# VNAV Descent Planner — Offline top of descent by GPS

> Offline top of descent by GPS (iPhone/iPad app by JAKOB DYLAN ULRICH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnav-descent-planner/id6827881202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JAKOB DYLAN ULRICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6827881204)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-11-13

## What is VNAV Descent Planner?

VNAV is an offline descent planner for pilots. It tells you when to start down and how fast to descend, using your iPad or iPhones GPS, with no internet connection.

Enter your altitude, the altitude at your fix, and the distance, or let VNAV measure it from your GPS position. You see the top of descent, the rate and angle you need right now, and a live countdown with an alert before you reach the point.

FREE
• Quick VNAV planning and typed distance
• Live GPS distance countdown
• Top of descent alert
• One aircraft profile
• Works with no internet, in flight

VNAV PRO
• Fix, navaid and airport lookup using offline FAA data
• Route page and saved routes
• Live path: fly the descent against the planned path
• Descent recorder, debrief and history
• Multiple aircraft
• Flight plan import (ForeFlight, Garmin, GPX, KML)

SUBSCRIPTION
VNAV Pro is $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year, with a 14-day free trial on the yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings.
Privacy: vnav.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

IMPORTANT
VNAV is a planning aid. It is not certified, is not for navigation, and does not replace your charts, avionics or approved procedures. Check the navigation data dates shown in the app before you fly.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VNAV Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| VNAV Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Is VNAV Descent Planner safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess VNAV Descent Planner.

## Is VNAV Descent Planner legit?

VNAV Descent Planner has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for VNAV Descent Planner is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-11-08

VNAV now works on iPhone as well as iPad.

• New: a side profile on the Live path shows your planned and flown descent from the side, with how far above or below the path you are.
• Fixed: Planned rate on the Live path now matches your Quick VNAV and Route answer, including before the top of descent.
• Fixed: the distance lookup is no longer covered by the keyboard on iPad mini.
• New: Send feedback and Report a wrong result are in Settings > About.
• Improved: layouts and keyboard handling across the app.

### 1.0 — 2026-11-06

No release notes.

## Related topics

[vnav guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vnav-guide) · [vnav](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vnav)

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