Comparison

Radar Map vs Flight Overhead

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

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About

Radar Map

Features
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Radar Map – Live Aircraft, Ship and Weather Balloon Tracker Radar Map is a powerful real-time tracking application that allows you to monitor aircraft, ships, and weather radiosondes across the world on an interactive radar map. Using advanced tracking technologies such as ADS-B, AIS, and MLAT, the app displays live positions of vehicles in the sky and at sea with detailed information and smooth map navigation. Radar Map provides a fascinating way to explore global aviation, maritime traffic, and atmospheric monitoring directly from your mobile device. Live Aircraft Tracking Radar Map lets you follow airplanes flying around the world in real time. Aircraft detected via ADS-B signals appear on the map with detailed information about their flight. Available aircraft information may include: Flight altitude Speed and direction Aircraft heading Live flight path Last seen timestamp Receiving stations Aircraft icons are color-coded according to altitude, making it easy to understand their flying level directly on the map. Ship Tracking Radar Map also supports maritime tracking using AIS data. Users can follow ships traveling across oceans, seas, and rivers around the world. Ship information may include: Ship name Vessel type Speed over ground Navigation heading Current location Route history This feature allows users to explore global maritime traffic and observe ships moving across the world’s waterways. Weather Radiosonde Tracking The application also allows users to monitor weather radiosondes, which are balloons launched by meteorological stations to collect atmospheric data. Users can view: Current altitude Horizontal and vertical speed Flight trajectory Launch location Predicted landing position This feature offers an interesting way to observe weather data collection and atmospheric research. Receiver Stations Radar Map displays receiver stations that collect signals from aircraft, ships, and radiosondes. Station details may include: Station location Country Coverage statistics Number of detected vehicles Signal performance This helps users understand how the global tracking network operates. Interactive Global Map Radar Map features a smooth and responsive map interface that allows users to explore the world and discover vehicles moving in real time. Map capabilities include: Real-time global map Live moving aircraft and ships Detailed vehicle information panels Smooth zoom and navigation Filters for different vehicle types Key Features Real-time aircraft tracking Ship tracking using AIS data Weather radiosonde monitoring Global interactive radar map Altitude color coding for aircraft Detailed vehicle information panels Receiver station statistics Vehicle filters and map controls Smooth and fast interface Dark mode support Radar Map transforms complex aviation, maritime, and atmospheric tracking data into a simple and engaging real-time radar experience. Explore aircraft flying overhead, ships crossing the oceans, and weather balloons rising into the atmosphere — all from one powerful application. Discover the world from a new perspective with Radar Map.

About

Flight Overhead

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Flight Overhead shows the aircraft flying above you in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Automatically detect aircraft near your location • Watch live positions and headings on the map • Tap a plane for flight number, altitude, speed, and route • Highlight the nearest aircraft • Browse altitude, speed, heading, and departure/arrival airports • See aircraft-type silhouettes • Get notified when a plane approaches within 40 km WHO IT’S FOR • Anyone curious about planes overhead • Aviation fans near airports • People who want a quick answer to “What’s flying above me?” DATA Positions come from the OpenSky Network. Route and aircraft-type details use public databases. Aircraft data refreshes about every 15 seconds. Look up. The sky is closer than you think.

Screenshots

Radar Map4 screens
Flight Overhead2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flight Overhead at Free against Radar Map's $9.99. Radar Map's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, 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

Flight Overhead is free to download; Radar Map costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Radar Map versus Flight Overhead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadar MapFlight Overhead
Price$9.99Free — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed HadidaneRyuhei Hosoya

In-app purchases

None

Radar Map

No in-app purchases

None

Flight Overhead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radar Map free?
Radar Map costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight Overhead free?
Flight Overhead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radar Map or Flight Overhead have ads?
Neither Radar Map nor Flight Overhead shows ads.

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