Comparison

PlaneFeed vs CarCollector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlaneFeed

Features
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Scroll the sky - every aircraft in your feed is airborne right now. PlaneFeed turns live flight data into a feed. Keep scrolling and the next real aircraft comes up - somewhere over the Atlantic, a mountain range, or your own city. - Scroll through the sky: thousands of aircraft worldwide, live positions and the path they've flown - See the actual plane: real photos matched to the exact aircraft by its registration - Hunt what's rare: flip on Rare Only to see types with barely a couple airborne anywhere on Earth - New quests every day: compete with your friends - Build your logbook: lifetime stats on the airlines, routes and aircraft types you've seen

About

CarCollector

Log and collect car sightings from over 2000 vehicles across 113 brands. Use the in-app scanner or manual entry to build your collection, track progress by brand, and unlock achievements. Share your discoveries and view spotting locations on an interactive map.

Highlights
  • Log car spots via scanner or manual entry
  • Discover over 2000 car models
  • Track brand progress and collections
  • Unlock achievements and challenges
  • Interactive spotting map
  • Shareable collection cards
  • Home screen widget
Features
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CarCollector is the ultimate app for everyone who loves cars. Log every spot, grow your collection and become a true car spotter. DISCOVER OVER 2000 CARS More than 2000 vehicles from 113 brands are waiting to be spotted. From everyday cars to rare exotics: every vehicle counts. SCANNER Photograph cars directly in the app and add them to your collection in seconds. Or enter spots manually whenever you like. BRANDS AND PROGRESS Keep track of how many cars you have spotted from each brand. Every brand has its own profile showing all models and your progress. ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock special badges and master unique challenges. Have you spotted every Ferrari yet? MAP See on the interactive map exactly where in the world you made your best spots. STATISTICS Track your overall stats and watch your collection grow day by day. SHARE Create stylish share cards and show your friends which rarities you have discovered. WIDGET Always keep an eye on your progress, right on your home screen or lock screen. Car Spotter is perfect for anyone who loves watching cars, travelling or simply enjoys collecting. Start now and build your unique collection! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drivenfocus.de/cc-datenschutz.html

Screenshots

PlaneFeed3 screens
CarCollector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlaneFeed at none against CarCollector's 2. PlaneFeed also leads on ads (none vs shown). CarCollector's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. CarCollector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PlaneFeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaneFeed ships an update every 2 months, CarCollector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PlaneFeed versus CarCollector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaneFeedCarCollector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton KasyanovAnton Richter

In-app purchases

None

PlaneFeed

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CarCollector

Subscriptions2
  • CarCollector Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • CarCollector Pro3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is PlaneFeed free?
PlaneFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarCollector free?
CarCollector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaneFeed or CarCollector have ads?
CarCollector shows ads; PlaneFeed does not.
Which is updated more often, PlaneFeed or CarCollector?
PlaneFeed ships an update every 2 months, and CarCollector every 3 days. Most recently, PlaneFeed was updated on November 9, 2026 and CarCollector on November 10, 2026.

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