RealADSB
ADS-B based flight tracking
$9.99
2.14for iPhone, iPad and more
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About RealADSB
RealADSB app is intended for stationary observers of local air traffic. It can consume traffic feed generated by adsb_hub or adsb_hub3 server application. With some limitations traffic feed in SBS-1 BaseStation format (port 30003) is also supported. For example Stratux ADS-B device or ADSBx feeder can produce such feed. Another option to get traffic feed is to use Airplanes.live API integration. That could be a good way to start using app because such option doesn't require additional hardware.
You can setup traffic feed yourself or use one of the public feeds covering Germany, UK and New York. adsb_hub server application is using Java runtime and can run on PC, Mac or Raspberry Pi. It can work on top of FlightAware, FR24 feeders or generate feed using cheap USB adapter and external antenna. For more information please check our web site http://www.realadsb.com
Inside mobile app commercial, private and military aircrafts are shown on map or in scrollable list sorted by distance from reference point. It can be your current location or airport defined by ICAO code such as LFPG. When ICAO code entered special button provides access to METAR and aircrafts below transition altitude will have altitude adjusted using barometric pressure of the airport. There is a way to search/filter aircrafts by tail number, callsign, type, altitude in both list and on map. Additionally 2 layers with airports and weather are available on map.
For each airframe following basic parameters shown:
* Speed, Altitude, Heading, Rate of climb/descend, Squawk
and for most of them there is additional information:
* Tail number, Callsign, ICAO type, Origin/Destination, Photo
If information about tail number or type of aircraft is missing you can easily add it right inside the app. This change will be automatically shared across all devices that using same iCloud account.
Other features:
* Quick access to online resources including FlightAware, Google Flights, LiveATC etc.
* Push notifications for special squawks 7500/7600/7700
* Imperial or metric units
* 3 types of map: standard, satellite and hybrid
* Sharing of map with aircrafts using standard iOS Sharing Panel
* Barometric pressure and altitude measured by mobile device conveniently shown at the bottom of main menu
You can setup traffic feed yourself or use one of the public feeds covering Germany, UK and New York. adsb_hub server application is using Java runtime and can run on PC, Mac or Raspberry Pi. It can work on top of FlightAware, FR24 feeders or generate feed using cheap USB adapter and external antenna. For more information please check our web site http://www.realadsb.com
Inside mobile app commercial, private and military aircrafts are shown on map or in scrollable list sorted by distance from reference point. It can be your current location or airport defined by ICAO code such as LFPG. When ICAO code entered special button provides access to METAR and aircrafts below transition altitude will have altitude adjusted using barometric pressure of the airport. There is a way to search/filter aircrafts by tail number, callsign, type, altitude in both list and on map. Additionally 2 layers with airports and weather are available on map.
For each airframe following basic parameters shown:
* Speed, Altitude, Heading, Rate of climb/descend, Squawk
and for most of them there is additional information:
* Tail number, Callsign, ICAO type, Origin/Destination, Photo
If information about tail number or type of aircraft is missing you can easily add it right inside the app. This change will be automatically shared across all devices that using same iCloud account.
Other features:
* Quick access to online resources including FlightAware, Google Flights, LiveATC etc.
* Push notifications for special squawks 7500/7600/7700
* Imperial or metric units
* 3 types of map: standard, satellite and hybrid
* Sharing of map with aircrafts using standard iOS Sharing Panel
* Barometric pressure and altitude measured by mobile device conveniently shown at the bottom of main menu
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.14
Last updated on Apr 3, 2024
Old Versions
* Updated database of airplanes
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Version History
2.14
Apr 3, 2024
* Updated database of airplanes
2.13
Feb 5, 2024
* Regular update of the database with new deliveries for airlines in Asia, Italy, Australia and few other countries
* Small UI tweaks
* Small UI tweaks
2.12
Jan 18, 2024
* OpenSky API integration has been replaced with Airplanes.live API
* Small UI tweaks
* Updated database of airplanes
* Small UI tweaks
* Updated database of airplanes
2.11
Dec 15, 2023
Last update in 2023:
* Vertical profile graph is now showing barometric pressure, Mach number, indicated speed and MCP altitude extracted from the Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) messages. Such messages are only available when app is connected to adsb_hub3 server application version 3.9 or newer with rtl_tcp, beast_tcp or sbs_tcp input. Also Surveillance tab has been added to show FMS altitude, true airspeed, magnetic heading and many other parameters. Since EHS messages are sent by airplanes in a response to a calls from a ground based radar their number vary a lot depending on location, antenna, time of the day, obstructions and other factors. You can connect to the KEWR public feed available in the app to see how it works. Airplanes with EHS information are marked with cross icon next to a heading in list of airplanes.
* Update database of airplanes
I'd like to use this opportunity and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
* Vertical profile graph is now showing barometric pressure, Mach number, indicated speed and MCP altitude extracted from the Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) messages. Such messages are only available when app is connected to adsb_hub3 server application version 3.9 or newer with rtl_tcp, beast_tcp or sbs_tcp input. Also Surveillance tab has been added to show FMS altitude, true airspeed, magnetic heading and many other parameters. Since EHS messages are sent by airplanes in a response to a calls from a ground based radar their number vary a lot depending on location, antenna, time of the day, obstructions and other factors. You can connect to the KEWR public feed available in the app to see how it works. Airplanes with EHS information are marked with cross icon next to a heading in list of airplanes.
* Update database of airplanes
I'd like to use this opportunity and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2.10
Nov 7, 2023
* Refreshed databases
* AppleWatch UI is updated for watchOS 10, still only works with adsb_hub3 server application
* AppleWatch UI is updated for watchOS 10, still only works with adsb_hub3 server application
2.9
Oct 11, 2023
Updated databases
2.8
Aug 7, 2023
* New version of algorithm that gets origin and destination for the selected flight
* Small UI changes
* Updated database of airframes
* Small UI changes
* Updated database of airframes
2.7
Jul 26, 2023
Updated databases
2.6
Jun 12, 2023
* Fixed bug when windsock was shown at wrong location
* Removed autocorrection for Reference airport field in application Settings
* Updated databases
* Removed autocorrection for Reference airport field in application Settings
* Updated databases
2.5
May 19, 2023
1) Updated databases
2) Apple Watch app can show name of airport, city and country for origin/destination of selected route. Just a reminder: Apple Watch app is only working with adsb_hub3 server application that has configured smartwatch output.
2) Apple Watch app can show name of airport, city and country for origin/destination of selected route. Just a reminder: Apple Watch app is only working with adsb_hub3 server application that has configured smartwatch output.
2.4
Mar 25, 2023
* ICAO code of Kuwait International Airport was changed to OKKK
* For OpenSky:
> Delayed traffic will be shown with transparent icons on map
> If traffic not updated at all a red banner with information about it will be shown above list of airplanes
* New airplanes have been added to the database
* For OpenSky:
> Delayed traffic will be shown with transparent icons on map
> If traffic not updated at all a red banner with information about it will be shown above list of airplanes
* New airplanes have been added to the database
2.3
Feb 26, 2023
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.2
Feb 24, 2023
1) Further expanding integration with OpenSky API by adding 2 more options controlled inside app settings:
* Reduced Range - if enabled reduces range of the radar from 250 miles to 125 miles, that causing app to consume less API credits effectively double the time you can use it, disabled by default
* Download Tracks - if enabled app will download available track for selected aircraft from API, its completeness depends on OpenSky coverage for different areas of the world, also it consumes API credits, disabled by default
2) Updated database of airplanes
3) Fixed icon for helicopters with ICAO type EN48 (Enstrom 480)
* Reduced Range - if enabled reduces range of the radar from 250 miles to 125 miles, that causing app to consume less API credits effectively double the time you can use it, disabled by default
* Download Tracks - if enabled app will download available track for selected aircraft from API, its completeness depends on OpenSky coverage for different areas of the world, also it consumes API credits, disabled by default
2) Updated database of airplanes
3) Fixed icon for helicopters with ICAO type EN48 (Enstrom 480)
2.1
Feb 19, 2023
* Bug fix for New Connection window when IP address can't be entered using onscreen keyboard (but can be copy&pasted)
2.0
Feb 13, 2023
* Integration with OpenSky API for iPhone/iPad to get traffic feed straight to mobile device, for better experience registration on opensky-network.org website is recommended. Apple Watch is unable to use OpenSky API and still requires adsb_hub3 server software
* Correct vertical order of airplanes on map, i.e. aircraft flying at FL380 will be on top of airplanes flying at lower flight levels, except selected airplane which will be always on top
* Introduced support for ground vehicles identified by artificial ICAO type GND
* New app icon and other UI changes
* Latest database of airplanes
* Bug fixes
* Correct vertical order of airplanes on map, i.e. aircraft flying at FL380 will be on top of airplanes flying at lower flight levels, except selected airplane which will be always on top
* Introduced support for ground vehicles identified by artificial ICAO type GND
* New app icon and other UI changes
* Latest database of airplanes
* Bug fixes
1.109
Jan 27, 2023
* Updated database of airplanes: Boeing MAX, NASA U2 and so on
1.108
Nov 14, 2022
Updated database: new deliveries and re-registrations
1.107
Oct 16, 2022
* Updated databases
* Fixed icon for BER2 ICAO aircraft type
* Fixed icon for BER2 ICAO aircraft type
1.106
Sep 8, 2022
* Updated database with new airplanes, helicopters and UAVs
* Fixed icons for MI8, F28 and CL2T aircraft types
* Fixed issue causing small (1-2%) deviations in altitude
* Fixed icons for MI8, F28 and CL2T aircraft types
* Fixed issue causing small (1-2%) deviations in altitude
1.105
Jun 12, 2022
Updated database of airplanes
1.104
May 12, 2022
* Fixed icon for Aero L-159 ALCA (L159)
* New deliveries have been added to the database
* New deliveries have been added to the database
1.103
Mar 24, 2022
Updated database
1.102
Jan 31, 2022
Updated databases
1.101
Dec 31, 2021
Bug fix for Vertical Profile UI introduced in previous update
1.100
Dec 29, 2021
This update is exposing information about vertical profile of the track for selected aircraft in graphical and textual forms.
In order to see it, select aircraft and tap white area at bottom-right corner of the map (above -/+ zoom buttons) which contains max/min altitude and duration of the track.
You can select particular point on graph by touching window and dragging finger left and right.
Heading, speed and vertical speed can be missing for vertical profile if you're using adsb_hub3 older than version 3.7
Database of everything flying was also updated.
*** Happy New 2022 ***
In order to see it, select aircraft and tap white area at bottom-right corner of the map (above -/+ zoom buttons) which contains max/min altitude and duration of the track.
You can select particular point on graph by touching window and dragging finger left and right.
Heading, speed and vertical speed can be missing for vertical profile if you're using adsb_hub3 older than version 3.7
Database of everything flying was also updated.
*** Happy New 2022 ***
RealADSB FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of RealADSB.
iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later.
Apple TV
Requires tvOS 15.0 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 9.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
RealADSB supports English
