# PlanesFYI vs Flight Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Tracker at 4.5 against PlanesFYI's 3.0. Flight Tracker also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 2) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). PlanesFYI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. PlanesFYI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanesFYI | Flight Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planesfyi-3d-flight-tracker/id6760306904/reviews) | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-live-radar-24/id6777086090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 38 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radical Sloth Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832848408) | [Ikram Mahmood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840403649) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Flight Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-live-radar-24/id6777086090)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real time with live updates on arrivals, departures, and delays. Access flight information, search by number or route, and manage your travel plans with features like a boarding pass creator. Stay informed about your journeys and those of others.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Search by flight number, route, or airline, Live arrival and departure information, Flight status updates (delayed, canceled), Boarding pass creator, Flight history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanesFYI free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanesFYI or Flight Tracker?

Flight Tracker is rated higher. PlanesFYI averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Flight Tracker averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do PlanesFYI or Flight Tracker have ads?

Neither PlanesFYI nor Flight Tracker shows ads.

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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.*