# PlanesFYI vs ARDAR

The clearest difference is rating: ARDAR at 4.6 against PlanesFYI's 3.0. ARDAR also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). PlanesFYI's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ARDAR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanesFYI | ARDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planesfyi-3d-flight-tracker/id6760306904/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radical Sloth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832848408) | [Villegas Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082275065) |

## 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


### ARDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882)

This app uses augmented reality to overlay live aircraft information directly onto your camera view. Point your device at the sky to identify planes, track their routes, and see details like speed, altitude, and airline.

**Highlights:** AR aircraft labels over real sky, Live flight tracker data, Flight and plane radar views, Detailed aircraft information, Flight path visualization, Filters for focused spotting, Apple Watch companion map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanesFYI free?

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

### Is ARDAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanesFYI or ARDAR?

ARDAR is rated higher. PlanesFYI averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ARDAR averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do PlanesFYI or ARDAR have ads?

Neither PlanesFYI nor ARDAR 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.*