Comparison

Squawk vs FlyTracker

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

Head to head
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

About

FlyTracker

Features
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FlyTracker keeps you ahead of your flight — not chasing it. Track any flight worldwide by flight number and watch it move in real time on a stunning 3D globe. Get a Live Activity right on your lock screen and Dynamic Island with live progress, gate, and arrival time — no need to even open the app. KEY FEATURES • Search any airline worldwide by flight number • Status, gate, delay, and ETA push alerts • Live flight map with actual ADS-B aircraft position • Lock Screen Live Activity & Dynamic Island • Explore featured flights currently in the air on the 3D globe • Departure & arrival times in the airport's local time zone • Departure weather and arrival-time forecasts • Terminal, gate, and baggage belt info FLYTRACKER PRO • Track up to 10 active flights at once • Continued status, gate, delay, and arrival-time updates • Where's my plane? Track your inbound aircraft on the map before boarding • Delay early warning: if the aircraft flying to you is running late, you hear it here first • $19.99/year (2 months free vs monthly) or $2.99/month WHY TRAVELERS SWITCH TO FLYTRACKER • Faster than airport screens — data straight from live aircraft transponders • Times shown in the airport's time zone, not your phone's — no mental math after a red-eye • Built for the lock screen: glance, don't dig • No ads. Ever. Auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://runfekim.github.io/flytracker-legal/ Aircraft position data © adsb.lol contributors (ODbL).

Screenshots

Squawk4 screens
FlyTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlyTracker at none against Squawk's 2. Squawk's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support 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. FlyTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squawk ships an update every 2 days, FlyTracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Squawk versus FlyTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquawkFlyTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter CochranJiYeon Noh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Squawk

Subscriptions2
  • Squawk Pro$4.991 Month
  • Squawk Pro Annual$34.991 Year
None

FlyTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squawk free?
Squawk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyTracker free?
FlyTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squawk or FlyTracker have ads?
Neither Squawk nor FlyTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squawk or FlyTracker?
Squawk ships an update every 2 days, and FlyTracker weekly. Most recently, Squawk was updated on October 14, 2026 and FlyTracker on September 29, 2026.

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