Comparison

ADSB Tracker Live vs Airspace Live

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

Head to head
About

ADSB Tracker Live

Track live air traffic worldwide with real-time aircraft data. See callsigns, types, altitude, speed, and more. Includes military aircraft and emergency squawks, with customizable filters and notifications.

Highlights
  • Live worldwide flight map
  • Detailed aircraft information
  • Military aircraft tracking
  • Emergency squawk alerts
  • Customizable filters
  • Tail number tracking and notifications
  • Aircraft type silhouettes
Features
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Plane spotting, live. ADSB Tracker Live shows every aircraft in the sky above you in real time — built for plane spotters and aviation enthusiasts. See live air traffic worldwide using the same unfiltered ADS-B data the spotting community trusts. No subscription required to start. No commercial-flight-only censorship. Just the sky, live. WATCH EVERY AIRCRAFT - Live worldwide map, updated every 2 seconds - See callsign, tail number, aircraft type, altitude, speed, heading, and vertical speed for any plane on screen - 130+ airlines decoded — see "Delta 2547" instead of "DAL2547" - 160+ aircraft types — "Boeing 737-800" instead of just "B738" - Pinch-to-zoom from continent view down to airport detail SEE WHAT OTHER APPS HIDE - Military aircraft highlighting — uncensored. See KC-135 tankers, C-17 transports, F-22 fighters - Emergency squawks (7500 hijack, 7600 lost-comm, 7700 emergency) flash on the map - VFR traffic (squawk 1200) on uncontrolled approaches - Track specific tail numbers and get notified when they appear nearby - Filter by aircraft type, operator, altitude band, or squawk code BUILT FOR PILOTS AND SPOTTERS - 25 aircraft-type silhouettes — a Cessna doesn't look like a 747 anymore - Adjustable altitude color bands (10 bands in Pro) - Save filter presets like "Military within 50nm" or "Heavies over 30k" - Native dark mode, iPad split view, and Apple Vision Pro support WORKS OUT OF THE BOX No SDR receiver required. No server to set up. Just install and watch. ONE WEEK OF PRO, FREE Every Pro feature unlocked for your first 7 days — no purchase, no signup. After that, keep Pro with a small subscription, or stay on the free tier with the live radar. Data sourced from open community feeds (adsb.fi, airplanes.live, adsb.lol). For entertainment and educational use only. Not for navigation, traffic avoidance, or operational flight use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Airspace Live

Experience a unique flight tracking app with a retro-vector radar interface. Discover live flight data, identify planes with AR, and collect digital aircraft cards. Includes Apple Watch support for on-the-go tracking.

Highlights
  • Tactical radar sweep
  • Collectible plane cards
  • Augmented reality plane spotting
  • Satellite moving maps
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Global flight tracking
  • Customizable data display
Features
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The flight radar that feels like a command center. Built for aviation enthusiasts, Airspace Live combines live flight tracking, immersive AR plane spotting, collectible aircraft cards, widgets, and Apple Watch support into one streamlined experience. Airspace Live strips away the cluttered maps and bloated menus of ordinary flight trackers. What's left is a focused, retro-vector radar delivering live aircraft data over crisp satellite terrain whether you're scanning your own backyard or the world's busiest hubs. NOW ON APPLE WATCH Track the skies glance-by-glance. The all-new Apple Watch companion app brings a fully functional tactical radar sweep right to your wrist. Monitor local flights, view real-time callsigns, and track overhead aircraft instantly without ever pulling out your phone. Perfect for hands-free plane spotting in the field. Collectible Plane Cards & Flight Deck: Every aircraft you spot unlocks a Plane Card with real photography, full specs, and a live satellite view. Hunt rare tail numbers, build your Flight Deck, and turn everyday spotting into a collection worth showing off. AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) PLANE TRACKING: See a plane, wonder what it is? Point your camera at the sky and its callsign, route, and live flight data appear right over the aircraft. No squinting at maps, no guessing — instant identification, hands-free. KEY FEATURES: • Tactical Radar Sweep: Watch the skies update in real time with a classic, sweeping radar beam optimized for dark-mode viewing. • Collectible Plane Cards: Unlock, collect, and catalogue unique aircraft as you spot them to build your ultimate digital flight deck. • Augmented Reality (AR) Spotter: Point at any aircraft in the sky to instantly discover what it is using your live camera view. • Satellite Moving Maps: Experience an upgraded, real-time aerial satellite map tracking live flights over exact terrain and geographic landmarks. • Apple Watch Flight Tracker: A premium, ultra-responsive wrist-radar companion for quick, on-the-go airspace scanning. • Instant Global Tracking: Drop a pin anywhere in the world like San Francisco, Tokyo, or London or use your current GPS location to instantly map nearby aircraft. • Military Aircraft Highlight (Pro): Instantly isolate and track military transport, reconnaissance, and tactical aircraft operating in your range. • Custom Unit Selection: Personalize your data display. Effortlessly toggle between nautical miles, kilometers, knots, or miles per hour. • Adjustable Range Rings: Scale your scanning radius effortlessly from 10 NM for hyper-local overhead traffic up to 100 NM for a massive regional overview. • Custom Data Overlays: Toggle detailed flight labels, callsigns, and vector lines to match your preferred level of data density. No cluttered maps, no bloated menus. Just raw airspace data delivered through a premium, single-page command center. Scan the skies. Track the targets. Download Airspace Live today. Geocoding and map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (via Nominatim), with map tiles by CARTO and Esri. Legal: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://airspacelive.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

ADSB Tracker Live3 screens
Airspace Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Airspace Live at every 2 days against ADSB Tracker Live's every 4 days. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. ADSB Tracker Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Airspace Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ADSB Tracker Live against 4.8 for Airspace Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 66 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of ADSB Tracker Live's written reviews are positive against 79% of Airspace Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADSB Tracker Live ships an update every 4 days, Airspace Live every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ADSB Tracker Live versus Airspace Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADSB Tracker LiveAirspace Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (171 ratings)4.8 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171 — better66
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVikorus, LLCAdventure On, Inc.

Customer experience

ADSB Tracker Live

All ratings117 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Airspace Live

All ratings66 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ADSB Tracker Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$7.991 Year
1 purchases

Airspace Live

One-time1
  • AirSpace Lifetime Pro$5.99

Questions

Is ADSB Tracker Live free?
ADSB Tracker Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airspace Live free?
Airspace Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ADSB Tracker Live or Airspace Live?
Airspace Live is rated higher. ADSB Tracker Live averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Airspace Live averages 4.8 from 66 ratings.
Do ADSB Tracker Live or Airspace Live have ads?
Neither ADSB Tracker Live nor Airspace Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADSB Tracker Live or Airspace Live?
ADSB Tracker Live ships an update every 4 days, and Airspace Live every 2 days. Most recently, ADSB Tracker Live was updated on November 5, 2026 and Airspace Live on November 5, 2026.

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