# VariFlightPro vs Planes Live

The clearest difference is rating: Planes Live at 4.6 against VariFlightPro's 4.1. Planes Live also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 17) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). VariFlightPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VariFlightPro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Planes Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planes Live holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Live has 93K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of VariFlightPro's written reviews are positive against 34% of Planes Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VariFlightPro | Planes Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variflightpro/id930765939/reviews) | **[4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **93K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 235 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FEEYO.COM E-COMMERCE CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414184045) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### VariFlightPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variflightpro/id930765939)

This app provides aviation professionals with comprehensive global flight and airport operational data. It facilitates information exchange and sharing within the civil aviation community, offering real-time tracking and meteorological insights.

**Highlights:** Global flight status, Airport dynamic information, Real-time flight tracking, Aeronautical meteorological information, On-time report, ADSB multi-dimensional screening

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP service per three month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Service Yearly | $21.49 | per year |
| 30 days VariflightEx VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Only One Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| 题库 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90 days VariflightEx VIP | $5.99 | one-time |
| 题库 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 题库 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 365 days VariflightEX VIP | $22.99 | one-time |


### Planes Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with detailed aircraft information, schedules, and airport data. Get instant alerts for flight status changes and find planes near you. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and travelers.

**Highlights:** Global flight tracking, Real-time flight status alerts, Detailed aircraft information, Airport departure/arrival schedules, Weather forecasts, Nearby planes and airports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Planes Live Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker & Weather Radar | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Planes Live Premium 1 Month | $17.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 🌟 Informative and interesting
- 👍 Great app for plane enthusiasts
- ✈️ Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 🔍 Difficult to find/track specific flights
- 💰 Aggressive monetization/subscription model
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔌 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Flights disappearing from map
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Crashes and freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with better plane tracking
- More detailed flight information (e.g. plane model, altitude, speed)
- Option to track multiple flights simultaneously
- Ability to customize notifications and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VariFlightPro free?

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

### Is Planes Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VariFlightPro or Planes Live?

Planes Live is rated higher. VariFlightPro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Planes Live averages 4.6 from 93K ratings.

### Do VariFlightPro or Planes Live have ads?

Planes Live shows ads; VariFlightPro does not.

### Which is updated more often, VariFlightPro or Planes Live?

VariFlightPro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planes Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, VariFlightPro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Planes Live on September 26, 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.*