Ever wonder about that plane passing overhead? Plane and Simple transforms your iPhone or iPad into a real-time flight tracker that overlays live information directly onto your camera view. Point your device at any aircraft and instantly see flight numbers, countries of origin, altitudes, speeds, and distances - all floating naturally in augmented reality near the actual planes themselves.
We've always been curious about our surroundings, and the sky is no exception. Adventurous minds will look up at the sky, see a plane flying, and often wonder where it came from, how high it's flying, how fast it's going,how far it is from your position, and even what airline it is.
Simply aim your device at the sky and watch as aircraft information appears in real-time. The app automatically detects your location and fetches live flight data for planes within 60 kilometers, displaying everything with perfect precision using advanced AR technology.
Turn every glance at the sky into a moment of discovery. Whether you're curious about a distant contrail or wondering where that low-flying aircraft is headed, Plane and Simple satisfies your curiosity instantly with accurate, real-time aviation data courtesy of our friends at OpenSky.
Powered by OpenSky Network's comprehensive flight database and Apple's cutting-edge ARKit technology.
Every day, thousands of aircraft crisscross the skies above us, each with its own story—departing from distant cities, carrying passengers to new destinations, following invisible highways in the sky. Until now, these stories remained hidden.
Plane and Simple changes that by bringing real-time aviation data directly into your world through augmented reality. Using your device's camera and advanced positioning technology, the app seamlessly overlays flight information onto live aircraft, creating an entirely new way to explore the sky.
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast tracking specific routes, a curious observer wondering about overhead traffic, or simply someone who loves discovering the hidden details of the world around you, Plane and Simple transforms every upward glance into an opportunity for discovery.
Sophisticated technology made beautifully simple.
Live flight information from the OpenSky Network, updated continuously as aircraft move through airspace above you.
Advanced ARKit integration positions flight data with pixel-perfect accuracy, maintaining alignment as you move your device.
Automatic location detection ensures you see relevant flights for your area, with intelligent API management to optimize battery life.
Comprehensive flight details including call signs, origin countries, altitudes, speeds, and calculated distances from your position.
Track aircraft worldwide with OpenSky Network's extensive database covering commercial, private, and military flights across all continents.
Smart data caching and location-based API calls ensure smooth performance while preserving battery life during extended use.
See the invisible highways of the sky.
Flight details appear as floating information cards positioned directly above their corresponding aircraft. Each card displays the flight's call sign, origin country, current altitude, ground speed, and distance from your location—all calculated in real-time and presented with crystal-clear typography optimized for outdoor viewing.
Information cards automatically orient themselves toward you for optimal readability, while airplane icons show each aircraft's heading direction. The interface adapts to lighting conditions and remains stable even as you move, creating a seamless blend of digital information and physical reality.
Plane and Simple leverages advanced AR capabilities that require specific hardware.
iPhone Models with ARKit Support: iPhone 7 and newer, running iOS 11 or later.
iPad Models with ARKit Support: iPad (5th gen) and newer, running iOS 11 or later
ARKit provides the advanced computer vision and motion tracking that makes precise aircraft positioning possible. Most iPhones from 2017 and iPads from 2017 support these features.
Turn your curiosity into discovery.
