Best Live Flight Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best live flight apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Live Flight Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Flightradar24 | Flight TrackerFlightradar24 | Flight TrackerFree4.8★ (678K)YesYesNov 2026
2Planes Live - Flight TrackerPlanes Live - Flight TrackerFree4.6★ (93K)YesYesNov 2026
3Live Flight Tracker: FlightMapLive Flight Tracker: FlightMapFree—YesYesOct 2026
4AeroTrace: Flight TrackerAeroTrace: Flight TrackerFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
5InfiniteInfo - Live TrackingInfiniteInfo - Live TrackingFree5.0★ (46)NoYesOct 2026
6Flighty – Live Flight TrackerFlighty – Live Flight TrackerFree4.8★ (160K)NoYesNov 2026
7Live Flight Tracker - FlighTRKLive Flight Tracker - FlighTRKFree—YesYesOct 2026
8Flightrax: Live Flight TrackerFlightrax: Live Flight TrackerFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Live Flight

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker#1

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker by Flightradar24 AB

Live plane & flight tracker
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.8😊(678K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in Travel
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Track planes in real-time on a live map, identify aircraft by pointing your device at the sky, and view detailed flight information. Explore historical flight data, airport arrivals/departures, and even see what the pilot sees in 3D.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Best app for aviation enthusiasts
  • 👍 Accurate and real-time flight tracking
  • 👍 Useful for tracking friends/family flights
  • 👍 Provides detailed flight information
  • 👍 Helpful for airport pickups and drop-offs

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model frustrates some users
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with tracking smaller aircraft
  • 🐛 Bugs with 3D view and AR functionality
  • 🔋 Ads can be intrusive in free version
  • 💡 Desire for more customization options
Planes Live - Flight Tracker#2

Planes Live - Flight Tracker by Mosaic S.r.l.

Air Traffic & Aircraft Radar
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.6😞(93K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in Travel
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 🌟 Informative and interesting
  • 👍 Great app for plane enthusiasts
  • ✈️ Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
  • 🔍 Difficult to find/track specific flights
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization/subscription model
  • 📢 Too many ads in free version
  • 🔌 High battery consumption
  • 🤯 Confusing/unintuitive user experience

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FAQ about Live Flight

What are the best live flight apps for iPhone?
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker tops our live flight apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 678K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top live flight apps we rank are free to download, including Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker and Planes Live - Flight Tracker.
Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ live flight apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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