# EarPlanes+ — Track real-time cabin pressure

> Real-time cabin pressure monitoring and earplug insertion alerts for flights. (iPhone/iPad app by Cirrus Healthcare.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplanes-plus/id1590593868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cirrus Healthcare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125533215)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplanes-plus/id1590593868/reviews.md

## What is EarPlanes+?

Ears popping or hurting on a flight?

EarPlanes+ measures cabin air pressure in real-time during a flight and sends a notification precisely when EarPlanes earplugs should be worn to prevent ear pain. 

For over 25 years, EarPlanes earplugs have been helping flyers prevent ear pain and popping due to the rapid air pressure changes inflight, EP+ completely takes the guesswork out of when they need to be worn.  EP+ utilizes the air pressure sensor (barometer) built-in to your smartphone and the app will send a push notification when air pressure becomes unstable, even if you are using other apps. The air pressures experienced during a flight is quite a journey, see it right before your eyes for the first time with EP+

## Key features

- Real-time cabin air pressure monitoring
- Flight pressure notifications
- Earplug insertion timing alerts
- Visual air pressure tracking
- Utilizes smartphone barometer

## What do users think of EarPlanes+?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Effective pain relief
- 👍 Reduces ear pressure
- 👍 App enhances product use
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 👍 Informative about pressure changes
- 👍 Helps avoid ear infections
- 👍 Works with generic earplugs
- 👍 Great for mountainous driving
- 👍 Reduces anxiety about flying
- 👍 Helps with motion sickness
- 👍 Accurate altitude/pressure readings
- 👍 Makes flying comfortable

**Cons**

- 🐛 App requires permissions
- 🐛 App glitches/errors
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 App doesn't always work
- 🐛 Notifications can be annoying
- 🐛 Accuracy issues with altitude
- 🐛 Product stops working
- 🐛 Muffled hearing after use
- 🐛 App advertises in notifications
- 🐛 Notification doesn't go away

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot give required permissions
- Keeps asking to update settings
- App says settings need activation despite being on
- Unable to fetch data
- App never measured cabin pressure
- App displays no pressure or altitude readings
- No notifications about when to remove/replace plugs
- Altitude is not accurate
- Notification doesn't go away

**Most requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- No-notification mode for app
- Better alerts for driving/mountains
- See historical data
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplanes-plus/id1590593868/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2026-08-11*

Really helps my anxiety about my ear pressure while flying. Makes the climb out and landing much more comfortable and lets me know when to put the earplugs In. Also helps to know what the pilot is doing which is fun if you enjoy aviation.

### 1/5 — Never worked

*2026-08-03, version 1.0.8*

Absolutely nothing - tapped start a million times - deleted and reinstalled app - nada

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2026-07-14, version 1.0.8*

Makes my ears much more comfortable during flights. It’s also super interesting to track air pressure change! I just wish the altitude equivalent could be displayed in metres too.

### 4/5 — A useful addition

*2026-04-19, version 1.0.8*

Had more luck with Earplanes on my second attempt and the app helped, although I did take multiple other precautions against barotrauma so it’s hard to say what made a significant impact. Definitely worth a try.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-04-07, version 1.0.8*

You can’t even give it the permission it requires. Can’t start the app cause it keeps asking to update the settings however it already has notifications turned on

### 5/5 — Work great

*2026-03-23*

Me and my mom went to Chicago for spring break and on the way there on the plane my ear were hurting really badly so when I landed I looked up what can help and it said these so I went to the store and bought some and now I just landed and my ear feel like nothing this product works very well so does the app and you can also we’re headphones with them on.👍

### 5/5 — Good product

*2025-05-26*

Every time I flew my ears would hurt so bad or I would pop my eardrum until I started using this product. When I use it in the air I have no pain and no issues whatsoever. I will say though for shorter flights you might have to wear them the whole time but I still highly recommend this product.

### 1/5 — Some kind of glitch?

*2025-02-27, version 1.0.8*

I’ve turned on my location settings with them and yet it still says I need to activate them.

### 4/5 — Airplane

*2025-01-02, version 1.0.8*

Sometimes it works sometimes it’s not.

### 5/5 — Ear plugs

*2024-07-23*

Every time I fly I get the worst pain from a 1-10 I hit a 30 times I bleed reason why I hate flying I go deaf for days with pain but this brand although I did feel pressure it was mild and I feel but better I can hear and I’m not crying thank you ❤️

## Frequently asked questions about EarPlanes+

### What does EarPlanes+ do?

EarPlanes+ monitors the cabin air pressure in real-time during your flight. It then sends you a push notification at the precise moment you should wear your EarPlanes earplugs to prevent ear pain and popping.

### How does EarPlanes+ work?

The app utilizes the built-in air pressure sensor (barometer) on your smartphone. It analyzes the changing air pressure during a flight and alerts you when it becomes unstable, even if you are using other applications.

### Is EarPlanes+ free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted experience.

### What are the benefits of using EarPlanes+?

This app takes the guesswork out of when to wear your earplugs, ensuring you can prevent ear pain and popping caused by rapid air pressure changes. You can also visually track the air pressure changes throughout your flight.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who experiences ear discomfort, pain, or popping during flights due to changes in cabin air pressure. It is particularly useful for frequent flyers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2026-08-28

Now sends Apple Watch notifications in-flight!

### 1.0.8 — 2024-11-28

- Add a fix for error where app hangs on the "Fetching initial data" screen
- Fix error when started in airplane mode, no longer show false alert about needing to be connected to the internet

### 1.0.7 — 2024-03-22

Fixes a bug introduced in iOS 17.4. We now ask for Motion & Fitness permissions in order to read the barometer.

### 1.0.4 — 2022-04-06

Bug fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2021-12-06

- Improve images
- Fix layout issues
- Update copy

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## Related topics

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