# PlanesFYI vs Squawk

The clearest difference is rating: Squawk at 5.0 against PlanesFYI's 3.0. PlanesFYI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squawk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PlanesFYI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squawk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanesFYI | Squawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planesfyi-3d-flight-tracker/id6760306904/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-live-flight-tracker/id6787506740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radical Sloth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832848408) | [Hunter Cochran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787506742) |

## 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


### Squawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-live-flight-tracker/id6787506740)

Instantly identify aircraft overhead with a live map and augmented reality view. Track flights, receive alerts for rare or emergency traffic, and explore detailed flight information. Ideal for both casual observers and dedicated plane spotters.

**Highlights:** Live aircraft map, Tap to track flight details, Augmented reality sky view, Customizable flyover alerts, Track your own flights, Airport arrival/departure boards, Logbook with badges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squawk Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Squawk Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanesFYI free?

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

### Is Squawk free?

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

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

Squawk is rated higher. PlanesFYI averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Squawk averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PlanesFYI or Squawk have ads?

Neither PlanesFYI nor Squawk 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.*