# Skyby vs Flown

The clearest difference is rating: Flown at 5.0 against Skyby's 4.4. Flown also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Skyby's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Flown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Skyby's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flown's.

Skyby ships an update weekly, Flown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyby | Flown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyby/id6763821459/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flown-flight-tracker-and-map/id6789278771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| 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 | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StoryForward](https://appshunter.io/developer/509563620) | [STEFAN SAMUEL DUPEY-WHYTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789278773) |

## 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 |


### Flown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flown-flight-tracker-and-map/id6789278771)

Log your flights to create a personalized travel map with glowing arcs, stamped countries, and a virtual passport. Track live flight status, find alternative flights, and explore fare options with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Personalized world travel map, Virtual passport with country stamps, Flight statistics and year-end summaries, Calendar flight import, Live flight status tracking, Alternative flight suggestions, Fare calendar and 'Anywhere' inspiration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flown Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Flown Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skyby free?

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

### Is Flown free?

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

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

Flown is rated higher. Skyby averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Flown averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Skyby or Flown have ads?

Neither Skyby nor Flown shows ads.

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

Skyby ships an update weekly, and Flown every 2 days. Most recently, Skyby was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flown on October 25, 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.*