when timing matters most • Aviation-inspired airspace visualization to see traffic patterns around major hubs –––––––––––––– DESIGNED FOR TRAVEL • Save flights for offline access • Sync favorite airports across your devices • Simple. Clear. Built for the way people actually track flights. Enjoy a focused, ad-free experience with a one-time in-app purchase.
AirTrace
Track flights in real-time, organize complex itineraries, and gain layover insights. Get live updates on delays, gate changes, and baggage information in a clean, intuitive interface.
- Real-time flight status tracking
- Multi-leg trip organization
- Intelligent layover analysis
- Live map visualization
- Gate, terminal, and baggage info
- Delay and gate change alerts
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AirTrace is the ultimate flight companion — built for travelers who want to stay ahead of every departure, layover, and landing. Track flights in real time, organize multi-leg trips, and get intelligent layover insights — all in one clean, powerful interface. TRACK EVERY FLIGHT Get real-time flight status, departure and arrival times, and live updates so you're always informed. PLAN SMARTER TRIPS Organize multi-flight itineraries with detailed timelines and seamless trip tracking. NEVER MISS A CONNECTION Smart layover analysis shows transfer time, buffer, and connection safety so you travel stress-free. SEE THE ROUTE LIVE Visualize your flight path with live map tracking from departure to destination. ALL THE DETAILS Access gates, terminals, baggage info, and weather conditions in one place. STAY NOTIFIED Get alerts for delays, gate changes, and important updates. Designed with a sleek, modern interface, AirTrace makes flying simpler, smarter, and more predictable. Fly smarter with AirTrace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirTrace at none against Status.Flights's 1. AirTrace also leads on ads (none vs shown). Status.Flights's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Status.Flights sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Status.Flights against 5.0 for AirTrace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Status.Flights | AirTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joshua Lee | Monica Khamesra |
In-app purchases
Status.Flights
- Remove Ads$2.99
AirTrace
No in-app purchases








