# Approach Charts

> FAA Instrument Approach charts and airport data for US aviation. (iPhone/iPad app by Candidus LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-charts/id560829267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Candidus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776981240)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-charts/id560829267/reviews.md

## What is Approach Charts?

FAA Instrument Approach charts (Terminal Procedures) for the US
- Includes Airport diagrams, Minimums, STARS and DPs
- Includes detailed airport and runway information for all US airports 
- Includes weather and NOTAMs when available
- Search by airport name, city, identifier or state
- Quick access to your most used airports
- Always current: database and charts update automatically every month
- Full screen view option

Approach charts requires a subscription that will give you access to all FAA instrument approach charts for the United States, updated every 28 days, live weather and NOTAMs.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.bbflight.com/in-cockpit-apps-for-pilots/approach-charts/approach-charts-privacy-policy

## Key features

- FAA Instrument Approach charts
- Airport diagrams and runway information
- Live weather and NOTAMs
- Search by airport name, city, identifier, or state
- Quick access to favorite airports
- Monthly automatic updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-charts/id560829267/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible!

*2021-10-29*

You have to download the charts for each state but it will never finish it can continuously fails then locks up the phone freezes up things just delete it don’t even waste your time!

### 1/5 — Has not been updated for OSI 11

*2018-02-11*

DO NOT DOWNLOAD Any of their apps, they have not and it looks like they don’t care if they will work with OSI 11.

### 1/5 — App bad

*2014-03-07*

Theis app very bad , i dont entry icao or ivao code .
You need a more update .

### 1/5 — Good but..

*2013-05-30*

when I need to delete specific charts, i dont have choice. I have to delete all charts. please fix this next update....

updated review.. the app is not installing the plates now.. not working

## Frequently asked questions about Approach Charts

### What is Approach Charts?

Approach Charts provides FAA Instrument Approach charts for the US, including airport diagrams, minimums, and runway details. It also offers live weather and NOTAMs when available.

### Does Approach Charts have ads?

No, Approach Charts is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements.

### What is the pricing for Approach Charts?

Approach Charts offers a monthly subscription for $0.99 and an annual subscription for $9.99. Both plans include a 2-month free trial.

### How often are the charts updated in Approach Charts?

The database and charts in Approach Charts are updated automatically every month, ensuring you have the latest FAA Instrument Approach charts.

### What devices is Approach Charts available on?

Approach Charts is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Approach Charts?

Approach Charts has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages.

### How can I cancel my Approach Charts subscription?

You can cancel your Approach Charts subscription through your device's app store settings. Look for the subscription management section to manage or cancel your plan.

### What is the user sentiment for Approach Charts?

Approach Charts has a rating of 2.0 stars from 5 ratings. This suggests a mixed to negative user sentiment based on the limited feedback available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.0 — 2026-08-19

NOTAMs are back on the Airport Info page
Better download management, especially when downloading by state

### 2.8.0 — 2026-06-07

Improvements to chart selector, downloading

### 2.7.0 — 2025-09-28

Fixed NOTAM bug

### 2.6.0 — 2024-01-04

Restyling, performance improvements and bug fixes

### 2.5.4 — 2023-07-10

Performance improvements and bug fixes

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## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*