The Most Beautiful Aircraft Tracker for iPhone.

Live nearest-aircraft detection, rich details, and a home screen widget designed to feel like part of iOS.

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What Plane app light mode

Built For Instant Glanceability.

What Plane? was built to answer one question — fast: what's that aircraft overhead? Add the widget to your Home Screen and tap to refresh. Tap the custom aircraft icon to jump straight into the live map.

What Plane widget close-up

Direction At A Glance.

The panel border doubles as a bearing indicator, showing the aircraft's direction relative to you. When an aircraft is overhead, the widget brings it to life with airline-specific liveries and aircraft models.

Three Steps. Zero Friction.

Get from launch to live tracking in seconds.

1

Allow location

Share your location once so What Plane? can detect nearby aircraft.

2

Track nearby traffic

See the closest aircraft, live stats, and your Compass Ring bearing instantly.

3

Explore details

Tap into rich aircraft details and browse all planes in range within 30 nm.

Designed For Every Mode.

Light, dark, portrait, landscape — every combination feels native.

What Plane app in light mode
Light mode
What Plane app in dark mode
Dark mode
What Plane in landscape light mode
Landscape light
What Plane in landscape dark mode
Landscape dark
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FAQ

Common Questions.

How accurate is What Plane?

Aircraft data is sourced from ADSB.lol and updates regularly. Accuracy depends on source coverage and local signal quality.

Does it require location access?

Yes. Your location is used to calculate nearby aircraft, distance, and direction relative to you.

How do I get help?

Email lyriclingodev@gmail.com for support questions or feedback.

Where can I read the privacy policy?

View the full policy at Privacy Policy.

Live Tracking

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Aircraft model
Live
BAW677
British Airways • A20N
1,364 m
Alt
204 mph
Speed
1.7 mi
Dist
Widget Preview • Home Screen