# Squawk vs TailMark

The clearest difference is ads: Squawk at none against TailMark's shown. Squawk also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squawk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TailMark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Squawk against 5.0 for TailMark. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squawk has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Squawk ships an update every 2 days, TailMark every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squawk | TailMark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-live-flight-tracker/id6787506740/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailmark-plane-spotter-log/id6811068278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Cochran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787506742) | [Michael Glazebrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801587806) |

## What reviewers say

### Squawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-live-flight-tracker/id6787506740)

Instantly identify aircraft in the sky with real-time flight data. Track planes, view flight details, and set up custom alerts for military or widebody aircraft. Explore live airport information and log your sightings.

**Highlights:** Live flight map with real-time updates, Detailed flight information on tap, AR sky view for aircraft identification, Customizable alert zones for specific aircraft, Flight tracking and boarding pass card, Live airport arrival/departure boards, Logbook with spotting achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squawk Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Squawk Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### TailMark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailmark-plane-spotter-log/id6811068278)

Log aircraft sightings with detailed information, even offline. Track your spotting history, view flight paths, and identify planes using your camera. Offers advanced features and alerts with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Offline tail number lookup, Aircraft details database, Log sightings with photos and notes, Flight path visualization, Real-time overhead aircraft list, Camera-based registration reading, Achievement badges and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TailMark Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| TailMark Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squawk free?

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

### Is TailMark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squawk or TailMark?

TailMark is rated higher. Squawk averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TailMark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Squawk or TailMark have ads?

TailMark shows ads; Squawk does not.

### Which is updated more often, Squawk or TailMark?

Squawk ships an update every 2 days, and TailMark every 4 days. Most recently, Squawk was updated on November 1, 2026 and TailMark on November 1, 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.*