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Flightradar24 vs WingX Pro

Flightradar24 logo

Flightradar24

Aviation

Real-time aircraft radar tracking worldwide

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WingX Pro logo

WingX Pro

Aviation

Advanced flight planning app for Apple devices

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flightradar24 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Flightradar24 covers Real-time tracking, WingX Pro covers Flight planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flightradar24 and WingX Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Flightradar24 and WingX Pro differ
AttributeFlightradar24WingX Pro
Starting priceFree$99.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Macos
Founded20062008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Flightradar24

  • Real-time tracking
  • Radar map
  • Aircraft info
  • Flight history
  • 3D view
  • MLAT network
  • API
  • Mobile apps

Only in WingX Pro

  • Flight planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • Real-time weather
  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • Garmin avionics
  • Weather services
  • Apple devices

Both cover

  • ADS-B receivers
  • Data encryption
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Flightradar24

  • Flight trackingnot WingX Pro
  • Air traffic monitoringnot WingX Pro
  • Researchnot WingX Pro
  • Entertainmentnot WingX Pro
  • Professional trackingnot WingX Pro

WingX Pro

  • Pre-flight planningnot Flightradar24
  • In-flight navigationnot Flightradar24
  • Weather briefingnot Flightradar24
  • Performance calculationsnot Flightradar24

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Flightradar24

  • Premium tiers as captured in 2022 ranged from Silver at $1.49/month (90 days of flight history) to Business at $49.99/month (business licensing, fleet view, extra weather layers) (archive capture is from 2022, over three years old, so treat exact figures as dated; the tier structure and history-window caps are the more durable facts)

WingX Pro

Nothing recorded yet. See the WingX Pro review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Flightradar24

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Flight tracking
    • Basic features
    • Mobile app
  • Silver$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • 30-day history
    • ADS-B coverage
  • Gold$7.99/month
    • Everything in Silver
    • Unlimited history
    • Advanced filters

WingX Pro

$99.99/year
  • Basic$99.99/year
    • VFR charts
    • Weather data
    • Flight planning
  • Pro$199.99/year
    • IFR charts
    • Performance planning
    • Weight and balance

Which should you pick?

Choose Flightradar24 if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want radar map.
Flightradar24 review

Choose WingX Pro if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You work on Ios, Macos.
  • You also want aeronautical charts.
WingX Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Flightradar24 or WingX Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Flightradar24 starts at Free and WingX Pro at $99.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flightradar24 or WingX Pro?
Flightradar24 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flightradar24 and $99.99/year for WingX Pro.
Does Flightradar24 or WingX Pro run on more platforms?
Flightradar24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. WingX Pro runs on Ios, Macos.
Can I use Flightradar24 for free?
Yes. Flightradar24 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WingX Pro starts at $99.99/year.
What is Flightradar24 best used for?
Flightradar24 is most often used for flight tracking, air traffic monitoring, research, entertainment. Of those, flight tracking and air traffic monitoring are not what WingX Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Flightradar24 do that WingX Pro cannot?
Flightradar24 covers Real-time tracking, Radar map, Aircraft info, Flight history. WingX Pro covers Flight planning, Aeronautical charts, Real-time weather, Weight and balance. Both handle ADS-B receivers, Data encryption, Ios support.
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