Flight Follower is a native iOS flight tracking application designed specifically for aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters. Built by a pilot using Swift, this app provides a clean, ad-free experience with real-time ADS-B data integration.
Key Features
- Siri Integration: Ask "Hey Siri, what plane is that?" to instantly identify overhead aircraft
- Live Activities & Notifications: Real-time aircraft proximity alerts without opening the app
- Native iOS Widgets: Multiple Home Screen widget sizes showing nearby aircraft at a glance
- Blazing-Fast Swift Map: Native map implementation with smooth 60fps scrolling and instant updates
- Free Core Features: No ads, no account required, with essential tracking capabilities always free
- Pro Features Coming Soon: Emergency aircraft alerts, custom call sign tracking, and enhanced monitoring
Technical Implementation
- Built with native Swift for optimal iOS performance
- Uses ADS-B data from adsb.lol and airplanes.live networks
- Implements Siri Shortcuts, Live Activities, and WidgetKit frameworks
- Native SwiftUI interface with iOS design patterns
Target Users
- Aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters
- Pilots and aviation professionals
- Casual users interested in identifying overhead aircraft
- iOS users who want native flight tracking without ads or bloat
