Comparison

Flight Locater vs Airplane Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flight Locater

Features
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Tracking your flight is easier than ever before! With Flight Locater, you can get your flight information on your iPhone! This app allows user to search for a particular flight (DL 787/UA896) using this iOS app. In return, the user can get to know useful important information about their flight. The app displays information about the particular flight such as Flight Duration, Aircraft Model, Departure Airport info Arrival Airport info etc. It plots the entire flight path on a Map and allow the user to see the starting location and destination. When prompted for the airline callsign, the user may not know the callsign of the particular airline they are searching for (eg Callsign for Singapore Airlines is SQ), therefore the app provides them with a list of airlines callsigns, allowing the user to search for airline’s callsign with a search box. Features -Displays flight departure and arrival information all in one window! -Allows user to select their airline from a list of 1300++ active airlines! -Allows user to view the entire flight path on Apple Maps -Improved algorithms to determine more accurate flights -All information retrieved are from FlightStats Web Services http://flightstats.com However, please be warned that the information displayed may be inaccurate, so DO NOT use this app as your primary source for your flight details. Instead, refer to the information provided to you by your ticket provider or airline in case of any last minute flight changes. Always cross check information from the phone with the information from your ticket provider/airline!

About

Airplane Tracker

Follow flights live around the globe with real-time maps and detailed flight information. Save favorite flights for easy access and get instant updates on departures and arrivals worldwide. Ideal for travelers and aviation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Live flight map
  • Real-time flight paths
  • Departure and arrival times
  • Detailed flight information
  • Save favorite flights
Features
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Airplane Tracker lets you follow any flight live, anywhere in the world. View real-time flight paths, departure and arrival times, and instantly look up details for any plane — all in one simple app. Perfect for travelers, aviation fans, or anyone wanting to track flights with ease. Features: - Live map showing planes in real time - Save your favorite flights for quick access - View flight details: status, route, altitude, speed, and more - Get accurate updates for departures and arrivals worldwide Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flight Locater4 screens
Airplane Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flight Locater at none against Airplane Tracker's 2. Flight Locater also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Airplane Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Flight Locater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Flight Locater versus Airplane Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight LocaterAirplane Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClarence ChngGarrett Moody

In-app purchases

None

Flight Locater

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Airplane Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Airplane Tracker Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Airplane Tracker Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Flight Locater free?
Flight Locater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airplane Tracker free?
Airplane Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Locater or Airplane Tracker have ads?
Neither Flight Locater nor Airplane Tracker shows ads.

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