Comparison

Flight Nav vs Hale Mahina

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

Hale Mahina

Features
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This app began with a simple request: a way for HaleMahina.com email users to log in easily from their phones. However, it offers more than just inbox access - it’s a lightweight companion tuned to the daily rhythms of Hale Mahina. Live Tide Tables: Local to Hale Mahina Whether you're planning a morning swim, watching the waves roll in with coffee in hand, or timing your reef walk just right, our tide tables update daily to reflect the unique shoreline of Hale Mahina. Moon Phases & Lunar Age: From new moon to full, track the progression of the lunar cycle as seen from Hale Mahina’s vantage point. The app also includes the moon’s age in days, allowing you to sync with traditional Hawaiian calendars or simply enjoy the gentle cadence of the night sky. Sunset Times: For Our Shoreline Receive precise sunset timings calibrated for Hale Mahina itself - not just Lahaina or Kaanapali, but right where you are. Whether you're capturing a photo, gathering with loved ones, or observing a quiet tradition, you'll know exactly when the sun dips below the horizon. Email access for HaleMahina.com: Our secure email login interface is designed for simplicity, privacy, and resilience. It’s easy to use and built with care - reflecting the values of the community it serves. If you live here, stay here, or simply love it here, the Hale Mahina app is one small way to stay in rhythm with this place. And just so you know - there’s no tracking, no ads, and no in-app purchases. What you see is what you get.

Screenshots

Flight Nav4 screens
Hale Mahina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flight Nav at Free against Hale Mahina's $0.99. Hale Mahina's advantage is 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; Hale Mahina costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flight Nav versus Hale Mahina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight NavHale Mahina
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmidio CunhaH Valeur

In-app purchases

None

Flight Nav

No in-app purchases

None

Hale Mahina

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Nav free?
Flight Nav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hale Mahina free?
Hale Mahina costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flight Nav or Hale Mahina have ads?
Neither Flight Nav nor Hale Mahina shows ads.

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