# Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 vs Planes Live

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 at every 8 days against Planes Live's every 3 weeks. Planes Live's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked) and ratings volume (93K vs 11K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 against 4.6 for Planes Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Live has 93K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24's written reviews are positive against 34% of Planes Live's.

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 ships an update every 8 days, Planes Live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 | Planes Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-radar-plane-tracker-24/id933992899/reviews) | [4.6 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **93K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.1% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 45 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-radar-plane-tracker-24/id933992899)

Transform your device into a personal air traffic radar. Track flights globally in real-time on interactive maps. Identify aircraft by pointing your device at the sky and access detailed flight information.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Augmented reality aircraft identification, Map display of nearby planes, Detailed flight information, Global map scrolling, Airline and aircraft details

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.29 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Educational
- 🚀 Great screen
- 🚀 Lots of info
- 🚀 Curious
- 🚀 Excellent tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Interruptions
- 🔑 Cookies
- 🔋 Ads
- 🔍 Missing features
- 🐛 Glitching

**Reported bugs**

- Paid upgrade not working
- Inaccurate flight data
- Navigation issues
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- More info on flights
- Improve flight tracking
- Better map navigation
- Reduce ads
- Improve data accuracy


### 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 Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 free?

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 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, Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 or Planes Live?

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 and Planes Live are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 93K ratings respectively.

### Do Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 or Planes Live have ads?

Both Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 and Planes Live show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 or Planes Live?

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 ships an update every 8 days, and Planes Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Planes Live on September 25, 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.*