FlightAware: Flight status, airport delays and a live map of air traffic. Plane Finder: Clean live flight map, plus an app that identifies planes overhead.
| FlightAware | Plane Finder | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | Air traffic control data, airline data and the FlightAware ADS-B network | ADS-B receiver network |
| Made by | FlightAware (Collins Aerospace) | Plane Finder |
| Price | Free; premium plans for frequent flyers, pilots and businesses | Free web map; paid app features |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with FlightAware
- Live map of flights
- Flight status with gate and delay details
- Airport delay overview
- Free flight alerts with an account
What you can do with Plane Finder
- Live aircraft positions
- Flight and airport search
- Playback of recent traffic
- Augmented-reality plane spotting in the app
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.