Comparison

Yonder vs Stacky

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

Stacky

Features
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Stacky is the smart assistant that organizes your trips for you. Import a booking — email, PDF, screenshot or pasted text — and Stacky automatically builds your timeline, day-by-day itinerary, reminders and documents. No more manual entry. WHAT STACKY DOES FOR YOU • Smart Import: turn a ticket, hotel confirmation or email into a complete trip • Timeline & itinerary: your whole trip organized, step by step • Real-time flight tracking: status, gate, delays and connections • Smart reminders: check-in, departure, documents, return • AI concierge: ask anything, get answers tailored to your trip • Document vault: tickets, bookings and papers in one place • Travel expenses: keep an eye on your budget BUILT FOR TRAVELERS Stacky brings the essentials of a trip into one clear, fast app with an elegant dark mode. Your data stays private and your trips stay available even offline. If a flight is delayed or cancelled, Stacky informs you about your possible compensation rights (up to €600 under EU261 regulation). Stacky provides information and is not a substitute for legal advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yonder4 screens
Stacky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stacky at every 4 days against Yonder's every 8 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Yonder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stacky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yonder ships an update every 8 months, Stacky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Yonder versus Stacky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYonderStacky
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadical SlothStacky Technologies

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yonder

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

Stacky

Subscriptions2
  • Stacky Premium$8.991 Month
  • Stacky Premium$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Trip Pass$6.99

Questions

Is Yonder free?
Yonder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stacky free?
Stacky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yonder or Stacky have ads?
Neither Yonder nor Stacky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yonder or Stacky?
Yonder ships an update every 8 months, and Stacky every 4 days. Most recently, Yonder was updated on November 7, 2026 and Stacky on November 5, 2026.

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