ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR)
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.
AppBrain's verdict
Loved by users- Total installs
- 49 thousand
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.64
- 135 ratings
- Last updated
- August 9, 2026
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) has 49 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 135 ratings.
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: 1.1K.
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)
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 1.1 thousand
- Per day
- 36
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ thousand
- Launched
- February 2022
Installs over time
ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) has been installed 49 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 36 installs per day.
Rankings
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.48
- Launched
- February 2022
User feedback
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Comments on ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR) for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 29
- App size
- 10.1 MB
- Needs Android
- 8.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by ADS-B Radar (RTL-SDR)
About the app and developer
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 1.1 thousand 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.
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Store listing
By Knowle Consultants, from Google Play“Track aircraft by receiving live ADS-B data using an RTL-SDR USB dongle.”
Description by Knowle Consultants Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
This application is intended for use by hobbyists interested in tracking aircraft in their local area. It has not undergone formal testing or verification and as such the application and/or the data it presents must not be used in any safety critical situations. If you do so it will be entirely at your own risk. We make no guarantees or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied.
*** Announcement ***
We're proud to announce the release of our new SDR application called Spectrum SDR - you might want to give it a try some time.
Introduction
This application is about having a bit of fun with those amazing little RTL-SDR dongles, whilst tracking aircraft in your local area. It's nice and easy to use so why not give it a try?
Before using the application, please read the Disclaimer above, and always remember that the application must not be used in any situations where the accuracy of the data is critical to the safety of either individuals or property.
There are two ways to use the application. The first is to use an RTL-SDR dongle and an SDR driver, available from Google Play. Selecting the Driver option in the application menu will open the driver page on Google Play. The second way is to connect to an instance of rtl_tcp running on a remote computer, possibly over WiFi. You will need a good network connection for this to work reliably so use of the driver is probably the preferred way to use the application in most cases.
The application can receive ADS-B messages on either 1090 MHz or 978 MHz.
We hope you enjoy using this application.
Recent changes:
Allow radar to be stopped when using driver.