# PlaneWatcher — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of PlaneWatcher by Ground Effect GmbH, rated 3.80/5 from 22 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planewatcher/id1535490559/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planewatcher/id1535490559.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (7 of 27) ### 5/5 — Works great, is way faster than expected *2020-12-29, version 2020.3* Unlike so many other watch apps, this is incredibly fast. My only ask is to support Compass and orientation on watches that support it ### 5/5 — Not downloading *2020-12-17* Thanks was a sync problem. Now working fine. **Developer response:** Could you please check the Frequently Asked Questions on the website? Your issue is caused by a sync problem between your iPhone and Watch and is unrelated to the app. If you keep having the problem, please write me an email to support@planewatcher.app, I’ll be happy to help you troubleshoot. Thanks! ### 5/5 — mixed *2020-12-11, version 2020.2* a) would love a simple “N” when not in “always North” b) would love a configurable Notification that could be, e.g. “Helicopters within 5 miles” c) ANY chance getting Depart & Destination airport added to the flight info ??? ### 4/5 — Fun app will get better *2020-12-11, version 2020.2* Outstanding fun app. Plagued by network error glitch other reviewer spoke of. Worked when I was restarted watch. ### 5/5 — Great app for anyone interested in planes *2020-12-05, version 2020.1* Great little app on the watch allows you to see the details of all planes in your vicinity and the surrounding few miles you can even scale the display by turning the button on the side of the watch. Excellent and much better on the watch than alternatives such as FR24 can’t understand the one star review. ### 5/5 — Works Well *2020-12-05, version 2020.1* A great little app for Aviation Geeks. Works as described. I struggled to give the app Location Services permission on first install, but it worked after a few minutes. Recommended. ### 4/5 — Great addition *2020-12-02, version 2020.1* I think this app has a ton of potential. It is an excellent adjunct to using the website or phone app. It has many features that are customizable like the website. Thanks for developing this app! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t determine my location *2025-09-28, version 2025.1* App doesn’t work! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2022-01-03, version 2020.3* I have the latest Apple Watch 7 paired with an iPhone 13 pro. This app is crap. It loads but doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — No longer works on latest os *2021-12-19, version 2020.3* Won’t show up on phone, demands location privacy on the watch but can’t be enabled. Doesn’t show up in watch app either. Needs update. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t tell you where the aircraft is coming from/going to *2021-07-28, version 2020.3* It would be better if there was a map with the aircraft over it. Also, it doesn’t tell us where they are coming from or going to. ### 3/5 — Helpful for aviation ground professionals *2022-11-20, version 2020.3* Flight department staff at FBO uses this app to track aircraft arriving at their terminal without having to wait for the front desk to announce ETAs on radio. Lots of potential. ### 3/5 — Useful app but needs further development *2021-01-04* I have just started to use this app and great to have access to the information without having to look at my phone. I find that some of the aircraft have incorrect information attached - eg type or ownership. It would also be helpful if a future development is using icons that match the type of aircraft similar to FR24 or ADSB Exchange ### 4/5 — Funktioniert auch 2023 noch *2023-08-21* Ein Update der Flugplätze wäre mal nötig. Allein in FIR ED hat sich einiges getan, seit die in PlaneWatcher verwendete Flugplatzliste aktualisiert wurde. ### 4/5 — Fun app *2022-05-22, version 2020.3* Nice app, well worth the modest cost. As other users have said, origin and destination info would be icing on the cake, but I guess that data could be expensive. I had an early problem with North showing about 90 degrees off, but opening the watch compass once solved that. Speedy response from the developer when I emailed him about it. ### 4/5 — Great application *2022-05-08, version 2020.3* Would be perfect if plane departure and destination included in information. Developer very helpful and quick to respond. ### 4/5 — Unable to download on newer Apple Watch *2021-03-31* I bought myself a newer IPhone and upgraded my watch. I can’t download the app on my watch again. In my purchase history it is reflected. When I backed up my earlier IPhone, the app never backed up. Kindly help. Thanks **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for the feedback, please drop me an email to support@planewatcher.app, I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot the problem! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — "Unleashing Radar Power: A Game-Changing App for Watch Enthusiasts" *2023-06-28, version 2020.3* I really enjoy using this app on my watch! It's incredible to have a fully functioning radar right on my wrist. Just imagine the convenience! The radar even rotates to show me the direction. I can discover aircraft that are usually not visible on other platforms. The only feature I wish for is the ability to see where the aircraft took off from and where it's headed. Overall, it's a fantastic app! ### 5/5 — Freaking Amazing! *2023-06-06, version 2020.3* This app is by far the best ADS-B watch app, PERIOD! The UX/UI is exemplary! ### 5/5 — Best ADS-B watch App *2023-04-07, version 2020.3* This is absolutely the best Apple Watch ADS-B traffic app. PlaneWatcher loads extremely quickly, adds situational awareness with track-up or North-up and has intuitive controls. This app has saved my bacon on more than one occasion in the air and always satisfies my curiosity while on the ground. It’s hands down the fastest way to identify a plane you see/hear in the sky. Don’t think about it any more, just purchase it, check out their other aviation accident app. ### 5/5 — Brilliant! *2023-01-09, version 2020.3* Brilliant! Works as expected on the Apple Watch Ultra. ### 5/5 — Best ADS-B watch App *2022-03-16, version 2020.3* This is absolutely the best Apple Watch ADS-B traffic app. PlaneWatcher loads extremely quickly, adds situational awareness with track-up or North-up and has intuitive controls. This app has saved my bacon on more than one occasion in the air and always satisfies my curiosity while on the ground. Don’t think about it any more, just purchase it, check out their other accident app, and keep your fingers crossed that they make a full blown iPhone app soon. ### 5/5 — Great app but add destinations! *2021-10-01, version 2020.3* As mentioned in a couple of other reviews, be really cool if you could add where the plane departed from and where it’s destination will be! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2021-04-06, version 2020.3* Any chance you could add the aircraft’s departure and arrival airports? Other than that, this is a great app! ### 5/5 — must reinstall from watch *2021-04-02, version 2020.3* if you have to delete and reinstall, reinstall from the app store on your watch, not on the phone ### 5/5 — Absolutely Fantastic service and brilliant app in general! *2021-03-15, version 2020.3* I downloaded the app on my Apple Watch a couple days ago and it wasn’t working properly probably because of my watch and Apple ID issues, it is now working after an amazing thread of 6 emails to support and The service was phenomenal! I really recommend this app for anyone! Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — It just works! *2021-02-26, version 2020.3* What an excellent app! It’s so intuitive that I was just able to install and use it. Works like a dream on my Apple Watch 5. Even turns as I move in line with the built in compass. Data is second to none and kudos to ADSBexchange for supplying it. Can’t rate it highly enough 👍🏼Well worth £2.99 --- *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 2026-09-10.*