Zephy is a new indie app featured in 9to5Mac’s weekly Indie App Spotlight, designed to simplify plane spotting for casual observers and aviation enthusiasts alike. The iPhone app leverages device gyroscope technology to provide an AirTag-style interface, allowing users to identify aircraft overhead with a compass-style radar view. Unlike traditional flight radar apps, Zephy removes clutter and focuses on intuitive design.

Users can tap on individual planes to access key details such as altitude, speed, tail number, destination, and aircraft model. An example photo of the plane is also available for visual reference. The app is customizable, letting users adjust the tracking range beyond the default 20km and modify the field of view.

It is available for free on the App Store, requires iOS 13 or later, and contains no ads, in-app purchases, or subscriptions. This innovation matters because it democratizes aviation tracking, making it accessible to everyday users. It particularly benefits aviation hobbyists, travel enthusiasts, and those curious about unusual aircraft activity overhead.