# Skyby vs Squawk

The clearest difference is rating: Squawk at 4.9 against Skyby's 4.6. Squawk also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Skyby's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skyby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Squawk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squawk holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Skyby's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squawk's.

Skyby ships an update weekly, Squawk every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyby | Squawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyby/id6763821459/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-live-flight-tracker/id6787506740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StoryForward](https://appshunter.io/developer/509563620) | [Hunter Cochran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787506742) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyby/id6763821459)

Instantly identify commercial flights overhead without searching. Track airline, origin, destination, and aircraft type in real-time. Set alerts for specific planes or monitor your chosen airspace.

**Highlights:** Instant overhead flight identification, Real-time airline, origin, and destination, Aircraft type and altitude display, Inbound flight indicator, Customizable alerts for specific aircraft, Automatic logbook of flights

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skyby Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Skyby Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Skyby Founder Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skyby Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### 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 Skyby free?

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

### Is Squawk free?

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

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

Squawk is rated higher. Skyby averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Squawk averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Skyby or Squawk have ads?

Neither Skyby nor Squawk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skyby or Squawk?

Skyby ships an update weekly, and Squawk every 2 days. Most recently, Skyby was updated on October 31, 2026 and Squawk on October 28, 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.*