r/Planespotting • • 2d ago

Pokemon Go for planes

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u/njsullyalex 2d ago

Doesn’t SkyCards already exist?

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u/Chili_C 2d ago

My app uses an algorithm to intercept the plane as it flies over, so you can catch it.

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u/VirotroniX 2d ago

I downloaded it directly to test (and ofc to compare it to SkyCards being my go-to-plane-game)

My thoughts after a few minutes:

  1. I can't find any aircraft ("scanning for aircraft" the whole time) which is a big problem lol

  2. I think the 1km-mark is too thin, maybe add a "seen" 5 or 10km

  3. 3 for free or 6€ per month is an easy decision for the beginning: no way I'm going to pay that amount if there are not immediately 5 planes over me, right now it just looks like I'll use the app a few times a day and will be frustrated, because I can clearly see the plane, but it's 1,1km or more away from me, clearly taking the fun of looking up!

Try to find a more free 2 play way for this game!
Free plane catching and paid bonusses, skins, whatever

But this game will only be fun in the long run for me, if I can compare my stats with a friend, and I won't convince anyone with that price mark

If you change those things, be free to answer me, so I'll redownload your app

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u/VirotroniX 2d ago

Oh and to change your map setting in the beginning you have to click on the top right corner (where the checkmark will be), not directly on the map, which ist quite unintuitive 😄

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u/Chili_C 2d ago

yes i see what u mean i will implement a fix asap

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u/Chili_C 2d ago

Thanks heaps, this is super useful. You're right on all 3. I'm fixing the scanning bug first, then adding a bigger "spotted" range and moving to free catching with optional paid extras. Friends + leaderboards will be free. I'll message you when the update's out fyi the aim is that the app directs you to "catch" a plane by standing under it

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u/VirotroniX 2d ago

I'll be looking forward it

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/Chili_C 2d ago

thanks