# Overhead - AR Flight Spotter — Spot planes flying overhead

> Augmented reality app for identifying and tracking overhead aircraft. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicolas Dupont.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overhead-ar-flight-spotter/id6756974929 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicolas Dupont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863976184)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overhead-ar-flight-spotter/id6756974929/reviews.md

## What is Overhead?

Point your phone at the sky and discover what's flying overhead.

Overhead uses augmented reality to show you real-time information about aircraft passing above. Simply open the app, point at the sky, and watch as flight details appear right where the planes are.

What you'll see:
• Flight number and airline
• Aircraft type (A380, 737, etc.)
• Route (where it's coming from and going to)
• Live altitude, speed, and distance from you

Track every aircraft type, airline, and airport you've spotted. Watch your collection grow as you discover new flights: from common regional jets to rare wide-bodies like the A380.

## Key features

- Augmented reality flight identification
- Real-time flight details
- Aircraft type and airline information
- Live altitude, speed, and distance
- Flight tracking and collection
- Route information

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overhead Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Overhead Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overhead-ar-flight-spotter/id6756974929/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I have a fever

*2026-02-02*

This app is sick, it has combined my love my planes and making lists. A spotters dream

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2026-02-02*

Super Cool!

### 5/5 — Great plane spotting!

*2026-01-27*

Love this app! Have so much fun seeing what flights are around me!

## Frequently asked questions about Overhead

### What information does Overhead provide about spotted planes?

Overhead displays the flight number, airline, aircraft type (e.g., A380, 737), route, live altitude, speed, and distance from your location.

### Can I track different types of aircraft with Overhead?

Yes, Overhead allows you to track every aircraft type, airline, and airport you spot, helping your collection grow from regional jets to wide-body aircraft like the A380.

### Does Overhead have ads?

No, Overhead does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices is Overhead compatible with?

Overhead is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Overhead updated?

The latest version of Overhead is 1.1.0, and it was last updated on January 30, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Overhead?

Overhead has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does Overhead use augmented reality?

Overhead uses augmented reality by overlaying real-time flight information directly onto your view of the sky when you point your phone at it.

### What is the user sentiment for Overhead based on ratings?

Overhead has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting a very positive initial user reception.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-01-30

This version brings a few improvements:

- More robust compass calibration at session start
- Expanded flight details view and stats preview
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.0 — 2026-01-27

No release notes.

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*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 2026-07-16.*