RWY Check vs SolarPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RWY Check
This app provides official maps and charts for drone operations in Australia, including VTC, VNC, and WAC maps, along with ERSA and TAF data. It features a street address search, custom overlays for aerodromes and helipads, and a built-in ruler for measurements.
- Official maps and charts for UAV operations
- VTC, VNC, WAC, ERSA, AIP SUP, TAF, TTF, NOTAMs data
- Street address search
- Aerodrome and helipad overlays
- User position circle and street address results
- Ruler tool
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RWY Check is designed to display the official maps & charts required for several categories of UAV / RPAS / RPA / UAS operation in Australia. Data includes: - VTC, VNC and WAC maps - ERSA - AIP SUP - TAF, TTF and NOTAMs Features: - Street Address Search - 3.0 NM (5.5 km) overlay around controlled aerodrome boundaries - Departure and Approach overlays for controlled aerodromes (iaw CASR Part 101) - 1.5 NM diameter boundaries around HLS - 3.0 NM circle around user position + street address results - Ruler (hold 2 fingers on map) If you have an existing OzRunways or RWY subscription, it will work with your existing UserID. Otherwise start the app and create a trial. Visit help.ozrunways.com for support and feedback. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
SolarPay
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Download the SolarPay app to see your household’s energy usage (and costs!) in real-time on your tablet or smartphone. Your home will learn your habits and optimise your electricity usage. Track your power usage to see how your energy is working for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarPay at none against RWY Check's 1. SolarPay also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RWY Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SolarPay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RWY Check | SolarPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OzRunways Pty. Ltd. | REPOSIT POWER PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
RWY Check
- Private/VFR$149.99
SolarPay
No in-app purchases
