# SkyCharts XC EFB — Geo plates and charts

> Aviation navigation app with FAA charts, route planning, and offline chart downloads. (iPhone/iPad app by SkyCharts LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SkyCharts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300623345)
- Category: Navigation, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261/reviews.md

## What is SkyCharts XC EFB?

Current FAA aviation charts updated every 28 days, including approach plates! Includes basic international airport data from ourairports.net and openAIP.net.

Please note that for charts outside of USA non current ONC/VFR with a current openAIP overlay is available, but NO IFR charts or plates are available.

Includes a free 30 day trial! 

If you wish to continue using SkyCharts after the trial, please purchase a $3.99/month subscription. Note that buying a subscription does not unlock any additional features.

See full description regarding auto-renewing subscriptions, privacy policy and EULA below.

For USA/Alaska, the application has all current FAA VFR (sectional+WAC), IFR (High and Low), TAC, FLY (flip side of TAC chart), Helicopter, Gulf Coast WAC, Gulf Of America, and Wall aviation charts. 
Grand Canyon charts are included in the TAC charts, and Bahamas and Mexico as WAC charts.

Also included is a METAR/TAF overlay, and an IFR overlay to view routes on top of VFR charts.

Its very easy to create and modify routes directly on the map or by drag&drop in table.
Navigation readout is configurable to fit exactly what you want to see. It also has a nifty auto-layout feature that selects fields for you in both portrait and landscape mode.

DOUBLE TAP on map to view A/FD and approach plates. 
Map has VFR/IFR/LIFR color-coded weather METARs, with orange TAFs. 

SUA (Special Use Airspace) information is also available.
Download charts and plates for offline usage. 

Features:
* Fast zoom/scroll of included charts using standard gestures.
* Allows download of charts for offline usage. Charts are selected on a region basis.
* Navigation computes GS, TRK, DTK, DIS & ETE to final waypoint. 
* METAR/TAF color coded dots according to ADDS: http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=421
* Double tap on airport to select A/FD and TPPs/IAPs to view.
* Huge built-in navigation database, with all 20,000 airports, 45,000 FAA IFR/VFR navigation fixes and 2,100 FAA VOR/ADF fixes.

For more information, please see the webpage at
http://www.skycharts.net

The monthly subscription of SkyCharts XC aviation data of $3.99 is auto-renewed. Payment will be charged to your iTunes/App Store account at confirmation of purchase. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes/App Store account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being billed for the next cycle. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to SkyCharts XC.

The privacy policy and EULA can be found here:
http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=1465

For fast response to all questions, comments or suggestions, please email support@skycharts.net

## Key features

- Updated FAA aviation charts
- Approach plates and geo plates
- International airport data
- Route creation and modification
- Offline chart downloads
- METAR/TAF weather overlays
- Special Use Airspace information

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription to current aviation data. | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Keep looking for an app that works.

*2022-09-30*

This app is simply not working. I've tried on more than one occasion, over a fast WiFi connection, to get charts downloaded but it's just not happening.

I had high hopes, but this app let me down.

**Developer response:** Please email support@skycharts.net and we'll sort it out

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2022-08-24, version 5.4.9*

Cannot be trusted period it just doesn’t work. I’ve been trying to download a chart in Miami for 2 days!!!

### 2/5 — Blurry

*2021-05-11*

Charts are horribly pixilated when zoomed in even when fully downloaded. If this is a mistake please advise how to fix this.

### 1/5 — Download?

*2021-02-05*

Even after subscribing the maps don’t seem to download.

**Developer response:** No need to subscribe during the 30 day trial period, no hidden features are unlocked by the purchase. Seems like there is some other problem, please contact support@skycharts.net and we will figure it out.

### 1/5 — Original Skycharts Pro Purchasers Getting Ripped Off

*2018-03-05*

Skycharts Pro owners were promised regular updates free of charge, now it’s a paid subscription. 

Do not support this shady business, their business practices have shafted those that supported them in their infancy.

**Developer response:** Hi avguserguy.

I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, but the Pro version always clearly stated it included updates for a year, then it would start charging you for updates. 
The Pro version was removed from sale in December 2016 when the XC version was released.
We are always interested in your feedback, please let us know at support@skycharts.net

### 2/5 — Scanned not vectors

*2017-07-11*

Appears to be scanned charts; when you zoom in the charts get 'jaggy'.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The charts are generated from the raster charts FAA provide. However, FAA does not provide any vector maps yet. For zooming on raster charts there is always a tradeoff between size and maximum zoom. But every increase in zoom level makes the downloads 4 times larger! Hence the app allows for 'over-zoom' since that sometimes helps readability, but if the charts start becoming blurry you have reached the maximum zoom level. For any questions please don't hesitate to email support@skycharts.net

### 5/5 — I've always loved the SkyCharts apps

*2017-06-21*

This app is absolutely one of my favorites, and inexpensive--been using it for years! Now there is the XC version with geo-cached overlay approach charts. It's very easy to use. Double tap near an airport on the chart, and the information appears,  including airport facility directories and approaches. It's very easy switch between sectionals, WAC charts, and IFR charts, to name a few. Regions can be downloaded for caching- no need for cellular or wifi. Mostly, it's uncomplicated unlike most of the super sophisticated, and expensive apps out there. I don't need to be fumbling around in the cockpit struggling with an app, if you know what I mean. There is no need to subscribe for the whole year, and can be set up to automatically pay on a monthly basis, or manually per chart cycle.

### 4/5 — Can't please everyone

*2017-01-31*

I liked the old version for its simplicity.  It was a good backup for FlyQ.

### 5/5 — Great app and easy to use!

*2017-01-23*

I purchased this app, but still had ads. I contacted them & they fixed it right away. Awesome, quick customer service & easiest flight app to use of the ones I've tried!

### 4/5 — Owner

*2017-01-22*

Wasn't thrilled by this update at first. I talked to the owner and he help me through it,it is having a little trouble but they're fixing it now if you send him an email he will walk you through it. The original one was much better this one has a few issues but they're working through them for example if you have the map in one location and it jumps to another location if you put a route and it will stay on the location that you have it set at. The clarity is getting better when you zoom in. So they're working on that. All in all I think it's one of the better options out there. He's trying to fix any issues it might have and he is very diligent at getting back to you in a timely manner so if you give it a chance I think you can get this to work for you.
And yes it does have some downloaded issues but just plug in your phone or iPad let it download overnight it should be fine by morning. Just don't unplug it and make sure that it's plugged in and set it and forget it. It's a very big app and has lots and lots of charts especially the plates so just give The entire  night to download and it should be finished by morning for sure. I'm not sure if he fix that one yet I think you may have. But remember it's thousands of charts so it's not unheard of that I could take many hours.
All in all I would recommend this app it does serve the purpose at hand and that is putting in a route and being able to follow it while you're flying. It is worth the $3.99 fee.

## Frequently asked questions about SkyCharts XC EFB

### What aviation charts does SkyCharts XC EFB offer for the USA?

For the USA, SkyCharts XC EFB includes current FAA VFR (sectional+WAC), IFR (High and Low), TAC, FLY, Helicopter, Gulf Coast WAC, Gulf Of America, and Wall aviation charts. Grand Canyon charts are within the TAC charts, and Bahamas and Mexico are available as WAC charts.

### Can I use SkyCharts XC EFB offline?

Yes, you can download charts and plates for offline usage. Charts are selected on a region basis, allowing for convenient access during flights without an internet connection.

### How often are the aviation charts updated in SkyCharts XC EFB?

The FAA aviation charts are updated every 28 days. This ensures you have access to the most current information for your flights.

### What is the subscription cost for SkyCharts XC EFB?

After a free 30-day trial, a subscription to SkyCharts XC EFB costs $3.99 per month. This subscription renews automatically.

### Does SkyCharts XC EFB have ads?

No, SkyCharts XC EFB does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How do I cancel my SkyCharts XC EFB subscription?

You can turn off auto-renewal for your SkyCharts XC EFB subscription at any time from your iTunes/App Store account settings. You must do this at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being billed for the next cycle.

### What navigation data is included in SkyCharts XC EFB?

SkyCharts XC EFB features a large built-in navigation database with over 20,000 airports, 45,000 FAA IFR/VFR navigation fixes, and 2,100 FAA VOR/ADF fixes.

### Is SkyCharts XC EFB suitable for international flights?

For charts outside the USA, SkyCharts XC EFB offers current ONC/VFR with an openAIP overlay. However, it does not provide IFR charts or approach plates for these regions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.1 — 2026-03-24

Support for iOS26.4

### 5.5.0 — 2023-11-12

Built in 2311 database

### 5.4.9 — 2020-11-10

Bugfixes
Built in 2012 database

### 5.4.8 — 2020-08-07

Minor bugfixes

### 5.4.7 — 2020-07-29

Updates and improvements
Built in 2008 database

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