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Head-to-head

FlightStats vs Flighty

FlightStats 4.8★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 60
Winner Flighty
Flighty 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85

Flighty is the better choice for frequent travelers who value advanced features and proactive notifications, while FlightStats is suitable for basic, free flight tracking despite recent reliability issues.

Full reviews: FlightStats · Flighty

Flighty offers superior accuracy, proactive notifications, and a richer feature set for a paid subscription, making it ideal for frequent flyers. FlightStats, while free, has faced recent criticism for inaccurate information, bugs, and a degraded user experience.

Head to head

Accuracy & Reliability edge: FlightyR1R2R5R15
FlightStats FlightStats users report inconsistent accuracy, with some experiencing incorrect gate information, delayed updates, and even flights showing as airborne when still on the ground R1R15R31. However, many long-time users still find it accurate and reliable for basic tracking R2R5.
Flighty Flighty is praised for its accuracy and for providing notifications of delays and changes even before airlines . However, some users have reported instances of incorrect departure times or flights showing as airborne while still on the ground .
Features & Functionality edge: FlightyR2R3R6R7
FlightStats FlightStats provides essential flight information like gates, terminals, and live tracking maps R2R11. However, recent updates have removed the Apple Watch app R6 and some users struggle with date selection for future flights R12R16R22R25. There are also complaints about the inability to create accounts R3R7.
Flighty Flighty offers advanced features like proactive delay/cancellation notifications, historical flight tracking, aircraft details, and integration with services like TripIt . It also allows sharing flight details with friends and family . Some users desire more details about nearby planes or improved friend connection features .
Ease of Use & UI edge: FlightyR9R13R20R24
FlightStats FlightStats is generally considered simple and user-friendly by some R20R26. However, others find its UI ugly and confusing R24, with issues like excessive tracking requests upon opening R9 and intrusive clickbait ads R13R33.
Flighty Flighty is praised for its beautiful design, clean interface, and intuitive nature R81. However, some users find it 'overglazed' and are annoyed by frequent pop-ups asking for reviews . There are also reports of the app not connecting on slow airport internet and a poorly designed iPad view .
Price & Value tieR11R26R33R48
FlightStats FlightStats is free to download and use, which many users appreciate R11R26. However, some recent reviews mention a monthly charge R48 or complain about the inability to remove ads, suggesting a shift in its free model R33.
Flighty Flighty operates on a freemium model with in-app purchases (IAP). Many users find the paid subscription worthwhile for its advanced features and proactive updates R83. However, a significant number of users criticize its high cost, stating that many useful features are locked behind a paywall R69R81R84R91. There are also complaints about misleading subscription terms .
Support & Updates tieR3R6R7R9
FlightStats Reviews for FlightStats indicate a lack of recent positive updates, with users lamenting the removal of the Apple Watch app R6 and issues with account creation R3R7. Some users also note a decline in quality over time R3R9.
Flighty Flighty users appreciate the continuous development and rich features . However, some report bugs like incorrect aircraft listings and issues with flight import functionality . There are also complaints about the app's auto-population feature stopping and support being unhelpful for import issues .
Pick FlightStats if

you need a basic, free flight tracker and are willing to tolerate occasional inaccuracies, ads, and a less polished user experience R11R26.

Pick Flighty if

you are a frequent traveler or aviation enthusiast who prioritizes advanced features, proactive notifications, and a sleek design, and are willing to pay for a subscription R83.

Evidence note: FlightStats reviews show a strong negative skew in recent feedback, particularly concerning accuracy and functionality, despite a high lifetime rating. Flighty's negative reviews often focus on the cost of its premium features, indicating that its free tier is significantly limited.

Frequently asked

Is FlightStats accurate?
FlightStats' accuracy is inconsistent; while some users find it reliable for basic information R2, others report significant inaccuracies in gate information, departure times, and live tracking R1R15R31.
Does Flighty have a free version?
Yes, Flighty has a free version, but many useful features, including live tracking and advanced notifications, are locked behind a paid subscription R69R91R108R118.
Can I track future flights with FlightStats?
Many FlightStats users report significant issues with selecting future dates, often finding the date picker stuck or limited to only a few days ahead R12R16R22R25.
Is Flighty worth the subscription cost?
For frequent travelers, many users find Flighty's subscription worth the cost due to its proactive notifications, detailed information, and overall reliability R83, but casual users often find it too expensive for the features offered in the free tier R81R84R93.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] FlightStats 1/5 · US Incorrect gate information in ATL: Flight attendant here. I cannot rely on flight stats, many times have the incorrect gate posted.
  2. [R2] FlightStats 5/5 · US Accurate: It’s great to have this app, I used it a lot to get info about gate , terminals etc . I really like it and I have this apps for a few years ! It’s a keeper !
  3. [R5] FlightStats 5/5 · US Peace of mind: Great tool for parents’ peace of mind. Thanks
  4. [R15] FlightStats 3/5 · US Incorrect Info: Why are you showing flights leaving Terminal 2 at JFK when that terminal is closed and being demolished? Have had to start using Flight Tracker app as much more accurate.
  5. [R3] FlightStats 3/5 · US What happened?: Used to be a very reliable app…can’t even create a free account anymore. Had high hopes but now it’s just useless.
  6. [R6] FlightStats 3/5 · US Apple Watch app: What happened to the great Apple Watch app? Please bring it back.
  7. [R7] FlightStats 2/5 · US Like the app: But it crashes every time I create an account so I am stuck on using as an unregistered user.
  8. [R9] FlightStats 3/5 · US Used to be great: What’s the deal with the list of vendors asking for approval to track users of this app?
  9. [R13] FlightStats 1/5 · US Horrible: When opening app and checking flight status, right under flight info I’m presented with a clickbait about a “Breaking: Plane Crash” notification. It was for a plane crash from 5-months back but really. If someone was not aware they could be devastated. Obviously an ad but really, you don’t monitor for things like this? Very displeased.
  10. [R20] FlightStats 5/5 · US Flight: It makes life simple to check status before leaving home
  11. [R24] FlightStats 3/5 · GB More of a comment: Version 3, new UI? It's the same as before, still really ugly. What has changed?
  12. [R11] FlightStats 5/5 · US Best flight tracking app we’ve found: We have downloaded & deleted so many flight tracker apps because they just do not perform as needed. Flightstats very good with all pertinent info right in front of you. Also, best LIVE flight tracking map we’ve seen. Bonus is it’s free. For now…. Many thanks to developers!
  13. [R26] FlightStats 5/5 · US Best flight tracker ever!!: So many of these flight sites want to charge you … and then they’re so complicated u need a graduate degree to figure out how to use them!!! So glad that FLIGHTSTATS keeps it SIMPLE and FREE to use .. and most important USER FRIENDLY!!!
  14. [R33] FlightStats 3/5 · GB Good app, but annoying adverts: The application itself is good. Well laid out, accurate and has everything that you need to know about the flight. My only annoyance is that the ability to remove adverts has been removed (no in-app purchases are available). The adverts are quite large too.
  15. [R48] FlightStats 1/5 · US Disappointed: Not all the same functionality as when it was free not worth $3 per month!
  16. [R31] FlightStats 1/5 · US Don’t use: Wife was on a flight and left the gate but had to return for an issue. But the app had her in the air. Even showed her speed and altitude. Yet she was on the ground
  17. [R69] Flighty 3/5 · US Flashy but Spendy: It’s a beautiful app but so many features are locked behind subscription fees that it might as well be part of the Adobe suite.
  18. [R91] Flighty 1/5 · US NEW Update made everything paid: This used to be my favorite and I got many friends to download it but every useful feature is now PAID. We are all deleting it ASAP. ex: live tracking.
  19. [R108] Flighty 1/5 · GB Free version overly compromised: It barely works at all unless you pay for it.
  20. [R118] Flighty 1/5 · GB Does not track accurately: Very poor tracking unless you pay!
  21. [R12] FlightStats 3/5 · US Date: I can’t schedule dates the for future flights.
  22. [R16] FlightStats 1/5 · US Bad UI: I tried to search for a flight on a future date, but it wouldn’t let me.
  23. [R22] FlightStats 1/5 · US Bug made it unusable: Seemed ok at first, got a couple flights added and wanted to add my returning flight that was set for the following month but it wouldn’t let me change the month. No matter what I tried, the date in the search field was set in stone and I couldn’t change it. Uninstalled.
  24. [R25] FlightStats 1/5 · US Date not working: Today is May 23 and my flight is May 28. I was unable to change the month at all, and the date displaying at first is May 20 and then it will only allow me to change the date to May 26. If I delete that info and start over, again it starts off showing May 20 and only will only change to May 26. Thought it was my phone…. but nope, it does exactly the same thing on my husband’s pho
  25. [R81] Flighty 3/5 · GB Too expensive: Its a good app with a good interface, but you can get the same information on other apps for free. You are only really paying for an expensive flight logbook.
  26. [R83] Flighty 5/5 · US Frequent Fliers Best Friend: The app is the best travel companion one can have. The upgrade to premium is a good value.
  27. [R84] Flighty 3/5 · GB Potential for greatness: The app has all the right features and the potential to be great, it’s just way too expensive for occasional travellers.
  28. [R93] Flighty 3/5 · GB An Expensive Perfectiom: Clean, sleek, modern tracker. Unfortunately, the pricing makes it completely out of reach for anyone not among the top 10% earners.

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