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Track aircraft by receiving live ADS-B data using an RTL-SDR USB dongle.
Summary
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) enables hobbyists to track nearby aircraft by receiving live ADS-B data with an RTL-SDR dongle. It supports ADS-B on 1090 MHz and 978 MHz, and presents real-time aircraft positions on an OSMDroid-powered map with an option to connect to a remote rtl_tcp server for flexible setups. Total downloads: 10,000+; 30-day downloads: 940.
Pros & Cons
- Free to use and accessible
- Supports RTL-SDR dongle or remote rtl_tcp for flexible setups
- Real-time ADS-B tracking on dual-band frequencies (1090/978 MHz)
- OSMDroid-powered mapping for visual aircraft tracking
- Modern Android UI leveraging Jetpack libraries
- Requires external hardware (RTL-SDR dongle) or a remote rtl_tcp setup
- Disclaimer notes that the app is not suitable for safety-critical use
- Setup can be technical for beginners (driver installation and network configuration)
About ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR)
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) is a communication app developed by Knowle Consultants.
Install Statistics
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) has been installed 49 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 940 times.
User Ratings
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) is rated 4.64 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 140 ratings.
App Information
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 10.07 MB. The latest version available is 1.48. The last update was on August 9, 2026.
Technical Requirements
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2022.
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) is made and published by Knowle Consultants. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Knowle Consultants. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Knowle Consultants and are shown as published on Google Play.
More data about ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR)
| Price | Free |
| Total installs | 49 thousand |
| Recent installs | 940 |
| Rating | 4.64 based on 140 ratings |
| Ranking | Not ranked |
| Version | 1.48 |
| App size | 10.1 MB |
| Number of libraries | 39 |
| Designed for Android | 8.0+ |
| Suitable for | Everyone |
| Ads | Contains ads |
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Installs over time
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) has been installed 49 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 31 installs per day.
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