Best Historical Planes Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

18 free apps & games

Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good historical planes apps and games. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Historical Planes Apps & Games (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Aircraft Identifier — PlaneID	Free	—	No	Yes	Jun 2026
2	Planes: Encyclopédie desAvions	$2.99	2.0★ (1)	No	No	Aug 2026
3	Plane Identifier - WhatPlane	Free	—	No	Yes	Jul 2026
4	Paper Planes App	Free	4.9★ (869)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
5	Air Force Museum Foundation	Free	5.0★ (5)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	Idle Planes: Airplanes & Jets	Free	4.5★ (508)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
7	The Aviation Historian	Free	5.0★ (8)	Yes	Yes	May 2026
8	Historical Landings	Free	4.4★ (5K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Historical Planes

#1

Aircraft Identifier — PlaneID by JOSHUA DANIEL F COOLING

Identify any Plane instantly

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#2

Planes: Encyclopédie desAvions by Jean-Christophe Danchin

Strong Contender

2.0(1 ratings)

$2.99

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Access a comprehensive encyclopedia of nearly 5,000 aircraft with over 1,100 images. Browse planes by name, year, or country, and filter by manufacturer, type, and specifications. Data is regularly updated, especially for newer models.

#3

Plane Identifier - WhatPlane by EEEY SpA

Snap a Photo, Know the Plane

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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More Historical Planes apps to explore

Paper Planes App

Paper Planes App

Paper Planes App

Clothing and Accessories

Discover and shop the latest clothing and accessories collections. Browse new arrivals and find stylish items directly through the app.

Shop latest collectionsBrowse productsDiscover new arrivals

🛍️ Shopping

free with in-app purchases

Air Force Museum Foundation

Air Force Museum Foundation

Air Force Museum Foundation

by The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.

Enhance your visit to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force with building maps, interactive tours, and museum information. This app provides key accessibility features and language support for a more informed and engaging experience.

Museum informationBuilding mapsInteractive tours

Idle Planes: Airplanes & Jets

Idle Planes: Airplanes & Jets

Idle Planes: Airplanes & Jets

Plane Builder & Air Jet Games

Build and customize historical aircraft piece by piece, then take them to the skies in challenging aerial survival missions. Earn in-game currency to expand your fleet and become an ultimate air force legend.

Build historical airplanes piece by pieceCustomize your aircraft fleetEngage in aerial survival challenges

free with in-app purchases

The Aviation Historian

The Aviation Historian

The Aviation Historian

by Jellyfish Connect Limited

This quarterly journal explores the history of aviation with in-depth articles and rare imagery. It caters to enthusiasts seeking content beyond mainstream publications, covering military, civil, and spaceflight history from its origins to modern times.

In-depth aviation history articlesRare and unpublished source materialStunning archive photographs

free with in-app purchases

Historical Landings

Historical Landings

Historical Landings

Experience thrilling World War II flights with this simulator. Master takeoffs, landings, and challenging missions. Unlock new aircraft and scenarios through engaging gameplay.

World War II aircraft controlBasic Campaign with 3 missionsDiscovery Campaign with 12 purchasable missions

free with in-app purchases

Aircraft Carrier Strike - Fighter Planes

Aircraft Carrier Strike - Fighter Planes

Aircraft Carrier Strike - Fighter Planes

Pilot advanced fighter jets in intense aerial combat. Engage in dogfights, launch missiles, and use guns to defeat enemy forces. Experience a thrilling flight simulation and achieve victory in this action-packed game.

Pilot advanced fighter jetsEngage in aerial combatFire missiles and guns

Engage in thrilling aerial combat with a collection of real-life fighter planes. Pilot iconic World War II aircraft across diverse maps, completing objectives and taking down targets. Upgrade your fleet to dominate the skies.

Pilot real-life fighter planesWorld War II era aircraftComplete diverse objectives

free with in-app purchases

Controller: Aircraft for Sale

Controller: Aircraft for Sale

Controller: Aircraft for Sale

Buy & Sell Aircraft

Find and sell new and used aircraft, including jets, helicopters, and drones. Browse detailed listings, contact sellers directly, and manage your inventory. Connect with buyers and sellers in the aviation industry.

Thousands of aircraft listingsPersonalized search filtersDetailed photos and videos

Fleet: Planes You’ve Flown

Fleet: Planes You’ve Flown

Fleet: Planes You’ve Flown

Log flights, track your planes

This app allows you to log and track every aircraft you've flown on, building a personal fleet visible on a 3D globe. Visualize your travel history and aviation experiences with detailed statistics and achievements.

Log and track flown aircraftBuild a personal fleetVisualize flights on a 3D globe

free with in-app purchases

Wings of Steel: Pacific

Wings of Steel: Pacific

Wings of Steel: Pacific

by HSIAO-TING WU

Experience intense World War II aerial combat with realistic physics and stunning 3D graphics. Pilot a variety of upgradable planes, engage in diverse missions, and enjoy intuitive mobile controls. Relive your missions with a cinematic replay mode.

Detailed WWII planes, ships, and vehiclesVast environments with weather variationUpgradable playable planes and weapons

free with in-app purchases

Air Attack Modern War Planes

Air Attack Modern War Planes

Air Attack Modern War Planes

Engage in high-speed aerial combat piloting various fighter jets. Master the skies and unleash powerful weapons against your enemies in this thrilling air combat game.

Pilot different attack planesUtilize separate weaponsEngage in high-speed air combat

World War II Military Aircraft

World War II Military Aircraft

World War II Military Aircraft

WW2 Aviation Encyclopedia

Explore a comprehensive encyclopedia of World War II military aircraft. Discover the evolution of aviation design, from early biplanes to jet fighters, and delve into the specifications and history of hundreds of iconic planes.

240 aircraft entriesEvolution of aircraft designDetailed specifications tables

Aircraft Planes Quiz

Aircraft Planes Quiz

Aircraft Planes Quiz

Learn using aircraft quizzes

Aircraft registration lookup

JETS Magazine - Aviation heritage news on classic airliner, military aircraft, aeroplane & jets

JETS Magazine - Aviation heritage news on classic airliner, military aircraft, aeroplane & jets

JETS Magazine - Aviation heritage news on classic airliner, military aircraft, aeroplane & jets

by Key Publishing

A Piece of Aviation History

Collect a piece of aviation history with unique, handcrafted items made from authentic decommissioned aircraft skin. Discover new releases, shop exclusive editions, and connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts.

Authentic aircraft skin collectiblesHandcrafted, limited-edition itemsSustainable sourcing

🛍️ Shopping

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Historical Planes

Are there free historical planes apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top historical planes apps & games we rank are free to download, including Aircraft Identifier — PlaneID and Plane Identifier - WhatPlane.

Does Aircraft Identifier — PlaneID have ads or in-app purchases?

Aircraft Identifier — PlaneID has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many historical planes apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 249+ historical planes apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.