# Yonder vs Contrail

The clearest difference is rating: Contrail at 4.7 against Yonder's 3.0. Contrail also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Yonder's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yonder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Contrail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contrail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contrail has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Yonder ships an update every 8 months, Contrail every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yonder | Contrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-live-flight-tracker/id6760306904/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrail-live-flight-tracker/id6760384533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radical Sloth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832848408) | [Jacob Lassen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717573880) |

## What reviewers say

### Yonder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-live-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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlanesFYI Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PlanesFYI Premium - Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### Contrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrail-live-flight-tracker/id6760384533)

Instantly see all aircraft in the sky on a real-time map. Get detailed flight information, track flights you care about, and view airport departure and arrival boards. Discover notable aircraft and log your own flight history.

**Highlights:** Live aircraft map, Detailed flight information, Flight tracking and alerts, Airport departure/arrival boards, Personal flight logbook, Notable aircraft discovery, Fleet filtering

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contrail Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Contrail Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Contrail Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep the servers running | $4.99 | one-time |
| I love this app | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yonder free?

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

### Is Contrail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yonder or Contrail?

Contrail is rated higher. Yonder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Contrail averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Yonder or Contrail have ads?

Neither Yonder nor Contrail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yonder or Contrail?

Yonder ships an update every 8 months, and Contrail every 5 days. Most recently, Yonder was updated on November 7, 2026 and Contrail on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*