# Yonder vs ARDAR

The clearest difference is rating: ARDAR at 4.7 against Yonder's 3.0. ARDAR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). Yonder'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. Yonder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ARDAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARDAR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARDAR has 12 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, ARDAR every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yonder | ARDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-live-flight-tracker/id6760306904/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 141 MB | 23 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

### Yonder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-live-flight-tracker/id6760306904)

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:** 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 |


### ARDAR

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

This app uses augmented reality to overlay live flight information directly onto your camera's view of the sky. Point your device upwards to identify aircraft, track their routes, and view details like speed, altitude, and airline. It's designed for aviation enthusiasts and curious observers to make air traffic visible and immediate.

**Highlights:** AR aircraft labels over the real sky, Live nearby flight tracker data, Flight and plane radar views, Air traffic radar, Detailed flight information (callsign, altitude, speed), Route and airline identification, Flight path visualization, Filters for focused spotting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARDAR Pro - Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| ARDAR Pro Yearly Subscription | $26.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yonder free?

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

### Is ARDAR free?

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

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

ARDAR is rated higher. Yonder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ARDAR averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Yonder or ARDAR have ads?

Neither Yonder nor ARDAR shows ads.

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

Yonder ships an update every 8 months, and ARDAR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yonder was updated on November 7, 2026 and ARDAR on November 7, 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.*