Best fDeck alternatives: apps like fDeck: flight instruments

7+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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7 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for something like fDeck? We've analyzed 7+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to fDeck

Airmate#1

Airmate by Myriel Aviation SA

Flight planning/weather
4.5(549 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides pilots with comprehensive flight planning tools, including weather forecasts, airport data, and navigation charts. It enhances situational awareness with a moving map, traffic displays, and terrain elevation views. Pilots can also file flight plans and record their flights.

Altimeter for Aviators#2

Altimeter for Aviators by STEARsoft

Pure Pressure Altimeter
4.7😊(583 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app functions as a pressure altimeter, similar to those found in aircraft, utilizing your device's barometer. It's designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to understand altitude, height above a location, and flight levels. It works as a standalone Apple Watch app or on iPhones/iPads with a barometer.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Simple and intuitive user interface
  • ✈️ Accurate altimeter representation for pilots
  • ⌚ Works well on Apple Watch
  • 🎯 Easy pressure setting adjustment like real cockpit
  • πŸ“± No GPS required for operation
  • πŸ”§ Responsive developer support
  • πŸŽ“ Great educational tool for student pilots
  • 🎨 Clear aviation-style gauges

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› App crashes or stops working after iOS updates
  • πŸ“΅ Inconsistent performance across Watch models
  • πŸ”΄ Watch display shows red/no reading on some devices
  • πŸ“§ Poor developer communication and contact options
  • πŸ’° Upsell prompts not clearly disclosed
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ Blurry graphics on Watch app
  • ⚠️ Limited refresh rate (1Hz) for VSI
  • πŸ”’ Restore purchase function doesn't work properly
NOTAM Briefing (VFR/IFR)#3

NOTAM Briefing (VFR/IFR) by Hermann Hoelter

Your preflight NOTAM check
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.6(303 ratings)
Free
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This app helps general aviation pilots quickly access and understand critical air traffic information before flights. It allows users to define flight paths, filter notices, and view them on a map or in text. An integrated translation feature makes notices more accessible.

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AvPlan EFB
AvPlan EFB
AvPlan EFB
Global Flight Planning & EFB
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This app provides comprehensive flight planning and electronic flight bag capabilities for pilots. It offers advanced features like terrain warning, airspace status, and graphical replanning to enhance situational awareness and streamline flight preparation and execution.

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FLYLOG.io - For Pilots
FLYLOG.io - For Pilots
FLYLOG.io - For Pilots
Pilot Logbook & Navigation
Free

This app digitizes pilot logbooks, allowing users to easily record flights, manage licenses, and track flight time limits. It offers features like AI scanning of paper logs, automatic night time calculation, and authority-ready exports for various aviation bodies.

Digital pilot logbookAI paper logbook scannerAutomatic flight logging
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Compass Guide:Navigation App
Compass Guide:Navigation App
Compass Guide:Navigation App
latitude,outdoor & hiking gps
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This app provides a reliable digital compass for outdoor navigation and everyday direction-finding. It offers live heading, coordinate display, and the ability to navigate to saved destinations. Premium features like sun/moon positions and custom styles are available.

Live compass headingCoordinate and altitude displayNavigate to destinations
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Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.
Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.
Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.
Land, air, marine navigator
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This navigation app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for land, air, and marine use. It includes a detailed map, compass, GPS coordinates, altitude, distance, speed tracking, and route planning. Advanced features like offline maps, GPS track recording, and sensor integration are available through an upgrade.

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