# AboveNow — What's flying above you, now

> Real-time aircraft identification and flight tracking based on location. (iPhone/iPad app by Marc Cramer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abovenow/id6793294126 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marc Cramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790622678)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abovenow/id6793294126/reviews.md

## What is AboveNow?

Ever looked up at a plane and wondered what it is and where it's going?

AboveNow tells you - instantly. Open the app and see the flight number, airline, full route, aircraft type, altitude, and speed of whatever is flying closest to you right now. A compass pointer shows you exactly which direction to look.

HOW IT WORKS
AboveNow uses your location and live ADS-B radio data to find the aircraft nearest to you. As planes pass overhead the display updates automatically - no refreshing needed. When a flight locks in, you get the full picture: where it came from, where it's going, what it's flying, and how high and fast it's travelling.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE
• Flight number and airline name
• Full route - origin and destination airports and cities
• Aircraft type (e.g. Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787-9)
• Altitude, ground speed, and climb or descent direction
• Distance and compass bearing from where you're standing
• Up to four other nearby flights, ranked by distance

ADJUST TO SUIT
• Scan radius from 10 to 150 km
• Refresh interval from 5 to 60 seconds
• Metric or imperial units
• Light and dark mode

No account. No login. No ads. Just open it and look up.

Flight data is sourced from the community-operated ADS-B network via airplanes.live. Route and aircraft information courtesy of adsbdb.com. Data is provided for curiosity and entertainment only and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical purposes.

## Key features

- Identify nearby aircraft
- View flight number and airline
- See full route details
- Display aircraft type
- Track altitude and speed
- Compass bearing to planes


## Frequently asked questions about AboveNow

### What information does AboveNow provide about planes?

AboveNow shows the flight number, airline, full route (origin and destination), aircraft type, altitude, speed, and distance from your location. It also provides a compass bearing to help you spot the aircraft.

### How does AboveNow get its flight data?

The app uses your location and live ADS-B radio data from the community-operated ADS-B network, with route and aircraft information from adsbdb.com.

### Can I adjust the scanning range in AboveNow?

Yes, you can adjust the scan radius from 10 to 150 km. You can also change the refresh interval between 5 and 60 seconds, and choose between metric or imperial units.

### Does AboveNow require an account to use?

No, AboveNow does not require an account or login. You can simply open the app and start identifying planes.

### Is AboveNow suitable for navigation or safety-critical purposes?

No, the data provided by AboveNow is for curiosity and entertainment only and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical purposes.

### What devices does AboveNow support?

Currently, AboveNow is available for iPhone. It was last updated on August 12, 2026, with version 1.1.

### Does AboveNow have ads?

No, AboveNow is completely ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads. Just open it and look up.'

### What is the age rating for AboveNow?

AboveNow has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in aviation.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-12

• Home screen widget — add "Overhead Now" to your home screen to see the closest aircraft at a glance. (iOS refreshes widgets every 15–20 min, so open the app for live tracking.)

• Knots — speed can now be shown in knots, alongside km/h and mph. Set it under Settings → Speed

Thanks for using AboveNow!

### 1.0 — 2026-08-04

No release notes.

## More apps by Marc Cramer

- [Freedom Day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-day/id6790622676)

All apps by Marc Cramer: https://appshunter.io/developer/6790622678

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