AeroSnap turns your iPhone camera into an aircraft identification tool. See a plane overhead, snap a photo, and instantly learn what it is, who built it, and what makes it special.
WHAT IT DOES
Point your camera at any aircraft — commercial airliners, military jets, vintage warbirds, helicopters, business jets, or general aviation. AeroSnap uses advanced AI to identify the aircraft and surface key details: manufacturer, role, first flight year, wingspan, engines, and a fun fact about that specific model.
For real-world verification, type the aircraft's tail number to cross-check against the FAA registry — see who owns it and confirm the AI's identification.
PERFECT FOR
Plane spotters tracking what they've seen
Parents with curious kids who ask "what plane is that?"
Aviation enthusiasts building their personal log
Airshow attendees identifying performers
Travelers waiting at the airport
Pilots and crew between flights
Anyone who's looked up at a contrail and wondered
234+ AIRCRAFT TYPES
From the Boeing 747 to the Sukhoi Su-57. From the Sopwith Camel-era classics to the F-35 Lightning II. From the Cessna 172 you trained in to the Cirrus SR22 your friend just bought. AeroSnap covers commercial airliners, military aircraft, helicopters, business jets, general aviation, and historic warbirds.
YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION
Every successful identification adds to your collection. Track which aircraft you've spotted across categories — Commercial, Military, WWII, Business, General Aviation, Helicopters, Vintage. Watch your collection grow as you discover new types in the sky.
BUILT FOR PLANE SPOTTERS
Beyond identification, AeroSnap helps you build a real spotting log:
Photo history with auto-detected airport codes
Generate beautiful "Spotter Cards" to share your sightings
Export your full logbook to CSV for your records
Filter and search your scan history
Save photos and cards to your library
PRIVACY FIRST
Your photos and scan history stay on your device. No user accounts, no identity tracking, no selling your data. Photos leave your phone only when you ask for an identification, tail numbers only for FAA lookup, and a report only if you choose to send one. Full details in our privacy policy.
HOW PRICING WORKS
AeroSnap gives you 5 free Enhanced AI identifications per day. If you want more, purchase a credit pack — they don't expire and roll over indefinitely:
Aviator Pack: 50 IDs
Spotter Pack: 200 IDs — Most Popular
Captain Pack: 500 IDs — Best Value
No subscriptions. No surprise charges. Pay once, use credits at your own pace. Any pack purchase removes third-party ads forever.
REQUIREMENTS
iPhone with iOS 15.5 or later
Internet connection (for AI identification and tail number lookup)
Camera access (for taking photos)
Optional: Photo Library access (to save scans)
Built by aviation enthusiasts for aviation enthusiasts.
Downloaded this after getting curious about a plane flying over my neighborhood, figuring it probably wouldn't be very accurate. I was wrong! It identified it correctly in seconds, and I've since used it a handful of times at the airport with the same result.What I appreciate most is that it doesn't try to push a subscription on you right out of the gate. You get 5 free scans a day, which is plenty unless you're really into it, and if you want more there's a reasonable one-time option instead of a recurring charge.Simple, does exactly what it says, and it's made me notice planes a lot more than I used to. Recommend it even if you're only mildly curious about aviation.
App does exactly what it says
Educator188
Was skeptical an app could actually identify planes accurately from a random phone photo, but AeroSnap nails it more often than not. Scanned a dozen aircraft at the airport last week and it got every single one right, including a couple I genuinely couldn’t tell apart myself.Appreciate that it’s not trying to trap you into a subscription — 5 free scans a day covers casual use easily, and the option to buy credits if you want more is fair. The badge system is a nice touch too, makes you want to keep spotting.Would recommend to anyone who’s ever been curious about a plane flying overhead.
My go-to for aircraft spotting
Rolex8012
I fly a lot for work and started using AeroSnap during layovers just to kill time — now it’s genuinely one of my favorite apps on my phone. Point it at a plane, get an answer in seconds, and it’s accurate even on aircraft that look nearly identical from certain angles.Five free scans a day is more than enough for casual use, and I like that there’s no subscription hanging over it. The collection feature turns every flight into a little scavenger hunt. Solid app, does exactly what it promises.
Great app for plane spotters
SpotterMD88
AeroSnap identifies aircraft instantly from a photo — fast and surprisingly accurate, even on regional jets that look similar. You get 5 free scans every day, and I love that I can look up the actual tail number for US and Canadian aircraft to confirm the ID.The collection and badge system is what keeps me coming back — it’s genuinely fun watching your hangar fill up as you spot more planes. Clean interface, no clutter. Highly recommend for anyone into aviation.
• Creator codes — enter a code from your favorite aviation creator for bonus Enhanced IDs with your first pack
• Performance and stability improvements
Version 1.0.3
The developer, DirtBite LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
Location
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
DirtBite LLC
Size
99.3 MB
Category
Reference
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
