# Flight Nav — Airplane mode GPS Tracker > Offline GPS tracker for flights, showing location, speed, and time to destination. (iPhone/iPad app by Emidio Cunha.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-nav/id1055090949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Emidio Cunha](https://appshunter.io/developer/369173671) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: Free (on sale, was $4.99) - Rating: 2.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-11-14 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-nav/id1055090949/reviews.md ## What is Flight Nav? Most airplanes don't have inflight information systems. If you ever wonder where you are, your altitude, ground speed, direct distance to your destination in Miles, Nautical Miles and Kilometers, and how many hours you still have to get there, this app will help you! 
 
Flight Nav uses GPS signals while in Airplane Mode to display your position, estimated distance, and time to your destination. You can record your flight and later share it as a GPX file. This option will consume more battery as it will operate even while you are not using your device. Other features include a "Don't sleep" feature to keep the screen on. 

GPS reception from within an aircraft can sometimes be poor. Best results are with window seats, or close to them, and you might have to wait longer to get results than you would while on the ground. What this means is that you might not get any signal at all, and the app might not work as expected every time, especially if you're sitting in the middle seats of a wide body airplane. Map detail will not be available at every zoom level - since you will be running offline - and you should use the app before flying, while still connected, in order to cache map information. 

You should only use your device when allowed by the cabin crew - Please, pay attention to the specific instructions regarding mobile devices. If you have doubts about using your device, even with Airplane Mode enabled, please consult the cabin crew.

 You can add your own destinations by long pressing the map on the location you want. Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life. ## Key features - Offline GPS tracking - Altitude and ground speed display - Estimated time to destination - Flight recording and GPX export - Keep screen on feature - Custom destination setting ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-nav/id1055090949/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Interesting. *2025-11-28* Airport search works both way. It’s a bonus. However the window pop up 2 lines. 1 in bold font and the other regular font. I am naive to their exact meaning. ### 4/5 — App works fine *2025-03-02* This app works fine. I just used it on several flights from a window seat and from a middle seat. I used it while both an iPhone 13 Pro and IPad Mini were attached to a Garmin GPS. My iPad does not have an internal GPS. The external Garmin GPS worked flawlessly. My iPhone does have an internal GPS. It was able to synch to satellites on the internal GPS but lost a signal twice in the air. Holding my phone to the window allowed it to reconnect. Using the external Garmin GPS never lost the signal during any of the flights. Accuracy of the map data wasn’t great because the displayed flight path on both devices on all flights was off by about a half mile - not bad for entertainment purposes but horrible for aviation purposes. Look, you’d be a fool to use this or any similar app for true aviation purposes. For the record, I am a Commercially-rated non-ATP pilot with over 2500 hours. The enroute time and countdown to arrival was off as the app routinely displayed arrival and overflight of the airport even though we were still on final approach to the runway. GPS positioning is supposed to be accurate to a lower distance range than this app shows but the app doesn’t deserve the “doesn’t work” criticism that it has received. Was is worth $5? If you’re expecting to be able to navigate using this app, no. Just don’t. If you’re using it for entertainment purposes of flights that don’t offer a moving map, then yes. The app was well worth the $5 one-time cost of admission. ### 1/5 — Fake app *2023-02-28* This app does not work at all don’t waste your money ### 1/5 — Not working at all please stop this app apple *2022-03-11* I need my money back ### 1/5 — Virtually worthless *2019-05-11* In my opinion, this app is not user-friendly and does not do what you would expect it to do. In my case I had a blank grid during my flight, and there was no record that I had used the app (or tried to) during an actual flight. Waste of $3. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2019-04-25* It didn’t work as described lost gps signal after take off big disappointment and lost of money ### 4/5 — Does as Advertised *2018-07-24* Tracks where you went, and saves it, which is pretty much what I got it for. It would be cool if it would show your vertical and speed profiles though. ### 1/5 — Waste of time an $ *2017-05-31* Does not work **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. I should point out that the App Includes a small guide on how to get GPS signal inside the airplane, and also how you should use it before takeoff, when you still have internet access to cache all the map tiles. We've done countless flights and what seems to work best is: 1) Either a window seat or the one next to it. 2) When you don't see the GPS indicator (That's a small arrow on the right side) on the iPhone status bar, turn on Bluetooth or Wi-fi if possible (You don't need to connect to any inflight Wi-fi network) 3) Sometimes, waiting several minutes is required to get a signal, then it works without issues. I hope this helps you get a better experience next time. Cheers, ### 5/5 — Great little app! *2017-04-18* I have been using this for well over a year and have flown quite a few times. I always book a window seat anyway which helps with this app, but it may work well regardless. Be sure to remember to open it up whilst you have a signal/wifi, log in your destination and away you go. There is sometimes a slight time lag in flight but overall it works well and tells you what you can see beneath. Very useful and simple to use. Nice one! ### 5/5 — Worked like a charm!! *2016-04-28* ... at all but the highest altitude. That's a GPS / iPhone thing but the dev nailed it! Suggestion: maybe tweak flight path prediction to be a little more natural. ## Frequently asked questions about Flight Nav ### Does Flight Nav have ads? No, Flight Nav does not contain advertisements. ### What devices support Flight Nav? Flight Nav is available for iPhone and iPad devices. ### What is the age rating for Flight Nav? Flight Nav has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. ### How often is Flight Nav updated? The latest version of Flight Nav is 3.2, and it was last updated on January 29, 2026. This indicates a recent update. ### What is the user rating for Flight Nav? Flight Nav has a user rating of 2.3 stars based on 8 ratings. This suggests mixed user satisfaction. ### Can I use Flight Nav without an internet connection? Yes, Flight Nav is designed to work offline using GPS signals, making it ideal for use during flights. ### How do I add my own destinations in Flight Nav? You can add your own destinations by long-pressing on the map at your desired location within the Flight Nav app. ### What are the limitations of GPS reception on an airplane? GPS reception can be poor inside an aircraft, especially in middle seats. Window seats offer better reception, and it may take longer to get a signal than on the ground. The app may not work as expected every time. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2 — 2026-01-29 ** A tweak for better signal aquisition ** ** Trying to fix a bug where the map gets stuck ** ### 3.1 — 2025-11-26 Since this 3.0 version train is a rewrite, errors have been made, which this version fixes. Also, making the app *free* and avaliable for all. ### 3.0 — 2025-10-25 The application was completely rebuilt from the ground up, and redesigned to make the experience even better! It now offers the ability to change the aircraft icon to better suit your flight, a large passenger jet, a private jet or a helicopter. Also possible with the new release is the option to take a screenshot and share it with friends, or just save it as a memory! ### 2.0 — 2021-11-26 - Added over 60 000 airports and heliports to the database - Improved GPS reception messages - Better approach to land message that takes into account destination airport altitude - Other general improvements based on feedback!  Thanks to all! ### 1.91 — 2017-11-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ** iPhone X support ** ** Improvements ** ## Apps similar to Flight Nav | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Flightradar24 \| Flight Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightradar24-flight-tracker/id382233851) | 4.8 (651,840) | Free | Travel | | [Planes Live - Flight Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-live-flight-tracker/id1097815000) | 4.6 (93,079) | Free | Travel | | [Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-finder-flight-tracker/id361273585) | 4.7 (60,105) | Free | Travel | | [FlightStats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightstats/id572700574) | 4.8 (78,848) | Free | Travel | | [FlightAware Flight Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightaware-flight-tracker/id316793974) | 4.9 (382,194) | Free | Travel | | [Flightview - Flight Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightview-flight-tracker/id399057337) | 3.7 (6,341) | Free | Travel | ## More apps by Emidio Cunha - [Asteroidy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroidy/id524337499) - [Puzzle Line - Tile Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-line-tile-game/id540741099) - [Biking Beacn Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biking-beacn-pro/id742047514) - [Asteroidy - Retro Space Blaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroidy-retro-space-blaster/id1051800463) - [Workout Beacn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-beacn/id1090037850) All apps by Emidio Cunha: https://appshunter.io/developer/369173671 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*