TailSpotter
Plane Spotting Community
About
This app lets you capture and share photos of aircraft, identify planes by their tail numbers, and compete with others to become the top spotter at airports. Earn XP, unlock badges, and climb leaderboards while discovering aircraft details and following other aviation enthusiasts.
What's New in TailSpotter
1.2.0
August 10, 2026
Videos now play right in the feed. Tap one to pause it, or open it full screen — landscape clips turn sideways to fill the display. Tapping a photo now zooms it open, instead of sliding a panel up from the bottom. Nearby traffic is working again. Our live aircraft data source went dark; we've moved to a new one. Also in this release: • Picking from your library takes you straight to the next step, and shows you when a video is still being prepared • Tap the TailSpotter wordmark, or the Feed tab, to jump back to the top of your feed • Smoother scrolling, especially through photo-heavy feeds • Accounts without a profile picture now show their initials instead of a grey silhouette • Photos no longer get cropped at the edges when you open a post • Photos taken in portrait no longer appear sideways • Rounder, better-spaced photo grids on profiles • Fixed several taps that did nothing: opening a spot or profile from search, and comments, editing and plane details from the feed
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FAQ
What is TailSpotter?
TailSpotter is a plane spotting community app that allows users to capture, share, and discover aircraft photos. You can identify planes by their tail number and compete with other users.
How do I identify a plane in TailSpotter?
You can identify a plane by its registration, also known as the tail number. The app will then show you the aircraft type, manufacturer, model, and airline.
Can I compete with other users on TailSpotter?
Yes, TailSpotter offers challenges where you can earn XP for spotting, liking, and commenting. You can level up, unlock achievement badges, and compete for weekly Airport Dominance titles and global leaderboards.
What kind of content can I share on TailSpotter?
You can share photos of planes you capture with your camera or import from your library. You can add multiple photos per spot and tag the location and nearby airport automatically.
Is TailSpotter available on Android?
Based on the provided data, TailSpotter is currently supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.
How often is TailSpotter updated?
The latest version of TailSpotter is 1.1.0, and it was last updated on August 1, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What is the age rating for TailSpotter?
TailSpotter has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in aviation and photography.
Does TailSpotter have ads?
No, TailSpotter does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.