Comparison

Flight Nav vs August

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
Read full description

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

August

Features
Read full description

August is the simplest way to plan and keep track of your travels. Whether you’re heading out for a quick weekend trip or a big adventure, August helps you stay organized - all in one place. Key Features: * Trip Timeline Add flights, check-ins, activities, and more — everything appears in a scrollable, date-sorted timeline. * Time Zone Support Crossing time zones? August keeps track of them so you don’t have to. * "Now" Marker See exactly where you are in your trip at a glance with a real-time marker. * Interval View Visualize the time between events — great for identifying free time or tight transitions. * Notes & Travel Documents Save notes and add photos or screenshots of important travel documents — passports, tickets, insurance, and more. * Checklists Stay on top of what to pack or do. Create your own checklists or use helpful built-in templates to get started faster. * Trip Dashboard & Widgets Keep your trip details accessible right from your iPhone or iPad home screen with customizable widgets. * Clean, Simple Design August is built to help you stay focused on your trip - not the app. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or planning a once-in-a-lifetime journey, August is your trusted travel companion. Let us know what you think at idea@mobicreators.com - we’d love your feedback!

Screenshots

Flight Nav4 screens
August4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: August at every 9 days against Flight Nav's every 2 months. August also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Nav ships an update every 2 months, August every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flight Nav versus August: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight NavAugust
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmidio CunhaBaglan Dosmagambetov

In-app purchases

None

Flight Nav

No in-app purchases

None

August

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Nav free?
Flight Nav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is August free?
August is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flight Nav or August have ads?
Neither Flight Nav nor August shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Nav or August?
Flight Nav ships an update every 2 months, and August every 9 days. Most recently, Flight Nav was updated on August 25, 2026 and August on September 9, 2026.

Other comparisons