Comparison

Intercept Radar vs Plane Radar

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

Head to head
About

Intercept Radar

Features
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Intercept turns your phone into a live aircraft radar for aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters and airshow photographers. See military and civil aircraft moving around you in real time on a clean, dark radar map. Tap any contact for live telemetry — distance, bearing, altitude, speed and heading — so you always know what's overhead and where it's going. FEATURES • Live radar map of aircraft near your location • Military, civil and all-traffic modes to cut the clutter • Full telemetry on every aircraft: distance, ETA, altitude, heading, speed • Watchlist — keep an eye on the aircraft you care about • Alerts and notifications for aircraft of interest • Powered by public ADS-B / OpenSky data Coverage and accuracy of live data varies by region and time of day. Intercept is free with ads. A one-time "Remove Ads" purchase is available if you'd prefer an ad-free radar. INTERCEPT PREMIUM Unlock Premium to remove ads, build a watchlist and receive proximity alerts when a favourite aircraft is airborne. Two options: - Intercept Premium (Monthly): auto-renewing subscription, GBP 0.99/month. - Intercept Premium (Lifetime): one-time purchase, GBP 9.99. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The monthly subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justpaste.it/ffylo

About

Plane Radar

Visualize live air traffic with a radar-inspired display. See nearby aircraft, tap for details, and set custom alerts. Explore the skies from your current location or any other.

Highlights
  • Live ADS-B air traffic display
  • Interactive radar with adjustable range
  • Customizable aircraft alerts
  • Classic sweeping radar mode
  • Map overlays (standard, satellite, hybrid)
  • Aircraft filtering options
  • Detailed aircraft information
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Plane Radar brings the airspace around you to life through a classic radar-inspired display. Live ADS-B data is presented on a circular radar scope with range rings, bearing markers, aircraft targets, and an optional sweeping beam. Quickly see what is flying nearby, tap any aircraft for more information, or adjust the radar to explore another location. KEY FEATURES • View nearby aircraft using live ADS-B data • Explore an interactive radar with an adjustable range • Set nearby aircraft alerts by distance, altitude, and aircraft type, with sound and vibration notifications • Switch to Classic Radar mode for a traditional sweeping radar display • Center the radar on your location or enter coordinates manually • Display standard, satellite, or hybrid map overlays • Filter aircraft by model, identifier, country, altitude, speed, and type • View callsign, registration, aircraft model, airline, route, altitude, speed, heading, distance, and more when available • Access live aircraft data through community ADS-B APIs, or connect to a compatible local receiver running dump1090 or readsb. HOW IT WORKS Many aircraft broadcast their identity, position, altitude, speed, and heading using ADS-B. Ground-based receiver networks collect these signals and make the reports available through live data feeds. Plane Radar retrieves available aircraft reports around your selected radar center, calculates each aircraft’s distance and bearing, and plots it on a traditional radar-style display. Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, plane spotter, ADS-B receiver owner, or simply curious about what is flying overhead, Plane Radar offers a clear and engaging way to explore nearby air traffic—with the familiar look and feel of a traditional radar screen.

Screenshots

Intercept Radar4 screens
Plane Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plane Radar at none against Intercept Radar's shown. Intercept Radar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Intercept Radar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Plane Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intercept Radar versus Plane Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntercept RadarPlane Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB55 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDavid Harmison绪海 罗

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Intercept Radar

Subscriptions1
  • Intercept Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Intercept Premium Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Plane Radar

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Intercept Radar free?
Intercept Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plane Radar free?
Plane Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intercept Radar or Plane Radar have ads?
Intercept Radar shows ads; Plane Radar does not.

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