Skyty Wall turns spare iPads into live ambient flight boards for €4.99
By
Kim Engels
Worth a glance, not a chew.
Summary
Skyty Wall is a new app that turns unused iPads into ambient flight boards showing real-time aircraft overhead. Priced at €4.99 with no subscription, account, or tracking, it offers three visual aesthetics (LED, split-flap, or minimal) and targets people who want a live flight display without buying expensive dedicated hardware ($499+).
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSkyty has always been for the people in the seat. Skyty Wall is for the people on the ground, looking up.
If you have ever priced a hardware flight board, you know the number that comes back: $499 and up.
The old iPad you stopped using becomes a live flight board on your wall, your shelf, or your kitchen counter.
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