# Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 vs Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 at free with in-app purchases against Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar's subscription. Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 313). Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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 Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 has 11K ratings behind it against 313, 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 21% of Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar's.

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 ships an update every 8 days, Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 | Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-radar-plane-tracker-24/id933992899/reviews) | **[4.7 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-trackerair-plane-radar/id6444776718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 313 |
| Positive reviews | **36.1% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [Adrian Popescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864350409) |

## 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


### Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-trackerair-plane-radar/id6444776718)

Monitor flights globally with real-time updates on their status, routes, and arrival times. This app provides precise tracking for travel enthusiasts, frequent flyers, or anyone needing to stay informed about flight details.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Flight status and route monitoring, Worldwide airplane coverage, Intuitive user interface, Search and monitor flights

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Trip Planner | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker 24 PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flight Tracker 24 PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Plane Radar | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Plane Radar | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Thank you
- ❤️ Love it
- ✈️ See plane location
- 👍 Great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Not free, requires payment
- 🚫 Useless without subscription
- ❌ Demands subscription immediately
- 💸 Aggressively pushes in-app purchase
- 🗑️ Waste of time and scam

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Doesn't show destination
- 🐛 Shows speed but altitude is 0
- 🐛 App doesn't work most of the time


## 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 Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar free?

Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 or Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar?

Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar is rated higher. Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar averages 4.7 from 313 ratings.

### Do Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 or Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar have ads?

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 shows ads; Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 or Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar?

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 ships an update every 8 days, and Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar every 2 months. Most recently, Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flight Tracker・Air Plane Radar on October 27, 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.*