Changelog
Release history and what's new in each version of FinalPing.
v1.1.0LatestJune 2026
- NewSetup wizard installer — choose your install directory and opt in to a desktop shortcut
- NewGround Station device key system — permanent non-expiring key replaces JWT, claimed automatically on first boot
- NewDistance alerts now include aircraft speed in knots
- NewLanding alerts now include runway number derived from touchdown heading
- FixTakeoff notifications no longer show ETA — now shows altitude and speed
- FixDistance alerts now fire for aircraft that start inside the outer alert boundary
- FixFixed duplicate Start Menu entries (FinalPing and FinalPing.exe)
- ImprovedLive map: aircraft labels are now permanent, stale positions are visually indicated
- ImprovedSDR coverage polygon tooltip clarified — shows best historical range, not live coverage
v1.0.9June 2026
- NewLive Map trail now records the full flight path in the background — switch to any tab and come back to see the complete route from takeoff
- NewApp now checks for updates hourly in addition to on launch
- FixLanding alerts now fire reliably — cloud tracker detects on-ground transitions directly instead of waiting for signal loss
- FixTakeoff alerts now fire from the cloud tracker when an aircraft transitions from on-ground to airborne
- FixDashboard Recent Alerts timestamps now display correctly instead of showing "Just now"
v1.0.8May 2026
- NewNew app icon with runway and radar design
- NewFormatting syntax guide in alert message editor — bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough reference chips
- ImprovedHelp Center button added to the dashboard toolbar
- ImprovedmacOS installer now available for download
v1.0.7May 2026
- NewAuto-updater: app now checks for new versions on launch and prompts to install
- ImprovedDownload page updated with direct installer links for Windows and macOS
v1.0.6May 2026
- NewPlan upgrades available directly from the Billing tab, no need to contact support
- NewQuiet hours enable/disable toggle, can now fully turn quiet hours off after setting them
- FixQuiet hours were stored but never enforced; notifications now correctly suppressed during the set window
- ImprovedETA on approach alerts now uses actual aircraft groundspeed from ADS-B data instead of a fixed 90-knot estimate
- ImprovedLicense tier now syncs from the backend when opening Aircraft or Integrations screens, no restart needed after an upgrade
- ImprovedUpgrade checkout now supports promotion/discount codes
v1.0.5April 2026
- NewGround Station support: connect a local RTL-SDR/dump1090 receiver for lower-latency landing and takeoff detection
- NewTakeoff detection added alongside existing landing alerts
- ImprovedApproach alert pipeline now enforces sequential zone crossing (10nm → 5nm → 2nm) to reduce false positives
- ImprovedLanding detection now cross-checks ADS-B signal loss with last known position and altitude
v1.0.4March 2026
- NewMulti-location monitoring for Premium and Pro plans
- NewAlert log export: download your full notification history
- ImprovedLive Map added to the desktop app dashboard
- FixSubscription renewal now correctly extends license expiry to match the Stripe billing period end date
v1.0.3February 2026
- NewSMS and push notification integrations
- NewAlert history and Logs screen in desktop app
- NewCustom alert message templates per distance zone
- ImprovedNotification cooldown system to prevent duplicate alerts within the same event
v1.0.2January 2026
- NewYearly billing option with 17% savings
- NewSaved Locations for quick airport/FBO configuration switching
- ImprovedDetection radius and polling interval now configurable per account
v1.0.1December 2025
- NewWindows installer packaging with auto-updater
- ImprovedLicense activation now starts the billing period at activation, not purchase
- FixVarious stability improvements to the cloud tracking engine
v1.0.0November 2025
- NewInitial release of FinalPing
- NewReal-time aircraft tracking via adsb.lol ADS-B data
- NewDistance-based approach alerts (10nm, 5nm, 2nm)
- NewDiscord, Slack, Teams, and email integrations
- NewStarter, Premium, and Pro subscription tiers