Comparison

Qibla Map vs Flight Radar

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

Head to head
About

Qibla Map

Features
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Find the Qibla direction toward Mecca from anywhere in the world. Qibla Map helps you face the correct direction for prayer, whether you're at home, traveling, or in a new city. MAP MODE • Street-level map with a clear arrow pointing toward Mecca (Kaaba) • Search any address worldwide to see the Qibla direction from that location • Jump to your current location with one tap • Adjust the arrow size for better visibility • Dark mode for comfortable use at night COMPASS MODE (mobile) • Use your device's compass to find Qibla • Turn until the arrow points up—you're facing Mecca • Clear instructions: "Turn X° right" or "Turn X° left" • "You're facing Qibla" when aligned within 12° ACCURATE & SIMPLE • Precise bearing in degrees from North • Kaaba coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E) for accurate calculation • No account required—just open and use • Works offline for the map (after first load) Free to use. The app is ad-supported (banner and occasional full-screen ads) so we can keep improving it. Terms of Use: Apple's Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Flight Radar

Point your device at the sky to identify planes overhead. Explore flight details like callsign, altitude, and route using augmented reality. A demo mode is available, with live tracking requiring a subscription.

Highlights
  • AR aircraft identification
  • View flight details (callsign, altitude, speed)
  • Compact radar view
  • Flight card with aircraft info
  • Share flight discoveries
  • Demo mode with simulated flights
Features
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See a plane overhead? Point your iPhone at the sky and explore the flight behind it. Flight Radar: Plane Finder combines your camera view with nearby aircraft data. Follow the on-screen guidance to line up with a plane, then see the flight details available for that aircraft. EXPLORE THE SKY • Find nearby aircraft with AR guidance and a compact radar. • View callsign, route, altitude, speed and distance. • Open a flight card for aircraft model, registration and operator when available. • Check the observation time and data source. • Share a flight card from your discovery. TRY THE DEMO Explore the experience with simulated aircraft before subscribing. Demo flights are clearly marked and can be explored without live aircraft coverage. UNLOCK LIVE AR Live aircraft data requires a subscription, internet connection, camera and location access, and a compatible iPhone. Camera images stay on your device. Live coverage, routes and aircraft details may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable. The app interface is available in English and Russian. Airport names and aircraft identifiers retain the spelling supplied by the data source. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The app is for exploration and information, not navigation or operational aviation decisions. Privacy Policy: https://appfyl.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Qibla Map4 screens
Flight Radar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qibla Map at none against Flight Radar's 2. Qibla Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Flight Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Qibla Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qibla Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Flight Radar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Qibla Map versus Flight Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQibla MapFlight Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTywo LLCSergey Gorelov

In-app purchases

None

Qibla Map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Flight Radar

Subscriptions2
  • Camera Flight Identifier Pro$4.997 Days
  • Camera Flight Identifier Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Qibla Map free?
Qibla Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight Radar free?
Flight Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Qibla Map or Flight Radar have ads?
Neither Qibla Map nor Flight Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qibla Map or Flight Radar?
Qibla Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flight Radar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Qibla Map was updated on September 11, 2026 and Flight Radar on September 13, 2026.

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