# Spidertracks

> Real-time aircraft tracking and flight history with weather overlays. (iPhone/iPad app by Spider Tracks Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spidertracks/id359184271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spider Tracks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359184274)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 178 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spidertracks/id359184271/reviews.md

## What is Spidertracks?

The Spidertracks application allows user with a Spidertracks account to view flight information and communicate using Spidertxt on their phone.

Once logged in, the application shows the location of all your aircraft in real time, including a history of flights.

Users can also overlay live weather updates to a range of different map types including VFR, IFR High and IFR Low maps.

## Key features

- Real-time aircraft location tracking
- Flight history viewing
- Live weather overlays
- Multiple map types (VFR, IFR)
- Spidertxt communication

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spidertracks/id359184271/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Annoying message when Bluetooth is off

*2026-05-12, version 6.3.13*

If you ever turn your Bluetooth off it constantly brings up a message on your home screen that you have to dismiss that says:

"spidertracks would like to use Bluetooth for new connections
You can allow new connections in Settings.”

Super annoying, please address this issue

### 3/5 — Needs ETA option on Mobile

*2021-09-01, version 4.7.0*

Great service, need ETA available on phones though

### 5/5 — Chromecast Optimizer

*2020-05-01*

Dear Developer, it would be great if you can optimize the Apps in chromecast. Thank you

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2019-11-11, version 4.0.1*

Powerful tool for tracking our survey aircraft in Africa at low cost compared to rival systems. Allows pilot to communicate with ground stations.  Also powerful marketing tool - clients can see us working in real time.

### 2/5 — App doesn’t work on iOS 12

*2018-09-25*

Need to update app to work with iOS 12 update.  Crashes during start up.

### 4/5 — Requesting new alert function, please.

*2018-08-24*

I missed a “watch on” from one of my pilots the other day. It’s kind of a sick feeling to think someone might have been in trouble, and this service that offers amazing communication alerted me in a way that I dismissed it.

How did this happen?

With all the “noise” in our lives, I don’t even have emails set to notify me on my iPhone. With texts, I have different sounds for co-workers, that way I know when I should be looking at my phone when I am working, vs. when I can just keep working/flying/interacting with passengers. In the case of the other day, my phone was audible, but it was on the dash of the plane as I was loading bags. Sure, I heard the text message for “watch on” from another one of our pilots, but I didn’t know it was so urgent... the text came from an unknown number, so it was categorized to me as unimportant enough to to stop loading bags.  It was roughly 20 minutes after the text came through that I noticed it was a “watch on”.

I realize technology is only as good as we interact with it, and it does exactly what we tell it to, but this does seem like a systematic problem that could be fixed. If there was a way to have the alert also come through the app, and have control over the sound, I would clearly be able to tell the difference between a possible distress situation and just a text message from a friend.  Currently, my spidertxt’s have a different sound to them.

Currently the text messages are sent from numbers that change.  So, if I was to make a sound for text messages that are not from my contacts, I would be able to differentiate “watch on” and “SOS” texts.  Of course, when I fly by Canada a few times a day (yes I really do), those Verizon Wireless text messages welcoming me to Canada would also make the same sound...

Please keep in mind, this is feedback that I hope will reach the right people to address this want.  The application is great, in my opinion, and we as a company enjoy the services provided.  Thank you.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-04-12, version 3.4.7*

Fast response to bugs. App works well.

### 1/5 — .

*2015-08-24, version 2.2.2*

Only of use if you are a pilot or manage aircraft through an organisation. Not really useful for aircraft enthusiasts.

### 1/5 — N54JX

*2015-04-06*

The App is not up to the Task
Only show's latest Flight
Sometimes only shows part of a Flight

### 4/5 — Much better than last year

*2014-05-21*

If you could get the iPhone app to refresh. I have to power off the phone every time I need to refresh the tracks from one flight to the next. We really rely on spidertracks to keep us informed on our planes.

## Frequently asked questions about Spidertracks

### What is Spidertracks?

Spidertracks is a mobile application that allows users with a Spidertracks account to view real-time flight information, track aircraft locations, and communicate using Spidertxt.

### What devices does Spidertracks support?

Spidertracks is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Spidertracks free to use?

Yes, Spidertracks is available for free download and use.

### What kind of map data does Spidertracks offer?

Spidertracks allows users to overlay live weather updates on a range of map types, including VFR, IFR High, and IFR Low maps.

### How often is Spidertracks updated?

The latest version of Spidertracks is 6.3.7, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Spidertracks?

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

### Does Spidertracks have ads?

No, Spidertracks does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Spidertracks?

Spidertracks has an average rating of 3.1 stars based on 10 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.27 — 2026-09-03

Improved security and reliability of weather map overlays

### 6.3.26 — 2026-08-18

Improved message reliability on unstable internet connections — incoming messages are no longer lost if they arrive while your contacts are still syncing

### 6.3.25 — 2026-08-07

Improved the flight activity experience on the Home screen

### 6.3.24 — 2026-07-22

Improved Spidertxt reliability: messages sent with poor or no signal now deliver automatically when connectivity returns — even if the app is in the background — with clearer sending status along the way. Plus bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 6.3.23 — 2026-07-17

Updated the weather service integration to ensure weather map layers (radar, satellite, METARs, AIRMETs/SIGMETs) continue to display the latest data.

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