Uncover the mysteries of live air traffic in one beautiful and easy to use app. Is it a bird? Is it a plane?! If it’s the latter, Plane Finder can tell you exactly which plane it is.
Plane Finder is incredibly easy to use and utterly fascinating. It enables you to see live air traffic patterns with real-time tracking of almost any plane you’re interested in, and in addition to the aircraft’s location you can see its current altitude, its speed and where it’s heading.
Get live information on flights - super handy when travelling. You can even be alerted when a particular flight is heading your way, which is useful if you’re trying to catch sight of rare birds such as the Airbus A380.
Switch to incredible 3D flight tracking anytime from any aircraft, airport or location on the map seamlessly to view air traffic as never before.
There’s a superb augmented-reality option that enables you to point your camera at the sky and see details of the aircraft that’s overhead, and with full support for iOS’s Dark Mode it’s just as handy for night flights as it is for daytime ones.
It’s all great fun, but it’s also very practical: in addition to flight tracking there’s extensive airport information, which supplements live arrival and departures with live weather reports for hundreds of airports.
Enjoy Plane Finder’s leading edge design as featured in Apple’s “The Power of Dark Mode” and “See it in Dark Mode” Collections 2019.
Apple’s App of The Day – Jan 2020 and Top ranking since 2009. Plane Finder is also featured in Gizmodo, CNN, GMA, BBC, Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday, CNET, Wired, GQ Magazine to name a few.
Trusted by friends and families of travellers, enthusiasts, pilots, cabin crew and aviation professionals alike. Choose Plane Finder for:
• Live Global Flight Tracking
Quickly find and track flights live on a map and explore live status information
• Switch to 3D Tracking Anytime
Flip instantly to 3D from any aircraft, airport or location on the map
• Live AR Mode
Point your camera at a plane in the sky to instantly reveal live flight and aircraft information
• Live Airport Information
View real time airport arrival and departure boards plus terminal, gate, baggage and weather information
• Comprehensive Technical Data
Dig deeper into technical aircraft and flight data
• Unlimited Custom Alerts
Never miss a flight, create as many custom notifications as you like and stay informed
• Unlimited Global Playback
Replay interesting flights and watch fascinating air traffic patterns back to 2011
• Unlimited Filters
Simplify your view with powerful filters
• Custom Aircraft Labels
Choose the position, color and content of aircraft labels inc. logo with text label
• Leading Edge Dark Mode
Adopt dark mode, a bold interface perfect for low light
• Curated Map Styles
Switch seamlessly between simple, detailed, hybrid and satellite maps
Help and Support
Plane Finder is regularly updated with innovative new features. Please email support@planefinder.net with any questions or queries, we are happy to help.
How does Plane Finder work?
Plane Finder receives real time ADS-B and MLAT signals sent by aircraft to transmit their positional data to land based receivers. This technology is faster than traditional radar and is used for air traffic control and navigation. You can check our worldwide flight tracking coverage for free at www.planefinder.net
Disclaimer
The use of the information presented using Plane Finder is strictly limited to pursuing enthusiast activities (i.e. for entertainment purposes), which specifically exclude any activities that might endanger yourself or the lives of others. Under no circumstances will the developer of this application be held responsible for incidents resulting from the use of the data or its interpretation or its use contrary to this agreement.
Privacy Policy: https://planefinder.net/legal/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://planefinder.net/legal/terms-and-conditions
Where is that plane going? The answer in your hand.
sydeslip
Have you ever looked up to see an airplane and wondered where it came from and where it's going? I do it all the time and just did it while writing this review. Fortunately, because of my Plane Finder app I didn't have to wonder for long. The answers, along with alot of other detailed information, were at my fingertips. As a retired airline pilot you could say I'm somewhat of an aviation enthusiast. I'm not going to repeat all the features that are listed in the description of Plane Finder. What I will say is each and every one of these features works brilliantly. This is simply a fantastic app.As a side note, one thing that often makes or breaks an app is the customer support. In addition to the quality of the app, the customer support is superb. No matter your question or comment you will receive a timely response. I have read some comments regarding having to pay a subscription for the app. I questioned it myself at first but then thought about it. Here I was with an electronic device that costs several hundreds of dollars questioning the value of an app that I enjoy immensely for only a few pennies a day. Is that whacked or what? Bottom line-forget about it. The price is well worth it and then some. You can't go wrong.
My Very Favorite App
troopertwo
As a child and later enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, I’ve always had a fascination for airplanes. Though I’m not a pilot myself, I’ve often just driven to the airport to watch the planes take off and land and wondered where the planes are coming from and where they’re headed. In recent years I bought a home with a rooftop deck and a panoramic view. I now see 4 airports from my vantage point and see countless craft in the skies every day. A few months ago I discovered “Plane Finder” and knowing what the planes (and helicopters) are, their livery, origin, destination, speed and altitude, has been fascinating, informative and truly enjoyable. About 3 months ago I decided to eliminate the ads and became a subscriber (along with my partner). I am SO glad I did! I am now able to see where any given craft has been previously, how many passengers it can hold, and much more. I’m learning more about the speed, altitude, and navigation styles each has. It has become a wonderful and fascinating pass time. Thanks, Plane Finder!
Developer Response
Thank you so much for your review, sounds like you have a great spot there we are jealous! Happy we can help in a small way with your love of aviation.
Subscriber Suggestion
Cashcamg
I am a Premium subscriber and I would like to suggest a couple of upgrades that would put you on top and earn that fifth star. I also subscribe to FR24 (gold), and Flight Aware (no ads), as well as use AirNavRadar as a freeloader. I seriously appreciate your subscription price over the other three but I still tend to use FR24 as my goto Planespotting app. The reasons are a horizontal layout and a double-click zoom in-out feature that make navigation in my setting the most useful. I DO prefer the information you offer over the other three apps and the layout is better than the rest …..I just wish I could see it in a horizontal view and be able to dbl-click to zoom in and out. Please add these features and I’ll sign up for life!! They make viewing much easier in a desktop setting with a tablet or a phone. Pretty please, they don’t appear to have proprietary rights or oem restrictions….so just slip ‘em in during the next upgrade;) Pretty please with sugar and cake???
Misleading/Pro account unmanageable
Jrnolan2screwedByYutzoo
It worked. But only once. When I returned to the app, clicked the icon, I was taken back to the beginning of the purchasing process. The app then freezes. I waited 30 minutes with a frozen screen before I completely exited the app and tried again. The third, fourth and even a fifth attempt to use the app again went just as the second attempt - frozen screen, no way to access the app or my account. A few moments ago I cancelled my subscription through a series of random, frustratingly pushed option buttons and icons. Now I don’t trust I won’t be charged for attempting to buy the Pro version and then cancelling my subscription after being subscribed for only an hour of the two week free trial period because the entire purchasing process seems fatally flawed. Trying to use this app has been extremely frustrating and definitely disappointing.
Developer Response
Hi please could you email us via the app by tapping MoreMore->Contact Support or via support@planefinder.net we can then help you check that all of your settings are how you would like them to be. I'm not sure what happened for you during the trial process but we would like the opportunity to help you.
Bug fixes, performance and stability improvements.
Version 2026.2.6
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Information
Seller
pinkfroot limited
Size
165.2 MB
Category
Travel
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.5 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.5 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.2 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 10.6 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
