Comparison

Flight Nav vs Inflight Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flight Nav

Track your flight's progress and location even when offline. See your altitude, ground speed, and estimated time to arrival. Record your flight path and share it later.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS tracking
  • Altitude and ground speed display
  • Estimated time to destination
  • Flight recording and GPX export
  • Keep screen on feature
  • Custom destination setting
Features
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Most airplanes don't have inflight information systems. If you ever wonder where you are, your altitude, ground speed, direct distance to your destination in Miles, Nautical Miles and Kilometers, and how many hours you still have to get there, this app will help you! 
 
Flight Nav uses GPS signals while in Airplane Mode to display your position, estimated distance, and time to your destination. You can record your flight and later share it as a GPX file. This option will consume more battery as it will operate even while you are not using your device. Other features include a "Don't sleep" feature to keep the screen on. 

GPS reception from within an aircraft can sometimes be poor. Best results are with window seats, or close to them, and you might have to wait longer to get results than you would while on the ground. What this means is that you might not get any signal at all, and the app might not work as expected every time, especially if you're sitting in the middle seats of a wide body airplane. Map detail will not be available at every zoom level - since you will be running offline - and you should use the app before flying, while still connected, in order to cache map information. 

You should only use your device when allowed by the cabin crew - Please, pay attention to the specific instructions regarding mobile devices. If you have doubts about using your device, even with Airplane Mode enabled, please consult the cabin crew.

 You can add your own destinations by long pressing the map on the location you want. Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Inflight Map

Track your flight's precise location on a moving map without an internet connection. View ground speed, altitude, distance to destination, and time remaining. Export your flight path and add notes for later review.

Highlights
  • Offline moving map
  • Ground speed and altitude tracking
  • Distance to destination
  • Flight time calculation
  • GPX track export
  • Text note taking
  • Imperial and metric units
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Know Your Flight’s Progress – Even Offline! Ever wondered exactly where your airplane is while flying? Stay informed and empowered with Inflight Map – the essential companion for curious airline passengers. Features you’ll love: • See your plane’s real-time position on a moving map — no internet needed! • Track key flight stats: speed, GPS & barometric altitude, distance to/from origin/destination, precise time since takeoff and estimated time to landing. • Works 100% offline. Default map, stats, and calculations are available even in airplane mode. • Optionally connect to the internet for live weather, radar, flight lists and more detailed online maps. • Instantly find nearby airports and tap for quick access to live airport info on FlightAware. • Quick airport search: find airports by IATA/ICAO code, city, or country. • Bluetooth GPS support: Use an external GPS receiver for even greater location accuracy. • Take notes during your flight! Export your journey’s track and notes (GPX/TXT) for review in Google Earth or other geo apps. • Home Screen, Lock Screen & Live Activities: View your flight’s progress at a glance—including on the Dynamic Island and connected Apple Watch. • Customize your experience: choose offline/online maps, imperial/metric units, toggle radar & track overlays. • Barometric Pressure: If your device supports it, view cabin pressure and barometric altitude. Why Inflight Map? More airlines are ditching seatback screens, but you don’t have to fly in the dark. Stay aware and enjoy the journey with all the information you care about—right on your iPhone. A few tips for best results: • App requires access to your iPhone’s GPS — a window seat is highly recommended! • Initial GPS fix may take 30–60 seconds. • For the most accurate stats, launch the app before takeoff, with your phone in airplane mode. Download Inflight Map now and enjoy your next flight with all the info you need!

Screenshots

Flight Nav4 screens
Inflight Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Nav at 50% against Inflight Map's 0%. Flight Nav also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Inflight Map's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Flight Nav is free to download; Inflight Map costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inflight Map holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Nav has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Flight Nav's written reviews are positive against 0% of Inflight Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Nav ships an update every 2 months, Inflight Map every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Flight Nav versus Inflight Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight NavInflight Map
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating2.3 (8 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmidio CunhaNikolay Klimchuk

Customer experience

Flight Nav

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Inflight Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Flight Nav

No in-app purchases

None

Inflight Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Nav free?
Flight Nav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inflight Map free?
Inflight Map costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flight Nav or Inflight Map?
Inflight Map is rated higher. Flight Nav averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Inflight Map averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flight Nav or Inflight Map have ads?
Neither Flight Nav nor Inflight Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Nav or Inflight Map?
Flight Nav ships an update every 2 months, and Inflight Map every 9 months. Most recently, Flight Nav was updated on October 10, 2026 and Inflight Map on October 11, 2026.

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