# Vortiq EFB > Vortiq EFB (iPhone/iPad app by Liam Dustin Schwalm.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortiq-efb/id6761074898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Liam Dustin Schwalm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887636834) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 20 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-05-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-10 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortiq-efb/id6761074898/reviews.md ## What is Vortiq EFB? Vortiq EFB is an Electronic Flight Bag for serious flight sim pilots who want everything in one place without dealing with messy or outdated tools! You can sync a SimBrief flight, open the OFP, follow the route, check weather, calculate takeoff and landing performance, manage weights and fuel, view traffic, use ACARS, control GSX and keep notes or documents ready during the flight. Main features: • SimBrief flight sync • OFP viewer • Nav log with waypoint and fuel tracking • METAR, TAF and ATIS weather • Takeoff and landing performance tools • Runway data and weather import • Weight and balance / loadsheet tools • VATSIM frequencies and controller info • VATSIM and IVAO traffic radar • Hoppie ACARS messages • GSX Remote support • Route map and airport briefing • Documents, checklists and scratchpad • Logbook and flight records • Aircraft profiles for Airbus and Boeing types, including A220, A320 family, A330, A340, A350, A380, 737/MAX and 777 Instead of using multiple apps, Vortiq EFB brings your whole flight workflow together! Vortiq EFB is built for sim pilots who want something modern, simple, and actually useful during a full flight More features and improvements are continuously being developed. For flight simulation use only. Not for real world navigation or real world flight operations. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://vortiqstudios.com/vortiqefb-privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Vortiq EFB Annual | $19.99 | per year | | Vortiq EFB Monthly | $2.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Vortiq EFB Liftetime | $44.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-08 Whats new in Version 1.0.8 of Vortiq EFB? In this build numerous bugs have been fixed. As well as some new additions and community feedback! - Added support for the Airbus A220-300 (BCS3) and Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, including updated aircraft detection and performance support - Reworked the Performance engine from scratch and improved calculation accuracy, additional performance data and new Performance Quick Tools - Added new aviation calculator conversions to speed up flight planning - Improved ACARS synchronization, loadsheet handling and overall connection reliability - Reworked the VATSIM Frequencies page with a cleaner layout and more detailed controller information - Moved the entire sidebar to the left rail only and added sub categories - Improved runway reference pages with better readability and navigation - Refined the flight map and various operational pages for a smoother overall experience - Improved overall performance, stability and responsiveness throughout the app - Total changes in this release: 3,257 lines of code! ### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-08 Vortiq EFB v1.0.7 brings a major GSX upgrade with official GSX Remote API support, plus improvements across the entire app! • Added official GSX Remote API integration • Control the live GSX menu directly from Vortiq EFB • Added GSX host and port setup in settings • Added live GSX connection, engine, sync, and menu status • Added support for GSX text prompts and input fields • Added official GSX commands including Customize Airport, Customize Aircraft, Reload SimBrief, and Restart Couatl • Improved GSX reconnect handling and live state updates • Completely redesigned GSX page with a cleaner and more reliable workflow • Completely redesigned Checklist page with a cleaner and more intuitive experience • Refined Settings page with better organization for integrations and GSX setup • Improved bridge communication and telemetry handling • Refined aircraft loadsheet calculations and presentation • Removed legacy GSX code and optimized internal systems • Additional UI polish, bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance optimizations across the entire app Total changes in this release: 3,809 lines of code ### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-21 Vortiq EFB v1.0.6 is our biggest update yet, bringing major new features, a redesigned user experience, and support for more devices than ever before. • Full iPhone support with layouts optimized for smaller screens • Now compatible with iOS 15 and later • Completely redesigned Traffic page with enhanced live traffic awareness and more • Major GSX overhaul with improved ground operations tracking • New and enhanced Loadsheet with expanded aircraft loading and performance calculations • Improved moving map with better flight tracking and navigation tools • Redesigned Airport Briefing with richer operational and airport information • Enhanced Weather page with additional weather data and improved presentation • Improved OFP and NavLog workflows for faster flight preparation • Updated Takeoff and Landing calculators with improved performance calculations • Enhanced VATSIM Frequencies page with better filtering and communication awareness • Improved Checklist system and flight workflow integration • Refreshed Settings and Account experience • New app icon and visual improvements across the entire application • Better iPad responsiveness and optimized layouts throughout the app • Numerous bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance enhancements And so much more! Total changes in this release: 15,709 lines of code! ### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-02 Bug fixes, improvements and overall app stability! ### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-29 Whats new in Version 1.0.4? - Added a dedicated Account page. - Added Google Sign-In support. - Added password reset support. - Added Firebase profile repair/sync improvements. - Added aircraft structural limit tables. - Improved Takeoff weight validation using aircraft MTOW. - Improved Landing weight validation using aircraft MLW. - Reworked Loadsheet page. - Removed the custom Loadsheet numpad. - Render Traffic map only when aircraft data is available. - Total amount of bug fixes: 79 - Total amount of all changes: 97 ## Related topics [efb](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/efb) --- *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 2026-08-10.*