FlightWindow vs DOT AIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FlightWindow
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Turn focus time into a journey. FlightWindow is a focus timer that lets you look out of an airplane window at cities and landmarks around the world while you study, work, read, or create. Choose your goal and duration, then board a scenic flight through your selected city. FEATURES β’ Focus timer from 25 to 120 minutes in 5-minute increments β’ Curated routes over Tokyo, Paris, New York, Sydney, and more β’ Immersive 3D city views with multiple viewpoints β’ Focus Guard, which restricts selected apps and websites only during a focus session β’ Ambient sounds including brown noise, rain, waves, thunderstorms, rainforest, and keyboard sounds β’ Focus history with time, completed journeys, categories, and streaks β’ Notifications, keep-screen-awake controls, and haptics FREE FEATURES Use the Tokyo and Kanagawa routes, brown noise, the full 25-to-120-minute timer, Focus Guard, and focus history for free. FLIGHTWINDOW PLUS FlightWindow Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Every plan unlocks the same Plus features: every flight route, every ambient sound, new premium routes, and iCloud synchronization across devices. Eligible customers can try a monthly or annual plan free for seven days. After the trial, the subscription renews automatically at the selected billing interval unless canceled. The lifetime plan is a single payment with no automatic renewal. Prices and payment terms are displayed before purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled at any time in your App Store account settings. Purchase restoration is available in the app. PRIVACY FlightWindow does not request your current location. Focus records and notes for Free users are stored on the device. Apps and websites selected in Focus Guard are not sent to FlightWindow, Firebase, RevenueCat, or the developerβs servers. Usage-data sharing can be disabled at any time in Settings. An internet connection is required to display maps. The availability and detail of 3D buildings and terrain vary by city and Apple Maps coverage. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://flight-window-jp.web.app/en/privacy
DOT AIR
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Choose a destination and your plane takes off. DOT SKY is a travel timer that turns the time to your destination into a pixel-art journey. Fly from Tokyo to Paris or Seoul to Jeju. The countdown is based on real flight durations between cities, taking you through takeoff, cruise, and landing. The sky and scenery gradually change, making your usual study or work session feel like a small trip. Watch the plane from outside, switch to a cabin seat view, or check your position on the world map. Reaching your destination brings a satisfying sense of completion. Where will you go during your next work session? WHO WILL ENJOY DOT SKY β’ Anyone who wants to make study or work time more enjoyable: Follow the plane instead of watching numbers alone, and use the journey as a gentle marker for focused time. β’ Pixel-art and sky lovers: Enjoy starry skies, clouds, airports, and city scenes drawn in calm pixel art. β’ Airplane and travel fans: Experience the journey from airport departure to time in the air and arrival, with window scenery and a cabin seat view. β’ Anyone looking for a finish line: Feel that your destination is getting closer, and let arrival be a small reward after a longer session. β’ People who like to personalize their apps: Premium adds cities, aircraft, and cabin designs to make each trip your own. FEATURES Choose a destination: Pick a city route for a short getaway or a longer journey, depending on your mood. Flight-time timer: The countdown follows the selected routeβs real flight duration. DOT SKY is a timer inspired by flight times, not a live airline flight tracker. Trip details before departure: Check your destination, flight duration, and estimated arrival time before starting. Airport takeoff: The plane rolls down the runway, accelerates, and climbs. The airport and city recede as it rises into the cruise scene. Cruise animation: Watch the plane move through the sky as the background scenery drifts slowly by. Landing journey: As arrival approaches, the plane descends toward the city and airport. See the timer end with a landing at your destination. Changing skies: Morning, daytime, and night skies transition gradually instead of switching all at once. Tap to change views: Switch from the outside aircraft view to the cabin seat view during cruise. The outside view returns as landing approaches. Window scenery: Look at the sky through the airplane window, integrated with the cabin background for a consistent view. Cabin seat view: Enjoy the seat and cabin atmosphere as well as the view outside. Current position map: Follow your journey on a world map alongside the countdown. Route list and search: Browse routes by region or search for a city to find your next destination. Estimated arrival: See an arrival time calculated from the current time and the selected flight duration. Language settings: Choose a language on first launch and change it later in Settings. Japanese, English, and other supported languages are available. Settings tab: Find app preferences in one place. In-flight controls such as cabin lighting remain on the flight screen. PREMIUM More cities and routes: Unlock additional destinations around the world beyond the free selection. Aircraft designs: Choose a different aircraft color and style from the standard look. Cabin designs: Customize the cabin shown in the seat view and pair it with your aircraft. World tour plans: Connect multiple destinations and imagine a journey around the world. Premium is a one-time purchase with no monthly or annual auto-renewal. The price in the Japanese App Store is Β₯300. Choose a destination for the time you have today. Look up at the sky and begin your journey with DOT SKY.
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Verdict
FlightWindow and DOT AIR are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FlightWindow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DOT AIR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | FlightWindow | DOT AIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIROTO ISHIKAWA | Sota Ninomiya |
In-app purchases
FlightWindow
- FlightWindow Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- FlightWindow Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- FlightWindow Plus Lifetime$9.99
DOT AIR
- DOTAIR Premium$1.99









