Paper Planes
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Paper Planes · An iPhone app

See what you
might be missing.

Share an article, a post, or a product with Paper Planes. Our AI explains what you send and can search the web for more context, evidence, and alternatives.

Next time something makes you think “Really?” or “What does that mean?”, tap Share and choose Act on Paper Planes.

See how it works Download on theApp Store

Free to try. Sign in with Apple. Available on iPhone in the U.S.

One example · Before you book“Why is this hotel so cheap?”

What catches your eye$189 a night.
Example listing for The Linden House: $189 per night, with a $49 nightly destination fee noted below the price.
What deserves a closer lookA $49 fee. Every night.
Paper Planes highlights that $189 becomes $238 per night. Three nights cost $714 before tax, including $147 in mandatory fees. A link to the source is included.

Illustrative demo with a fictional hotel. Tap either image to see it larger. Results vary by content and available sources.

In this example, the small print adds $147 over three nights. Paper Planes puts that detail in front of you.

For the things you read every day

When you pause,
tap Share.

The morning news. A link from a friend. Something you’re about to buy. Use Paper Planes at the moment you want a little more context.

Before you forward a post

“Is this claim really true?”

Look into the evidence and sources. See what supports the claim, what challenges it, and what remains unclear.

When a headline leaves you wondering

“What does this actually mean?”

Get a clearer explanation of the ideas, the context behind the headline, and another perspective worth considering.

When market news hits your feed

“How could this affect my investments?”

Explore the possible implications for markets and businesses, with context to help you understand the news.

Before you buy

“Is there a better option?”

Compare alternatives and tradeoffs, and look into details that might change your decision.

You don’t need to write a question. Share the thing that made you pause.

Chuck · Paper Planes Crew

When one discovery leads to another.

You don’t need a question to get started. When one comes up, Chuck, a member of the Paper Planes Crew, can help you explore it. Ask him to explain a detail or compare options, on your own or in a discussion with friends.

  • Ask follow-up questions about what you shared
  • Talk to Chuck directly or add him to a group
  • In a group, mention Chuck when you want his input
  • Keep saved analyses and the conversation together

Only people with access to a discussion can see its linked content. Discussions are not a public feed.

Free & Premium

Start free. Go further with Premium.

Start with five free analyses and five free requests with Chuck. Premium adds monthly allowances for more analyses, deeper research, audio transcription, and continued exploration with Chuck — billed monthly or annually through Apple.

See what's in Premium
Monthly$14.99/mo
Annual$119.99/yr

Purchased through the App Store. Prices shown for the U.S.

Trust & privacy

You decide what you share, and what happens next.

You choose what you share with Paper Planes, one item at a time.

AI and external search services may process shared content when you use those features.

Contacts and location permissions are contextual and optional.

Private discussions are visible only to their participants — not a public feed.

Report, block, manage permissions, and delete your account from inside the app.

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are public.

AI-generated results can be incomplete or wrong and should be checked. Card availability depends on the shared content and available sources. Paper Planes provides context and possible next steps — not financial, legal, medical, travel, or purchasing advice.

See what you might be missing.

Start with the next headline or link a friend sends. When it makes you pause, tap Share and choose Act on Paper Planes.

Download on theApp Store