Flight Update Pro

Name: Flight Update Pro
Rating: 4.53116 (4942 reviews)

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Flight Update Pro

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Silverware Software, LLC

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User Reviews for Flight Update Pro

Subscription Change not thought out well

Clearly one of the best programs available for the purpose of flight tracking. . Five star rating for the application and zero stars for changing to a poor subscription model with no warning. When I upgraded to pro I paid a flat fee that was supposed to cover as many flights as I took. Was just on a business trip which had four legs and discovered that my limit of five flights a month was maxed. As a businessman I take 5- 10 trips a month each with an average of two legs therefore I have approximately 20-30 flights a month And that would cost me $60 a year. Some months I will have no flights but would still have to pay the monthly fee because rather than making this a flat annual fee they have chosen to make it a monthly fee not based on how many flights you fly that month but on your subscriber level. Poorly done for me. Fix that and I will reconsider if the annual fee makes sense. Quite a jump from what I was paying. If there was a reasonable charge of a couple dollars a month that covered my flights I would be a satisfied user but since that is not available I have to find a different program.

Alexander318, Jul 15, 2019

Not good enough

It works and the information is well presented. But I cannot give more than three stars because compared to FlightTrack Pro, that was bought and killed off by Expedia, the information truly lags behind. It takes far too long to see when the status of a flight has changed. With FlightTrack Pro I was always the first one one to know, even before the crew knew about it, such as canceled flights, changed gates or delays. I have notifications turned on but why do I not get a notification when the airplane has taken off or touched ground respectively landed as soon as the information is available? I checked the Prefs and Landed and Departed are checked. Subscribing has no benefit for me as I found out. I will get the same information from the airport or airline websites. I have used this app now for several years and I will have to find something better.

freedom4u, Aug 16, 2021

7.21 is a failure. App used to be awesome. Not now

When this at first came out I paid $10 for it and used it when Flight Track Pro stop working. As an airline pilot whose company flies 4000+ flights per day, I might look at 150 to 200 flights per month looking to see what flights get from one airport to another.This app will NOT for for more than 5 flights per month unless you pay $1.99 to look at 20 flight and $4.99 to look at 50 flights.Even if this app allowed me to look at 50 flights, It locks up at 50 flights, whether you save the flight or not. This new version was ill thought out for frequent traveler who look at hundreds of flights per month. It used to be a great app. Not any more. Why on earth would anyone pay $1.99 a month so they could browse 20 flights ? If the developer wanted me to pay $5 a month for unlimited flights, I would do that but this 50 flights per month limit is woefully inadequate. I hope the developer reaches out so he can understand why a 50 flight limit doesn't work for a airline pilot or passenger who travels weekly and needs options for various flights from various cities. I no longer recommend this app. Please consider another avenue of revenue generation than what you designed into version 7.2.1

g4driver, Jul 05, 2019

Awesome Flight Tracker

As a pilot for a major airline, this is one of my daily tools. Fast, easy data entry, and easy to read info make this the best app of its kind. I fly about 10 flights every week, and it mirrors my schedule to my calendar for my family to keep up with my frequent schedule changes. Bad weather? Canceled flight? Just search for all available flights, or for a specific airline, it's all easy with this app. Even check to see when the incoming flight will arrive at your gate, or check seating charts before you book. I use it all day, every day at work (gate change notifications!). Better than any app my fellow pilots have shown me. My recommendation is to get the Pro version. For a few dollars it gives you push notifications for gate changes, etc. could save you a long walk or a missed flight. That's worth a few bucks!Update: have been using this app for a few years now. Previous versions have had a few minor glitches, but the latest version seems to have fixed everything. I'm 30 years into this airline career with one of the big 3, and this app is faster than what my own airline provides for us. It's still my go-to source for quick gate and weather info. I have over 300 separate trips in the history in this app - each one has from 1 to 4 or more days of flying. I highly recommend it for both flight crew and passengers.

Husband, Father, Repair Man, Aug 08, 2017

Still a great App!

UPDATE: After using the newly redone app for a few months, I’ve gotta say still 5 stars in my book! Had a calendar issue after a recent update & I contacted the developer who got right back to me (really!) & sent out a version update shortly after. I actually think the app is even better than it was in the past, well worth the nominal monthly fee. I get timely updates regarding gate, departure, landing & flt changes - almost always well before the airlines. 👍🏻👍🏻I’ve been a long time user of Flight Update Pro. Yes I paid $ to purchase the app outright 7-10 years ago. I’ve always found the developer to be incredibly responsive whenever there were problem/issues, which were thankfully few & far between. I have to admit I was very surprised (& initially dismayed) by the new price structure but after reading the developer’s reasoning for doing so, I whole heartedly support & appreciate his efforts in trying to keep this app afloat. I travel mostly for pleasure & this app has saved our family from major travel headaches a number of times over the years. Always accurate & timely as well as easy to use. Works great on my Mac, iPhone & iPad. I highly recommend this app!

immareed, Nov 18, 2019

Subscription Will Be This Apps Demise

I am part of the Beta testers of this app and used it for years. I paid the $9.99 fee to track all flights and they have switched to a monthly fee to track your flights. Poor communication regarding the new business model to generate revenue. As a customer this feels greedy and nothing more than a cash grab. This was not the app model I paid for and it will ultimately be the demise of a great app. I am leaving for greener pastures that do not milk their customers.As I categorize the comments by date I see the trend as this app will go from 5stars to 3 within months. To the developer, listen to your customers. If your subscription service is now pay per use as you have stated, you may need to switch providers, even if it’s a lesser product. You are jumping over dollars to get to nickles and you will ultimately lose your customer base. I have been a vocal advocate of this app and turned countless people into it, I no longer can do that for you. Best of luck - stop the bleeding before it’s too late, this app is very lucrative for you, find a way to sustain it in the old model before you lose it. We all remember what happened to FlightTrack Pro, learn from others failures (I realize it is a different scenario, but the lack of vision is the same)

Maletvette, Jul 30, 2019

The Best!

I live in the United States, but have family in Canada, so I fly there several times a year, and this is the app I use to check flight status. If I am home, and my wife is flying anywhere by herself, this app keeps me informed of her flight status. The app is powerful and versatile, and extremely intuitive.I have tried competing apps, but for one reason or another they don’t measure up to this one. I would also note that for a few dollars it is definitely items worth it to get the Pro version. And for those of you who are complaining about “having to pay...” think of the amount of time and effort the programmer of this app put into create it, and what it takes to maintain it. There is usually a price to quality, and if you have a problem with paying the programmer what he so justly deserves, then find another app.

mashny, Oct 06, 2019

Easily the best Flight Tracking App

Update to my review: Not only does this app continue to surpass every other one in the category, the developer is extremely fast at responding to any questions. This is a well made, well supported app. Definitely worth a full five star rating.I have used this app for a number of years now. My wife is a Fight Attendant for a major US carrier, and this app has proved invaluable for us both to track her trips. Enter the flights once into the app and have it automatically update a shared calendar and all her trips appear on both of our iPhones. Unlike other apps it also updates the calendars when trips are changed. It is easy to enter the data, easy to use and accurate. The developer has obviously paid very close attention to usability, and is extremely responsive to emails for bug reports (of which there are very few!) and even suggestions for improvement. Cannot recommend this app highly enough. Easily worth every penny.

mawheatley, Feb 22, 2019

Getting greedy

I paid $20 for this app several years’ ago, and I just cancelled my current subscription as they have introduced a tiered system with the highest tier costing $15 a month with a limit of 150 searches (what’s with these arbitrary numbers?!) As an airline pilot, this app was very convenient and the color coding for on time, delayed and canceled was a quick way to adjust plans, but in all honesty, I think the developers have gotten greedy, especially as they get their information the same way that everyone gets it, so unless they are providing drastically new services that make the app Indispensable and better than lesser-priced apps, they have simply substantially increased the subscription prices and reduced the usefulness (search limitations based on subscription price) to the point that it’s insulting. Unless they have really really upgraded the app, it’s just about seeing how much they can charge for the same old services.

peachtreejo, Jul 14, 2019

Best Flight Tracking App Available

The is the best airline flight tracking application in iTunes. I have been using it for over ten years. Every year, I review flight tracking applications to determine if anything else is better than this application and I have never found one.The application needs to be used in unison the with the TripIt application to utilize all features. Fight and hotel reservations have to be emailed to TripIt. Afterwards, TripIt unloads the flight and hotel information making it available to be downloaded to the Flight Update application. The Flight Update applications has more features than the TripIt application, hence the reason you want to use both applications rather than just TropIt.

tmoody1958, Apr 13, 2022

Description

YOU deserve First Class flight tracking! Flight Update Pro is the #1 choice of travelers and professionals to track their flights. Used by vacationers, business people and professional pilots!!

Flight Update Pro uses the BEST flight status and schedule service available (rated #1 by WSJ) so you will always have the latest information about your upcoming flights. Available since 2008, it is the premier flight tracking app available on the App Store March - 2017 - Chosen "Rightful Heir to FlightTrack Pro" by Yahoo! Tech's David Pogue: www.tinyurl.com/BestAirTravelApp May 2017-Jason Snell chooses Flight Update Pro top travel app: www.tinyurl.com/SixColorsReview KEY FEATURES * Track and search for flights Worldwide * Detailed Departure and Arrival Information * Large and easy to read displays of flight times * Real-time updates to flight status, gate changes and cancellations * Terminal, Gate and Baggage Claim info * Layover times clearly shown * ALL in an Elegant, Attractive and Easy To Read interface * Automatic mirroring of flights to your Calendar * Automatic syncing with your TripIt account. Also, download trips shared with you by others. Upload any additions or changes too * Track up to five flights departing each month. ADVANCED FEATURES * Find alternate flights * Track the Inbound aircraft to your departing gate (then watch it pull up to the gate) * Track flight position on a map while en-route * Save notes for airports and refer to them when you revisit * View the SeatGuru seating chart of your aircraft and know which is the best seat for you * Quickly email or text your itinerary * Organize your flights in “Trips” since we all want to be super organized OR view ALL your flights in one screen * Store your seat # and notes per flight ADDING FLIGHTS and SEARCHES * Add flights by airline and flight number OR search by route * Display of On-Time Percentage FUN FEATURES * Track flights on a map as they travel across the world * Follow a flight’s altitude, direction, speed and the city it is flying over AIRLINES * Saves your frequently used airlines * View airline contact info AIRPORTS * Saves your frequently used airports * Beautiful Terminal Maps for major airports * Store notes for each airport - a great way of noting your favorite restaurant or parking info ACCOLADES * Consistently chosen BEST flight app among independent reviewers * Highlighted on the App Store by Apple countless times since its introduction in 2008 * Featured in an Apple magazine ad BACKUP and RESTORE * iCloud PUSH NOTIFICATIONS * The MOST timely notification available for flight status, gate changes PLUS pre-flight reminders! * Fully Customizable to suit your needs - choose only the reminders you want SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS * The first two months allow tracking of up to 20 flights each month * After the first two months of use the app requires a monthly or yearly subscription to track and receive flight alerts * Choice of either tracking up to 20 flights, 50 flights, 100 flights or 150 flights departing each month * Payment charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase * Automatic renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period * Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off with Account Settings * During the trial, if you subscribe, the trial period will end and your subscription will begin silverwaresoftware.com/PrivacyPolicy.html silverwaresoftware.com/TermsOfUse.html CONTACT US * If you ever have any comments, complaints or compliments, simply tap "Email the Author" from the Prefs screen REVIEWS * Love our app? We greatly appreciate reviews. But if you are having an issue, please email us first so we can help. It is VERY likely we know about it and can suggest an easy solution THANK-YOU Thank you for making Flight Update Pro the top choice among travelers since 2008