# Overhead vs ARDAR

The clearest difference is rating: Overhead at 5.0 against ARDAR's 4.7. Overhead also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). ARDAR's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overhead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ARDAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Overhead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARDAR has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Overhead ships an update every 4 days, ARDAR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overhead | ARDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overhead-ar-plane-and-star-map/id6782262384/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemal Modi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522352514) | [Villegas Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082275065) |

## What reviewers say

### Overhead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overhead-ar-plane-and-star-map/id6782262384)

Explore the sky with an augmented reality view that overlays aircraft, celestial bodies, and space events onto your surroundings. Track flights, identify stars, and get real-time sky event notifications.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality flight tracking, Real-time star and planet identification, ISS and celestial event forecasts, Clear-sky prediction, Live aircraft details and photos, Airport mode with live arrivals/departures, Learn to Spot aircraft identification guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overhead Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Overhead Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Overhead Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### ARDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882)

This app uses augmented reality to overlay live flight information directly onto your camera's view of the sky. Point your device upwards to identify aircraft, track their routes, and view details like speed, altitude, and airline. It's designed for aviation enthusiasts and curious observers to make air traffic visible and immediate.

**Highlights:** AR aircraft labels over the real sky, Live nearby flight tracker data, Flight and plane radar views, Air traffic radar, Detailed flight information (callsign, altitude, speed), Route and airline identification, Flight path visualization, Filters for focused spotting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARDAR Pro - Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| ARDAR Pro Yearly Subscription | $26.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overhead free?

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

### Is ARDAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overhead or ARDAR?

Overhead is rated higher. Overhead averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ARDAR averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Overhead or ARDAR have ads?

Neither Overhead nor ARDAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overhead or ARDAR?

Overhead ships an update every 4 days, and ARDAR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Overhead was updated on November 5, 2026 and ARDAR on November 7, 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.*