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Which VATSIM tracker fits your flight?

For a cabin-screen moving map and passenger views of your own VATSIM flight, consider Infinite Aeroshow. For ATC sectors, bookings and events on a web or desktop map, consider VATSIM Radar; for a free phone app, consider VatView. Compare the documented features below before choosing.

Published by SFN Luca Co., Ltd. Sources reviewed .

This guide is published by the operator of Infinite Aeroshow. Products are listed alphabetically, not ranked. Competitor descriptions summarize their own published information; they are not independent performance tests. Features can change. Not verified means the cited source does not establish the answer, not that a feature is unavailable.

Documented features, alphabetical product order
Tracker Live flight tracking Map and viewing features ATC information Access and pricing
Infinite Aeroshow Track my flight follows one VATSIM callsign; Explore browses live VATSIM traffic by callsign, pilot, airport or aircraft. Works with any VATSIM-connected simulator, with no plugin. [aeroshow-vatsim] Airline-style 3D globe and 2D moving map with route progress and arrival estimates. First Class adds cockpit, wing and seat views. [aeroshow-vatsim] Airport cards list ATC and ATIS in Economy, First Class and the free trial. [plans] Browser-based; sign in with Google or a passkey. A 100-hour First Class trial is available. Economy Class is $1.95/month; First Class is $2.95/month. USD; VAT may apply. [aeroshow-vatsim] [plans]
SimAware The site describes tracking tools for VATSIM flights and ATC, including historical flight data, with search and an events list. [simaware] Web map with flight details such as speed, altitude, route and squawk, plus SIGMET, streamer and popular-airport views. [simaware] ATC sectors are shown at a chosen altitude, with sector data from VATGlasses. [simaware] Runs in a web browser. Prices and account terms were not verified on the cited page. [simaware]
VAT-Spy Shows current VATSIM traffic and ATC staffing; filters can match CIDs or callsign patterns. VATSIM's pilot guide names it as a standalone option. [vat-spy] [vatsim-pilot-basics] World map with smooth pan and zoom, customizable fonts and colors, map bookmarks and a METAR lookup window. [vat-spy] Controller lists, FIR/ARTCC and airport details, and staffed FIR sectors on the map, with data files updated from the VAT-Spy Data Project. [vat-spy] Windows desktop program installed from the official page; requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7. [vat-spy]
VATSIM Radar Real-time network map to track pilots and check controllers. Friend lists by VATSIM CID; auto-follow moves the map to your flight when you connect. VATSIM's map.vatsim.net address opens VATSIM Radar. [vatsim-radar] [vatsim-radar-features] [vatsim-map] Weather overlays, customizable map layers and colors, filters, bookmarks with hotkeys and a SIGMET and AIRMET page. [vatsim-radar-faq] [vatsim-radar-features] VATGlasses sectors switch on automatically and can be turned off. ATC bookings show on a calendar and the map, alongside VATSIM events. [vatsim-radar-faq] [vatsim-radar-features] Runs in a browser, with desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. Community-funded through Patreon; supporters get early-access builds. [vatsim-radar] [vatsim-radar-download] [vatsim-radar-about]
VatView Live map of VATSIM pilots and ATC, updated every 20 seconds. Your CID and a friends list highlight your flights and friends. [vatview] Map with type-specific aircraft icons, METAR search, events and light and dark themes, in portrait or landscape. [vatview] FIR, UIR and TRACON boundaries, staffed airport positions and ATC bookings; terminal frequencies come with the ATIS message. [vatview] [vatview-app-store] Free mobile app for iOS and Android; the App Store lists it for iPhone and iPad. [vatview] [vatview-app-store]
Volanta Its app tracks your own flights automatically while it runs, and the map also shows traffic from Volanta, VATSIM, IVAO and other networks. [volanta-features] Interactive 2D and 3D map with weather radar; tracked flights keep a 3D path and touchdown details in a logbook. [volanta] [volanta-features] Shows VATSIM ATC coverage for your flight. [volanta-features] Core features are free in a browser and a PC app. Premium, AU$6.35 a month plus tax, lists real-time tracking, a mobile app and custom stream overlays. [volanta]

Choose by use case

  • Infinite Aeroshow: Consider it for following your own VATSIM flight on a second screen with an airline-style moving map and passenger views.
  • SimAware: Consider it for a browser map of VATSIM traffic and ATC sectors that also covers historical flight data.
  • VAT-Spy: Consider it for a Windows desktop view of ATC staffing and traffic, with custom filters and map bookmarks.
  • VATSIM Radar: Consider it if ATC sectors, bookings, events and weather are what you check most, on the web or in a desktop app.
  • VatView: Consider it for a free phone or tablet app that shows VATSIM traffic, ATC and ATIS.
  • Volanta: Consider it for a logbook of your own flights across simulators, with VATSIM traffic and ATC coverage on the same map.

Start with what you want to see

A VATSIM live map can show who is online, which ATC positions are staffed, or where your own aircraft is right now. Decide whether network-wide ATC coverage, a phone app, a desktop viewer, a logbook of your flights or the view of your own flight matters most to you.

Web map, desktop program or phone app

VATSIM Radar and SimAware run in a web browser, and VATSIM Radar also offers desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. VAT-Spy is a Windows desktop program. VatView is an iOS and Android app. Volanta pairs a browser map with a PC app and lists its mobile app under Premium. Infinite Aeroshow runs in a modern browser on a computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to install.

Your simulator does not change the map

VATSIM network maps show flights as the network reports them, whether the aircraft is flown in Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane or another VATSIM-connected simulator. Infinite Aeroshow needs no plugin or add-on in the simulator. VATSIM's pilot guide notes that maps refresh who is online periodically, so a new connection may not appear immediately.

When Infinite Aeroshow is a fit

Infinite Aeroshow follows one live VATSIM flight on an airline-style 3D globe or 2D map, designed for a second screen next to the simulator. Departure, destination and route come from the filed flight plan. Economy adds map layers and airport cards with ATC and ATIS; First Class adds cockpit, wing and seat views. If you mainly check ATC coverage across the network, a radar-style map is closer to that job.

What to check before subscribing

Confirm the network, device compatibility and features you need. Infinite Aeroshow requires a live VATSIM or Infinite Flight flight; it does not track an offline simulator session. Try the service on your own device before choosing a paid plan.

Infinite Aeroshow paid plans

  • Economy Class, monthly: $1.95 USD
  • Economy Class, yearly: $16.20 USD
  • First Class, monthly: $2.95 USD
  • First Class, yearly: $23.40 USD
  • First Class, lifetime: $99.95 USD

VAT may apply. Current plans and access terms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best VATSIM tracker?

It depends on what you want to see. VATSIM Radar documents ATC sectors, bookings, events and weather overlays on a web or desktop map. VatView is a free iOS and Android app. VAT-Spy is a Windows desktop viewer. SimAware is a browser map that includes historical flight data. Volanta logs your own flights and shows VATSIM traffic and ATC coverage. Infinite Aeroshow focuses on an airline-style moving map and passenger views of one flight. Check the source-linked comparison and try the features you need.

Is there a VATSIM tracker app for iPhone or Android?

VatView describes itself as a free mobile app for iOS and Android. Volanta lists a mobile app as part of Premium. VATSIM Radar offers desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux alongside its web map. Infinite Aeroshow has no app to install; it runs in the browser on phones, tablets and computers.

Do I need a plugin to see my flight on a VATSIM map?

Not for Infinite Aeroshow. It reads VATSIM network data, so any simulator connected to VATSIM works and nothing is installed in the simulator. Connect to VATSIM first; a flight that is not on the network will not appear. Volanta works differently: its own app tracks flights from your simulator.

Is Infinite Aeroshow free?

A 100-hour First Class trial is available. Paid plans include Economy Class at $1.95/month and First Class at $2.95/month, with yearly and lifetime options. Prices are in USD and VAT may apply. See the pricing page for current access terms.

Is this an independent ranking?

No. This comparison is published by SFN Luca Co., Ltd., the operator of Infinite Aeroshow. Products are listed alphabetically. Competitor features are based on the linked official sources; this is not a benchmark or an independent review.

Sources

Infinite Aeroshow is independent and is not affiliated with Infinite Flight LLC or VATSIM.