Comparison

FlightCue vs FlyBud

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

Head to head
About

FlightCue

Features
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FlightCue is the flight tracker that keeps the flight you care about with you: your own, one you're meeting, or the plane overhead. TRACK ANY FLIGHT Search by flight number, route, airline or airport, or tap a plane on the live flight radar. Track it and it moves to My Flights with live status: gate and terminal, boarding, departure, delays, landing and baggage claim. Alerts arrive as things change, the flight stays on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island until touchdown, and your Apple Watch shows gate, countdown and status. KNOW THE RIDE Every tracked flight has a Turbulence tab. FlightCue reads the wind, storms and pilot reports along the route and tells you plainly: smooth the whole way, a few gentle bumps, or keep your seatbelt fastened. It shows where the bumpiest stretch is and when it comes ("around 1 h 40 min after takeoff"), why, whether the wind may get you in early or late, recent pilot reports nearby, and crosswind and visibility at both airports. WILL IT BE LATE? The Stats tab shows the flight's recent punctuality: chance of delay and how many minutes it usually runs early or late. AND WATCH THE FARE In Deals, pick a route or a specific flight. FlightCue checks the price daily, draws the history, tells you if today's fare is low, typical or high, and notifies you the moment it drops. Your first three are free. ALSO • Departures and arrivals boards, airport weather and terminal maps, airline fleets and hubs. • Trip tab for documents, notes and itinerary; share a flight card; add flights to your calendar. FLIGHTCUE PRO Unlimited tracked flights and price trackers, real-time status and gate alerts, automatic calendar sync. Weekly or yearly, cancel anytime. Turbulence, wind and fare data are third-party forecasts and estimates; coverage varies by airline, airport and region. FlightCue does not replace instructions from your airline, airport or crew. Terms of Use: https://appmerge.net/flighttracker/terms Privacy Policy: https://appmerge.net/privacy.html

About

FlyBud

This app provides turbulence forecasts and live flight tracking, specifically designed for nervous flyers. It explains potential bumpy rides, offers a breathing guide, and tracks flight status from departure to arrival.

Highlights
  • Turbulence forecast for entire flight route
  • Explanation of turbulence causes
  • Live flight status tracking
  • Preflight reports and reminders
  • Breathing guide for in-flight relaxation
  • Shareable live flight page
Features
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Turbulence forecast and live flight tracker for nervous flyers. See where your flight may get bumpy, before you board. Add your flight and FlyBud builds a turbulence forecast for your exact route and altitude from the same weather models airlines plan with, checks what pilots ahead of you are reporting, and explains the ride in plain words: where the air may get bumpy, for how long, and why. TURBULENCE FORECAST FOR YOUR FLIGHT • A turbulence forecast along your whole route, from takeoff to landing • What each bumpy patch will feel like, and what causes it: jet stream, mountains, storms or a warm afternoon climb • Thunderstorms near your route, and how far away they stay • Pilot reports of turbulence, checked against the forecast • Updated through the day as new weather forecasts arrive LIVE FLIGHT TRACKER • Live flight status: gates, terminals, delays, cancellations and baggage belts • A preflight report three hours before departure, and a reminder two hours out • The weather at your destination airport when you land FOR NERVOUS FLYERS AND FEAR OF FLYING • Relax on board: a breathing guide that works in airplane mode • Good things to know: straight answers on turbulence, engines, lightning and more WHAT'S FREE • Track every flight you take, with no limit • The turbulence forecast for each flight, summed up in plain words • Your preflight report, departure reminder and a welcome when you land • Aircraft type and age, and a breathing guide for your seat • A shareable live flight page for the people meeting you • Your logbook, with a replay of every journey on a 3D globe FLYBUD PRO • Along your route: a turbulence map with storms, clouds and winds that you can scrub through the whole flight • The full Arrival Report: the hours around your landing, conditions at the airport and how recent arrivals ran • Where's my plane?: track your aircraft before it reaches your gate • Flight alerts as they happen: gate changes, delays, cancellations and landing, plus the full updates timeline • Live Activities on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Painted planes for your logbook replay FlyBud is information, not advice: always follow your airline and your crew. SUBSCRIPTION FlyBud Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, weekly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within the 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://flybud.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://flybud.app/privacy

Screenshots

FlightCue4 screens
FlyBud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlightCue at none against FlyBud's shown. FlyBud's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. FlightCue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FlyBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FlightCue versus FlyBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightCueFlyBud
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#162 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPMERGE TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETIJaume Ros

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightCue

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$59.991 Year
2 purchases

FlyBud

Subscriptions2
  • FlyBud Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • FlyBud Pro - Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FlightCue free?
FlightCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyBud free?
FlyBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightCue or FlyBud have ads?
FlyBud shows ads; FlightCue does not.
Which is updated more often, FlightCue or FlyBud?
FlightCue ships an update every 3 days, and FlyBud every 3 days. Most recently, FlightCue was updated on October 31, 2026 and FlyBud on October 31, 2026.

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