Instantly identify aircraft overhead with this app. It offers a widget for quick glances and a live map for exploring nearby air traffic. View detailed information for planes within 30 nautical miles, with a unique compass ring for direction.
1.3.1
October 25, 2026
Refined Lookout setup with clearer text, improved spacing and a subscription button that matches your chosen aircraft colour. Improved aircraft artwork matching to avoid showing an unrelated airline or aircraft model. Updated aircraft data fetching with shared regional refreshes and server fallback when a device cannot complete a request.
MoreAircraft alerts and chat about what flew over you.
What Plane? is a paid application with a one-time purchase price of $2.99. This grants you full access to all its features without any recurring fees.
No, What Plane? does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.
What Plane? is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is optimized for iOS platforms.
The latest version of What Plane? is 1.2.1, released on March 7, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add new features.
What Plane? has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.
Yes, you can browse rich details for every plane within 30 nautical miles. Tapping on any aircraft or the menu button will display this information.
The Compass Ring feature uses the panel border as a bearing indicator. It shows the aircraft's direction relative to your position at a glance, enhancing situational awareness.
What Plane? is designed for real-time tracking and requires an internet connection to display live aircraft data. The widget allows for quick refreshes, but core functionality relies on connectivity.
