Flight Follower is for your pocket.

Free plane spotting with Siri, live notifications, and no ads.

An aircraft tracker built by an avgeek. Ask Siri to identify aircraft, explore a blazing-fast ADS-B map, and get the flight tracking experience you actually want.

Download on the App Store

Hi, I'm Dennis—pilot and aviation nerd.

Flight Follower

Delta Airlines
DL531
35,000 ft
Boeing 787-9

Map

Track Flight

  • Speed: 485 kts
  • Heading: 247°
  • Distance: 3.2 mi

What makes it different

  • Free core features
  • Native iOS design
  • Fast Swift map
  • Made by a pilot

Built to take full advantage of iOS.

Ask Siri to identify planes, use Live Activities for flight status, add widgets to your Home Screen, and explore a lightning-fast native Swift map. The features you actually want.

Ask Siri about planes overhead

Just say "Hey Siri, what plane is that?" and get instant details. Native iOS integration means it just works.

Live Activity

Nearby aircraft

  • DAL847

    • Aircraft: A321neo
    • Altitude: 12,400 ft
    • Distance: 2.3 mi

  • SWA2156

    • Aircraft: B737 MAX 8
    • Altitude: 8,200 ft
    • Distance: 4.1 mi

  • N432SP

    • Aircraft: Cessna 172
    • Altitude: 3,500 ft
    • Distance: 1.8 mi

  • AAL1892

    • Aircraft: B777-300ER
    • Altitude: 38,000 ft
    • Distance: 8.2 mi

  • JBU524

    • Aircraft: A320
    • Altitude: 22,000 ft
    • Distance: 5.6 mi

Live aircraft notifications

Get the closest aircraft in realtime without constantly checking the app. Perfect for walks or plane spotting sessions.

Home Screen widgets

See nearby aircraft at a glance right from your Home Screen. Multiple sizes to fit your setup.

Flight tracking, done right.

I was tired of adware, spyware, and the lack of native features. Other trackers are bloated with ads or frustratingly slow. I built this one to be different: free core features, no ads, native iOS design, and the speed you expect.

  • No ads, ever
    Clean, distraction-free tracking. No banner ads, no popups, no interruptions.

  • Free core features
    Track flights without paying. Pro features coming for those who want more.

  • Realtime map
    Native Swift map that's blazing fast. Smooth scrolling, instant updates.

  • Aircraft details
    Aircraft type, airline, altitude, speed, heading—all the data you want when spotting.

  • Siri integration
    Just say "Hey Siri, run flight follower" and get instant details. Native iOS integration means it just works.

  • Made by a pilot
    Built by an avgeek who wanted something better. You can tell.

Ready to track some planes?

Download free from the App Store. No account required, no ads—just pure aviation tracking.

Download on the App Store

Loved by aviation enthusiasts.

From casual plane spotters to licensed pilots, Flight Follower has become the go-to app.

Finally, a proper flight tracker!
The Siri integration is genius. I just ask what plane is overhead and boom—instant answer. No other app does this.
PlaneSpotter42

Love the widgets.
Having nearby aircraft on my Home Screen is amazing. I glance at my phone and instantly know what's flying over.
WidgetFan

Live notifications are great.
Running the live activity while plane spotting at the airport is perfect. Always know what's coming next.
SpotterLife

Coming soon to Pro

Pro features on the way for those who want to take their tracking to the next level.

  • Emergency aircraft notifications
    Get notified when emergency aircraft are nearby. Never miss an air ambulance or search and rescue flight.

  • Custom call sign alerts
    Set up alerts for specific call signs. Know when your friend takes off or when that vintage warbird is flying.

  • Live tracking for a specific plane
    Follow a specific aircraft in realtime. Get updates on altitude, heading, and ETA as it flies.

Frequently asked questions

If you have anything else you want to ask, reach out to us.

  • Is Flight Follower really free?
    Yes! Flight Follower is completely free with no ads. It's a passion project I built for the aviation community.

  • How does the Siri integration work?
    Just say "Hey Siri, what plane is that?" and Flight Follower will identify the closest aircraft overhead using your location.

  • Where does the flight data come from?
    Flight Follower uses ADS-B data from adsb.lol and airplanes.live.

  • What iOS features are supported?
    Flight Follower supports Siri Shortcuts, Live Activities, Home Screen widgets, and Lock Screen widgets.

  • Will there be an Android version?
    Currently, Flight Follower is iOS only.

  • Who built Flight Follower?
    That's me! I'm Dennis Walsh, a pilot and aviation enthusiast.

  • How do I report bugs or request features?
    You can reach out through my feedback form or via the App Store. I'm always looking to improve the app based on feedback from the aviation community.

  • Why is the app so fast?
    I use a native Swift map implementation instead of web-based views. This means smooth 60fps scrolling and instant updates.