Comparison

Train vs FlightSpot

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

Head to head
About

Train

Features
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A simple application for following trains live, see their speed and which stations they have stopped at and which they are stopping at next.

About

FlightSpot

Track live aircraft in real-time with a night-radar map, view details like speed and altitude, and log your sightings. Discover interesting planes nearby and manage your spotting sessions with this dedicated tool for aviation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Live sky map with aircraft details
  • Overhead mode to see nearby planes
  • Comprehensive spotting logbook
  • Airport and watchlist features
  • Discover interesting aircraft
  • No account required for basic use
Features
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The plane tracker built for plane spotters. Most flight apps are built for the flight - where it is, when it lands. FlightSpot is built for the person at the fence: what is flying near you right now, which aircraft deserve your attention, and a logbook of every one you have spotted. Start free, no account required. LIVE SKY MAP - Real-time aircraft on a night-radar map, with heading, altitude, speed, and position age - Tap any aircraft for registration, type, operator, and route - Search by registration, callsign, type, airline, or airport - Filters for airline, aircraft type, military, and helicopters OVERHEAD MODE - Answer the oldest question in the hobby: what just flew over - The aircraft above and around you, ranked by how close they are YOUR SPOTTING LOGBOOK - Log a sighting with one tap - Views by registration, type, airline, and airport, with completion counts - Spotting sessions turn a day at the fence into one summary: totals, new registrations, new types, and your rarest catch - Everything you log stays yours, always readable AIRPORTS AND WATCHLISTS - Save your home airport and see the aircraft near it - Watch for specific registrations or types - matches surface on the map while you spot DISCOVER - Interesting aircraft nearby, ranked by rarity, with a reason on every card NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED FlightSpot works fully as a guest. Sign in later only if you want your collection synced across devices. FLIGHTSPOT PRO Upgrade for unlimited sightings, unlimited saved airports, advanced watchlist rules, and the full Discover feed. Start with a 7-day free trial. HONEST ABOUT COVERAGE Aircraft positions come from a community network of ADS-B receivers. Coverage is strongest near cities and major airports, and aircraft that are not broadcasting - or are outside receiver range - may not appear. What you see is what the network hears, live. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Train4 screens
FlightSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train at none against FlightSpot's 2. FlightSpot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. FlightSpot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train ships an update weekly, FlightSpot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Train versus FlightSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainFlightSpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom Magnus TobiassonVikorus, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Train

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightSpot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Train free?
Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightSpot free?
FlightSpot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train or FlightSpot have ads?
Neither Train nor FlightSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train or FlightSpot?
Train ships an update weekly, and FlightSpot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Train was updated on October 6, 2026 and FlightSpot on October 16, 2026.

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