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Tailspot: Catch Real Planes

Tailspot: Catch Real Planes

The plane spotting game

12 ratings
4 reviews
🎮 Games
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🎈 Casual
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 6, 2026
  • September 14, 2026

Developer

Noah Landesberg
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Identify planes overhead by pointing your device upwards. Discover aircraft make, model, airline, and route using live air-traffic data. Collect planes to strengthen your collection and climb the leaderboards.

✓Live air traffic data identification
✓Aircraft make, model, and airline recognition
✓Route information display
✓Plane collection system
✓Leaderboard rankings (weekly, monthly, all-time)
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What's New in Tailspot

1.1.1

September 14, 2026

- Pick your units: altitude in feet or meters; speed in knots, mph or km/h; distance away in km or miles. - Updated catch cards accented based on rarity - Fixed bug so monthly leaderboard champions get their flowers - Dozens more models placed in sets, from Cessnas and Bells to Gulfstreams - Better support for smaller iPhones and larger text sizes

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What’s next?!

The only app that makes me wish I had smart glasses!

Waiting for the feature that tells me what celebrity I caught flying
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Response from developer

👀 😎 - celebrity flight spotting is a fun idea! Thanks for the feedback and kind review :)

So much fun!!

This app is awesome. So much fun and a great reason to get outside and look up at the sky rather than down at my phone.
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Response from developer

Thanks! Enjoy looking up, and happy spotting :)

★★★★★ Eyes to the Skies!

Been using this to identify and "capture" planes on my walks and it's honestly addictive. Every flight goes into my own hangar, so I can see my collection build up over time. I’ve caught some really unique aircraft!
The weekly rankings are fun. I check where I stand and it's turned into a solid reason to get outside and find a few more before the week resets. More people playing makes it harder to stay in the Top Ten. So now I have a goal.
Highly recommend if you like staying aware of what’s flying up above. ✈️
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Response from developer

Thanks for the review, and happy spotting!

Best New App

Such a fun way to interact with the sky around you! Great app to get with your friends and see who can get the most captures! Could not recommend more
AnnaChinchillaAnnaChinchilla

Response from developer

Love to hear it! Happy spotting!

FAQ

What planes can I identify with Tailspot?

Tailspot identifies planes based on live air-traffic data, providing their make, model, airline, and route. The app allows you to collect common, uncommon, and rare aircraft.

How does Tailspot work?

You point your device upwards at a plane, and Tailspot uses live air-traffic data to identify it. You can then 'catch' the plane to add it to your collection.

Is Tailspot free to use?

Yes, Tailspot is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience.

What devices does Tailspot support?

Currently, Tailspot is supported on iPhones. Future updates may expand compatibility to other devices.

How often is Tailspot updated?

Tailspot was last updated on August 7, 2026, with version 1.0. The developer released the initial version on August 6, 2026.

What is the age rating for Tailspot?

Tailspot has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

Does Tailspot have leaderboards?

Yes, Tailspot features leaderboards for weekly, monthly, and all-time rankings. Collecting planes strengthens your collection and earns you points to climb these leaderboards.

Can I play Tailspot offline?

The description indicates Tailspot uses 'live air-traffic data,' suggesting an internet connection is required for its core identification and collection features.