Comparison

OverheadView vs FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker

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

Head to head
About

OverheadView

Features
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OverheadView turns your iPhone into a live radar for the sky above you. See what is flying overhead in real time. Center the map on your location and watch nearby aircraft move across an interactive map, sourced from community ADS-B data. Tap any aircraft to see its callsign, altitude, speed, heading, and route when available. KEY FEATURES • Live aircraft radar — track nearby planes and helicopters in real time on an interactive map centered on your location. • Centered on you — the radar follows your location to surface the aircraft closest to you, wherever you are. • Flight details — tap any aircraft for its callsign, altitude, speed, heading, and route. • Flight search and follow — look up a specific flight and follow it with a predicted path. • Drone Remote ID — detect nearby drones broadcasting ASTM F3411 / OpenDroneID over Bluetooth, processed on your device (experimental). • Interactive map — pan and zoom a smooth, native Apple Map. • Privacy-minded — no account, no login. We do not collect names or emails to identify you, and we never sell your data. Whether you are a plane spotter, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about that aircraft you just heard overhead, OverheadView gives you a clear, up-to-date picture of nearby air traffic. Aircraft data is sourced from community ADS-B networks and may not reflect all air traffic. OverheadView is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended for navigation or any safety-critical use.

About

FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker

Features
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Track any flight and know exactly when to leave for the airport. FindMyTraveler is built for the person doing the pickup - not the passenger. Enter a flight number or search by route, and the app handles everything: live status, gate and terminal on arrival, baggage carousel estimates, and a clear answer to the only question that matters: when do I leave? No account required for the traveler. No app to install on their end. Just add the flight number and let FindMyTraveler keep you informed. WHY GREETERS LOVE IT - Track any commercial flight by number or by city pair - See live flight status: on time, delayed, boarding, in the air, landed - Know the arrival gate, terminal, and baggage carousel before the plane touches down - Get a plain-language pickup summary: where to wait and when to head out - Share a live travel link via text - opens in any browser, no app needed on the traveler's side - Clean, modern interface designed for a quick glance while you are on the move FOR TRAVELERS - Share your arrival with anyone picking you up via a simple link - No sign-in required - your greeter sees your flight status the moment they open the link - Optional Sign in with Apple to save trips and share directly from the app LIVE FLIGHT DATA - Real-time status from commercial aviation data feeds - Delay alerts, gate changes, and landing updates - Accurate baggage carousel and terminal information for major airports FindMyTraveler works the way airport pickups actually happen: one person is on the plane, one person is in the car. This app is for the one in the car. Questions or feedback: contact@vikorus.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OverheadView4 screens
FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OverheadView at none against FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker's 1. OverheadView also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OverheadView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OverheadView ships an update every 4 days, FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
OverheadView versus FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverheadViewFindMyTraveler Flight Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik GutierrezVikorus, LLC

In-app purchases

None

OverheadView

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is OverheadView free?
OverheadView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker free?
FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OverheadView or FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker have ads?
OverheadView shows ads; FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, OverheadView or FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker?
OverheadView ships an update every 4 days, and FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, OverheadView was updated on November 5, 2026 and FindMyTraveler Flight Tracker on October 28, 2026.

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