# ADSB Tracker Live vs Squawk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squawk at 100% against ADSB Tracker Live's 75%. Squawk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). ADSB Tracker Live's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 4) 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. ADSB Tracker Live sells 2 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, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADSB Tracker Live has 117 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ADSB Tracker Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squawk's.

ADSB Tracker Live ships an update every 4 days, Squawk every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ADSB Tracker Live | Squawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adsb-tracker-live/id6768640937/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-live-flight-tracker/id6787506740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 33 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vikorus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780116957) | [Hunter Cochran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787506742) |

## What reviewers say

### ADSB Tracker Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adsb-tracker-live/id6768640937)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $7.99 | per year |


### Squawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-live-flight-tracker/id6787506740)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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 ADSB Tracker Live free?

ADSB Tracker Live 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, ADSB Tracker Live or Squawk?

Squawk is rated higher. ADSB Tracker Live averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Squawk averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ADSB Tracker Live or Squawk have ads?

Neither ADSB Tracker Live nor Squawk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ADSB Tracker Live or Squawk?

ADSB Tracker Live ships an update every 4 days, and Squawk every 2 days. Most recently, ADSB Tracker Live was updated on October 11, 2026 and Squawk on September 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.*