Flighty vs Apple Wallet's Live Activities: Which flight tracker is better?
Comparing Flighty to Apple's Live Activities
Apple’s new Live Activities for Wallet aims to make flight tracking easier — but how does it compare to a dedicated flight tracking app like Flighty? Here’s a complete breakdown to help you understand what each tool offers and when to rely on them.
Flighty vs. Apple Wallet Live Activities
Live Activities is a new feature in iOS 26 that gives travelers real-time flight updates through Apple Wallet — as long as certain conditions are met. It relies on a behind-the-scenes partnership between Apple and your airline to function.
At launch, Apple announced partnerships with just 10 U.S. airlines. So, only if your airline supports Apple's Live Activities, you’ve checked in, and added your boarding pass to Apple Wallet, you’ll get Apple's basic flight alerts (like gate changes or delays) pushed to your Lock Screen.
But here’s the catch:
If your airline already offers Live Activity from its app, Apple will not show theirs.
Apple's Live Activities is reliant on third-party data sources that may not reflect real-world gate or boarding data.
Airlines still control what updates your boarding pass receives, and most don’t send real-time updates.
Flighty, on the other hand, has spent years building the most accurate flight-tracking app worldwide, and works automatically for every airline right now. It processes millions of flights in real time and alerts you directly from official aviation sources
Why choose Flighty?
Flighty pioneered Live Activities in travel. Even more, Live Activities is just one part of a much richer set of flight-tracking features in it's an award-winning, all-in-one app trusted by pilots, crew, and frequent flyers.
With Flighty, you get:
The world’s fastest delay alerts, beating airline apps and Apple, alike.
Inbound plane tracking to see if your aircraft is on time.
Airport, weather, and ATC alerts to understand the full picture.
Delay Predictions that give you a heads up often hours before airline announcements.
Flighty Friends to share and follow trips with others.
Flighty Passport to track your lifetime of flying — flights, miles, delays, and more
While Apple Wallet may offer flight info for select airlines, Flighty delivers a global, unified experience for every traveler, every time — no matter where or with whom you fly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I still need Flighty if I use Apple Wallet’s Live Activities?
A: Yes — Apple’s Live Activities only work with a few airlines, and may show outdated or incorrect data. Flighty works for every airline, and gives you richer, faster, more accurate information.
Q: Where does Apple get its flight data?
A: Apple uses “Apple Flight Service,” which is powered by a third-day data. But unlike Flighty, Apple’s data can be overridden by airlines — and will likely lag.
Q: Will Flighty support Live Activities too?
A: Yes — Flighty was one of the first flight tracker apps to ever support Live Activities on iOS.
Final Verdict: Which flight tool should you trust when you travel?
Choose Flighty if you want real-time alerts, predictive insights, and trusted accuracy across all airlines.
Use Apple Wallet if you’re flying with one of Apple's partner airline and want basic alerts. But, maybe don't rely on it alone.
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