Comparison

Yonder vs AeroTrace

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

Head to head
About

Yonder

Track live aircraft on an interactive map, explore airport departures and arrivals, and discover aviation events. Offers 3D flight following and detailed aircraft information. Some advanced features require a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Live aircraft tracking on interactive map
  • 3D flight following with satellite scenery
  • Airport departure and arrival boards
  • Detailed flight and aircraft information
  • Aviation event reports
  • Search flights and airports
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Meet Yonder, the flight tracker built by pilots. Explore live aircraft, airport departures and arrivals, and the stories behind the flights. FOLLOW FLIGHTS IN 3D Watch aircraft on an interactive map. Open a flight for its callsign, aircraft type, altitude, speed, registration and available route details. Follow aircraft in 3D and explore satellite scenery and mountain terrain with Premium. EXPLORE AIRPORTS Browse departure and arrival boards with a globe showing flight destinations. Discover airport information, runway layouts, weather and frequencies. UNDERSTAND THE EVENTS Premium brings together noteworthy aviation reports, including TCAS advisories and ACARS messages, with available aircraft context and event replays. Reports may be preliminary; causes and outcomes are not always confirmed. DISCOVER WHAT'S OVERHEAD Find nearby aircraft, search flights and airports, and explore aircraft types. Includes an Apple Watch companion. Some features require an optional Premium subscription. Coverage and data availability vary. Yonder is for information and exploration, not operational navigation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AeroTrace

Real-time flight tracking from booking to arrival. Get gate changes, delay alerts, and an airport guide. Features live lock screen updates and offline tracking capabilities.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight status
  • Gate change and delay alerts
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Offline flight tracking
  • Airport guide with walking directions
  • Travel statistics and trip organization
Features
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Fly with confidence. AeroTrace tracks every flight in real time and puts the answers you actually need—gate, status, delay, connection—right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Whether you're a frequent flyer or heading out once a year, AeroTrace turns a stressful travel day into a calm one. LIVE, HANDS-FREE TRACKING • Real-time flight status on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • A live progress arc that follows your plane from gate to gate • Instant push alerts for delays, gate changes, and cancellations • Ask Siri: "What's the status of my flight?" or "What's my gate?" ADD FLIGHTS IN SECONDS • Scan your boarding pass—AeroTrace reads it instantly • Forward or paste an itinerary and we'll parse the whole trip • Or just type a flight number NEVER MISS A CONNECTION • Layover Coach maps your walk between gates • See if your inbound aircraft is running late • Smart rebooking suggestions when things go wrong EVERYTHING FOR THE AIRPORT • Terminal maps and wayfinding • TSA security wait times • Nearby lounges, food, and amenities • Weather at departure and arrival • When to leave for the airport FOR THE FLIGHTS YOU'VE FLOWN • A beautiful passport of every country and route you've visited • Year in Review—your travel year, shareable • Stats on miles, airports, and airlines WORKS EVEN OFFLINE • Offline world map tracks your flight without a signal • Perfect for in-flight, in the air SHARE WITH THE PEOPLE WAITING • Share your live flight so friends and family can follow along AEROTRACE PRO Unlock unlimited flights, advanced alerts, and premium features with AeroTrace Pro. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled; manage anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://aerotrace.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yonder4 screens
AeroTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AeroTrace at 5.0 against Yonder's 3.0. AeroTrace also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). Yonder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Yonder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AeroTrace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AeroTrace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yonder ships an update every 8 months, AeroTrace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yonder versus AeroTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYonderAeroTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadical SlothIsrael Milachay Garcia

Customer experience

Yonder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AeroTrace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yonder

Subscriptions2
  • PlanesFYI Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PlanesFYI Premium - Annual$34.991 Year
2 purchases

AeroTrace

Subscriptions2
  • AeroTrace Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AeroTrace Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Yonder free?
Yonder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AeroTrace free?
AeroTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yonder or AeroTrace?
AeroTrace is rated higher. Yonder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AeroTrace averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Yonder or AeroTrace have ads?
Neither Yonder nor AeroTrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yonder or AeroTrace?
Yonder ships an update every 8 months, and AeroTrace every 2 days. Most recently, Yonder was updated on November 7, 2026 and AeroTrace on November 5, 2026.

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