# Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker vs OpenADSB

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenADSB at none against Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker's 4. OpenADSB also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 40%) and chart position (#46 vs #185). Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and price ($5.99 vs $10.99). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker costs $5.99 and OpenADSB $10.99 up front. Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OpenADSB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker has 1.7K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker's written reviews are positive against 69% of OpenADSB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenADSB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker | OpenADSB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-radar-pro-plane-tracker/id933997029/reviews)** | [4.4 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openadsb/id1178703539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#46** |
| Size | 45 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tracker Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375444248) | [Steve Kuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178703538) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-radar-pro-plane-tracker/id933997029)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Transform your device into an air traffic control radar to view live flight information on a map. Identify planes in the sky with augmented reality and track flights globally. Access detailed flight data and see airport arrivals/departures.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking on a global map, Augmented reality plane identification, Track flights by number, registration, or airport, Detailed flight information (altitude, speed, etc.), View airport arrivals and departures, See full flight routes

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mi Flights Premium - Bronze | $0.99 | per month |
| mi Flights Premium - Silver | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| mi Flights Premium - Gold | $4.49 | per year |
| Aircraft Icons | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Informative and useful
- 🤩 Enjoyable for aviation enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Inconsistent and inaccurate data
- 💰 Overpriced for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- Showing incorrect flight details and destinations
- Unable to find or track certain flights
- Freezing and shutting down unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Helicopter icon for helicopter flights
- Ability to delete old airport names from the list
- Integration with other flight tracking apps


### OpenADSB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openadsb/id1178703539)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides a high-performance, native iOS interface for tracking aircraft. It connects to various air traffic data sources like dump1090 and Virtual Radar Server, offering detailed aircraft information and customizable display options for an enhanced user experience over web interfaces.

**Highlights:** Connects to dump1090, tar1090, and Virtual Radar Server, Preconfigured with ADS-B Exchange, Displays thousands of aircraft with history trails, Configurable filtering and highlights, Detailed aircraft information, Imperial or metric unit display, Supports Dark Mode and multitasking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription fees
- 🎖️ Displays military and blocked aircraft other apps censor
- 🔧 Highly customizable filters and settings
- 📊 Comprehensive ADS-B data from ADS-B Exchange

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Generic plane icon for all aircraft types
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ App stops showing aircraft after updates
- 📉 Missing 'from-to' flight information display
- 🔍 Search functionality not easily accessible

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when moving map or accessing settings
- App refuses to update, requiring reinstallation
- App freezes and locks up iPhone
- No aircraft display despite proper configuration
- JSON response errors after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Aircraft-specific icons (like Flightradar24)
- Search button on main screen for N-number lookup
- Dark mode for nighttime use
- Notifications/alerts for tracked aircraft
- 3D map view like Google Earth


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker free?

Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is OpenADSB free?

OpenADSB costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker or OpenADSB?

Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker is rated higher. Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while OpenADSB averages 4.4 from 109 ratings.

### Do Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker or OpenADSB have ads?

Neither Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker nor OpenADSB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker or OpenADSB?

Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenADSB every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and OpenADSB on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker or OpenADSB?

Flight Radar Pro Plane Tracker currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and OpenADSB at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*