Plane and Simple — Identify planes in the sky with AR

Merano Studio has released a new free iPhone/iPad app called Plane and Simple that helps users identify aircraft overhead using augmented reality. The app accesses your device’s camera and location to overlay basic information about planes as you point your phone at the sky.

Key features

• AR-based plane identification using camera + GPS
• Free to download and use on iPhone and iPad
• Simple, beginner-friendly interface — aimed at casual spotters

How it works

After granting camera and location access, point your iPhone at a plane in the sky. The app uses augmented reality to show basic details about the aircraft. It’s designed for quick, on-the-go ID rather than deep flight-tracking data.

Privacy & permissions

The app requires access to your camera and location to function. As with any app that uses these sensors, review the permissions in Settings and disable them if you prefer not to share that data.

Where to get it

Search for “Plane and Simple” on the App Store or find the app listing on AppBrain for more details: AppBrain — Plane and Simple

Thoughts?

Have you tried Plane and Simple yet? What plane was your best spot? Drop a comment below and share any photos or tips for other spotters.

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