# Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 vs AirwayControl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirwayControl at 100% against Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24's 36%. AirwayControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 AirwayControl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirwayControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24's written reviews are positive against 100% of AirwayControl's.

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 ships an update every 8 days, AirwayControl every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 | AirwayControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-radar-plane-tracker-24/id933992899/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airwaycontrol-flight-tracker/id6778455316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [Christopher Svendsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884373160) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24

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

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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


### AirwayControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airwaycontrol-flight-tracker/id6778455316)

Track flights in real-time with live radar, gate information, and delay notifications. Get assistance with flight disruptions, understand your rights, and easily file claims for issues like cancellations or lost baggage. Access baggage allowances and airport maps.

**Highlights:** Live flight radar worldwide, Real-time gate and status updates, Delay and cancellation notifications, Flight disruption rights guidance, Assistance with claims for delays/lost bags, Baggage allowance information, Airport maps with walking estimates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AirwayControl | $1.99 | per month |


## 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 AirwayControl free?

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

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

AirwayControl is rated higher. Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AirwayControl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 ships an update every 8 days, and AirwayControl every 5 days. Most recently, Flight Radar, Plane Tracker 24 was updated on November 3, 2026 and AirwayControl on November 3, 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.*