Comparison

SpotTag vs Squawk

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

Head to head
About

SpotTag

Features
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SpotTag turns your surroundings into a living message board. Point your phone at the world and see what people nearby have left — real messages, anchored to real places, floating right in your camera view. HOW IT WORKS Drop a bubble at your exact GPS location. Anyone who walks past will see it through their camera, pointed in the actual direction you left it. No accounts required, no followers — just honest messages tied to real places. KEY FEATURES - AR Camera View: Bubbles appear as floating messages in your live camera, positioned by compass direction and distance from you - Drop Bubbles: Leave a short message and emoji pinned to your current location - Map View: See all nearby bubbles plotted on an interactive map - Nearby List: Browse messages around you sorted by distance and time - Real-Time Updates: New drops appear instantly for everyone in the area - Hide Bubbles: Remove any bubble you do not want to see WHERE IT SHINES At your favorite cafe. On a hiking trail. At a concert. At a crowded intersection. Anywhere people go, SpotTag lets them leave a trace — and lets you find the traces others left behind. DROP YOUR FIRST BUBBLE Download SpotTag, open the camera, and see what is already floating around you. Then leave your own mark.

About

Squawk

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
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Ever look up and wonder what that plane is? Squawk tells you — instantly. Squawk turns your phone into a live window on the sky above you. Tap any aircraft to see where it's going, what it is, who's flying it, and the exact path it's taken. Set up one free alert zone and get a push when military or widebody aircraft cross it — even with the app closed. Whether you're a serious plane spotter or just curious about the jet leaving a contrail over your house, Squawk was built for you. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Live map — Every plane in the sky, updating in real time, with altitude-colored trails • Tap to track — Flight details, route, aircraft type, operator, and full flight path • AR sky view — Point your phone at the sky and see planes labeled right where they are (3 free sessions, then Pro) • Free alert zone — A 40 km zone around you that pushes when military or widebody aircraft enter it, up to 4 a day. Pro adds unlimited zones plus rare, military-base and emergency alerts • Track your flight — Add your own flights and follow every phase from gate to landing, with live status and a boarding-pass card • Airports — Live arrival/departure boards, weather, runways, and frequencies • Logbook — Keep a record of everything you've spotted, earn badges, and climb the spotter ranks • Radio transcriber (Pro) — Connect your own radio and get live ATC transcription (external hardware required) • More to explore — Rocket-launch visibility, day/night terminator, oceanic tracks and 24-hour area replay, plus weather radar and winds aloft with Pro FREE TO START The live map, tracking, fire tracking, 24-hour area replay, in-app alerts and one alert zone that pushes are all free — no account required — and the AR sky view gives you 3 free sessions. Squawk Pro adds unlimited alert zones with pushes for specific aircraft, type takeoffs, military bases and worldwide emergencies, 30-day replay and flight history, the radio transcriber, AR, and premium map layers, with a 1-week free trial on the yearly plan for new subscribers. FOR SPOTTERS, BY SPOTTERS Squawk shows real data, real trails, and real aircraft — no filler, no fake feeds. Just an honest, beautiful look at what's actually flying. Look up. Tap. Know. SQUAWK PRO SUBSCRIPTION • Squawk Pro Monthly — $4.99 per month • Squawk Pro Yearly — $34.99 per year ($2.92 per month) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getsquawk.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://getsquawk.app/terms

Screenshots

SpotTag3 screens
Squawk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpotTag at none against Squawk's 2. SpotTag also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Squawk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SpotTag asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpotTag versus Squawk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotTagSquawk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJUHWAN LEEHunter Cochran

In-app purchases

None

SpotTag

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Squawk

Subscriptions2
  • Squawk Pro$4.991 Month
  • Squawk Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SpotTag free?
SpotTag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squawk free?
Squawk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpotTag or Squawk have ads?
Neither SpotTag nor Squawk shows ads.

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