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Metric	FlightAware Flight Tracker	FlightView: Flight Tracker
User count	15,924,870	2,591,338
Average rating	3.76	1.47
Rating count	45,296	12,001
Last updated	2026-05-18	2026-01-19
Size	26.40 MB	129.53 MB
Version	5.15.3	5.0.13

Short description	Track any commercial or private flight in real-time with FlightAware Flight Tracker. Get live maps, NEXRAD radar, push alerts, and airport delays worldwide.	Track flights live with FlightView. Get real-time updates, airport delays, gate info, weather overlays, and push notifications for smarter travel.
Full summary	FlightAware Flight Tracker is a free, live flight tracking app providing real-time status updates for commercial and general aviation flights across the US, Canada, and globally. It features detailed flight information, full-screen maps with NEXRAD radar overlays, and supports tracking by aircraft registration, flight number, route, airline, city pair, or airport code. Users receive real-time push notifications for flight alerts, can view current airport delays, and see nearby flights overhead. The app requires Android 9 or higher and only accesses contacts when explicitly sharing flight alerts. Ideal for travelers, aviation enthusiasts, and professionals seeking real-time flight data with an intuitive interface.	FlightView: Flight Tracker is a comprehensive flight tracking app that provides real-time information on flights worldwide. Users can monitor flight status, gate assignments, delays, cancellations, and airport conditions with an intuitive flight map and radar weather overlays. The app also offers push notifications for flight status alerts, synchronized trip management across devices and web, and driving directions to airports. Additional features include an airport delay map color-coded for easy visualization, a proprietary Airport Delay Index covering 180 major North American airports, FAA closure notifications, and the ability to search flights up to 350 days in advance. FlightView is optimized for both phones and tablets, ensuring travelers stay informed and can plan their journeys efficiently. A paid version is available for an ad-free experience.