# FlightDeck - Flight Tracker

> Smartest Flight Tracker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759628645](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759628645)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6759628645`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Attracts
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,308 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2026-03-01
- **Size:** 139 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flightdeck-flight-tracker/id6759628645)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.attracts.app/flightdeck/privacy](https://www.attracts.app/flightdeck/privacy)

## Description

FlightDeck is the smartest real-time flight tracker for aviation enthusiasts and travelers. See every aircraft on a live, second-by-second map with full 3D airport renders, gates, taxiways, and real-time status from pushback to baggage claim.

Features include AI flight briefs that explain what's happening in plain English, pilot and dispatcher messages, emergency detection, weather radar, NOTAM translations, airport detail, and customizable alerts. A subscription unlocks full worldwide tracking, 3D map, and more.

## Rankings

- #49,547 — Overall

## Review summary

FlightDeck offers unique ACARS capabilities and customizable alerts with a 3-day trial, but is weighed down by a heavy paywall, lengthy onboarding, performance issues, data inaccuracies, and notification overload. The reviews consistently praise the concept and potential while criticizing accessibility, reliability, and pricing.

### Pros

- Unique ACARS features (ACARS alerts, flight logs) and access to digital aircraft messages appeal to aviation enthusiasts.
- Pushed ACARS moments feature is a standout gem for AvGeeks.
- Customizable alert levels allow tailoring notifications to user preferences.
- 3-day free trial lets users test the app before committing to a subscription.

### Cons

- Paywall and expensive pricing with little usable free access; several reviews mention $50/year.
- Long, unskippable onboarding/tutorial that gates access to features.
- Laggy performance, slow map, and occasional crashes affect usability.
- Inaccurate or inconsistent flight data and ACARS messages (e.g., wrong flights, stale messages).
- Notification overload and poor control (too many alerts; turning off notifications doesn't always work).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759628645)