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Head-to-head

FlightAware Flight Tracker vs Flight Tracker +

FlightAware Flight Tracker 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner FlightAware Flight Tracker
Flight Tracker + 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

FlightAware Flight Tracker is the better choice for most users.

Full reviews: FlightAware Flight Tracker · Flight Tracker +

FlightAware Flight Tracker offers a more reliable and user-friendly experience compared to Flight Tracker +, despite some negative feedback regarding ads and user interface. Users appreciate its accuracy and extensive features, while Flight Tracker + has faced criticism for its subscription model and recent changes that have made the free version less functional.

Head to head

features edge: FlightAware Flight TrackerR5R14R56R61
FlightAware Flight Tracker Users find FlightAware's features extensive and useful, often highlighting its accuracy and real-time updates R5R14R56.
Flight Tracker + Flight Tracker + users express dissatisfaction with recent downgrades in features and usability, noting that the free version is now filled with ads and limitations R61R62.
ease of use edge: FlightAware Flight TrackerR12R32R41R69
FlightAware Flight Tracker FlightAware users report issues with the app's user interface but still find it generally easy to navigate for tracking flights R12R32R41.
Flight Tracker + Flight Tracker + users frequently mention frustrations with navigation and the push for subscriptions, which complicates the user experience R69.
reliability edge: FlightAware Flight TrackerR20R44R56R76
FlightAware Flight Tracker FlightAware is often praised for its accuracy and reliability in tracking flights, with many users relying on it for timely updates R20R44R56.
Flight Tracker + Flight Tracker + has received complaints about reliability, with users noting that it sometimes fails to track flights accurately R76.
price/value edge: FlightAware Flight TrackerR5R14R58R61
FlightAware Flight Tracker FlightAware offers a free version with optional in-app purchases, which many users find reasonable for the value provided R5R14R58.
Flight Tracker + Flight Tracker + has shifted to a subscription model that many users find predatory, with complaints about the high cost of $5.99 per week R61.
support tieR16R19R55R81
FlightAware Flight Tracker FlightAware users have reported issues with customer support, but many still find the app's functionality worth the trouble R16R19R55.
Flight Tracker + Flight Tracker + users have expressed disappointment with customer service, particularly regarding refund processes and support responsiveness R81.
Pick FlightAware Flight Tracker if

you want a more reliable and feature-rich flight tracking experience.

Pick Flight Tracker + if

you prefer a simpler, potentially lower-cost option, but be aware of the limitations.

Evidence note: The evidence heavily favors FlightAware, especially in features and reliability, while Flight Tracker + faces significant criticism for its recent changes and subscription model.

Frequently asked

Is there a free version of these apps?
Yes, both apps offer free versions, but FlightAware's free version is generally more functional, while Flight Tracker + has limited features and heavy ads in its free tier.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US What great resource: I depend on this much more than what the Airline tells me.
  2. [R14] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US Impressive: I continue to be surprised and impressed by the features and information this app provides. I’ve had it less than a week and have already upgraded from a free to a premium subscription. I’m not an aviator either - the tools the app has for them look very extensive and useful. Downloaded the app originally because I have a little boy with autism who loves watching planes come and go, I
  3. [R56] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US A valuable tool: If you want to know anything about a flight, this is the place to look. Airports, flight numbers, airline operators, and technical data to include waypoints along the flight route are interesting but also beneficial to everyone involved in the flight chain. I could go on! Great tool.
  4. [R61] Flight Tracker + 1/5 · US Was cool: It used to be free. Now it’s six bucks a week.
  5. [R12] FlightAware Flight Tracker 3/5 · US Love: I’m a plain nerd and I like to keep track of flights where they’re going in when they’re coming and when I see a plane, I need to look it up right away or I feel this compulsion. Flight aware is my go to app as I can instantly find out what why and where and I love it thank you.
  6. [R32] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US Easy to use, very visual: Just put in the flight number. The App will show all the info you need. The speed to update is good.
  7. [R41] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US Super useful: I use this all the time to get to the airport on time, whether meeting an incoming flight or finding how likely a flight will be leaving as scheduled. I love the location tracking feature, for some reason especially when the flight is still on the ground. I would love a minor improvement in the data display. The flight plan always has inscrutable (to lay users) marker names. It wou
  8. [R69] Flight Tracker + 3/5 · US Very useful but very pushy to buy subscription: It is very hard to exit out of the subscription page when opening the app, which is very annoying.
  9. [R20] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US Great app: Great for tracking flights - very accurate!
  10. [R44] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US Great app: Reliable
  11. [R76] Flight Tracker + 2/5 · US Not reliable: The biggest issue of all is that it on one recent trip, it could not find my confirmed flight despite TripIt, Flighty, United (the airline for the flight), Flightradar24, FlightAware all able to find my flight. I contacted support and they appreciated my ticket and also wanted screenshots of all flight tracking apps I use for that flight, and I obliged. No follow up from support
  12. [R58] FlightAware Flight Tracker 5/5 · US Awesome App: Best app ever! It’s super user friendly and very accurate. It allows you to be on time and gives you peace of mind knowing where the flight is at all times. I highly recommend it. It is definitely worthy of a 5 star rating.
  13. [R16] FlightAware Flight Tracker 1/5 · US Disappointing Price Increase for Loyal Customers: I am very disappointed to see the price of the yearly ad-removal subscription increasing from $5.99 to $8.99. Every other app I have ever used values its current customer base by grandfathering them into their original rate. With those companies, you only pay the new, higher price if you cancel your subscription and choose to rejoin at a later date
  14. [R19] FlightAware Flight Tracker 1/5 · US BS: This site is a pain in the butt to get set up!!
  15. [R55] FlightAware Flight Tracker 1/5 · US Insane security requirements: Used to love this app, but layers of security requirements required to sign in have made it unusable. Every time I am asked for code by email, then Authenticator and then, more often than not, log in glitches and I have to start all over. Cancelled my subscription.
  16. [R81] Flight Tracker + 3/5 · US Read this: I accidentally purchased this app and I was denied a refund twice! I was told by Apple Consumer Representative that I had my two chances to request the refund and there is nothing that can be done about it. I know that people purchase apps without meaning to do it , so I’m very disappointed that I have no recourse in this matter. I asked for a supervisor and was told no. Do t trust cus
  17. [R62] Flight Tracker + 4/5 · US Free Version Downgrade: Not going to leave some silly one star review. I’ve used the app for years without issue, almost always just to track my wife’s incoming flight to pick her up. Just now opened it to use it for the first time in months, and it’s now unusable in the free version. Now bombarded with endless ads and demands to get the paid version and can’t even figure out a way around it to do

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store