Comparison

RunwayMap vs AVTECH proFLIGHT

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

Head to head
About

RunwayMap

This app provides pilots with an interactive map featuring aviation weather forecasts, 3D approach views, NOTAMs, runway information, and airport restaurant details. It also includes tools for flight planning and document management.

Highlights
  • Interactive aviation weather map
  • 3D approach and airport views
  • NOTAMs and runway information
  • Airport restaurant directory
  • Flight document management
  • Aviation calculator tools
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The interactive map gives you an overview of the airports. We have collected important information on every airport: • Aviation Weather Forecasts • 3D Approach View and 3D Airport Surroundings View • NOTAM and Runways • Airport Restaurants • Webcams and much more Download the versatile pilot app while you are at it. Features: VISUALIZE YOUR APPROACH AND LANDING IN 3D The 3D feature is available for over 20,000 airports. Get a 3D approach view and a 3D airport surroundings view. With 3D PLUS you can preview your approach like you're right there in the cockpit. You can set your distance from the runway and adjust your glide path. AVIATION WEATHER See a visual display of the METAR and flight conditions on the map. In addition, you can see the decoded METAR with wind, clouds, gusts, and visibility on the airport's detail page. Sunrise and sunset On each airport's detail page, you can find the times for sunrise and sunset as well as the beginning and end of civil twilight. Winds aloft See winds displayed on the map at 6 different levels, from surface winds up to FL 150. Weather PLUS Based on the wind data from METAR or the forecast, the best runway for landing and the crosswind component will be displayed for the desired time. For GAFOR and the weather parameters, you see the forecast for the next 5 days in 3-hour increments. Check winds aloft, cloud cover, precipitation volume, and temperatures as well as the icing conditions. MAP Search by name or ICAO to discover new airports. Receive important information such as the address, position, runways, and airport restaurants. Mark and save what airports you’ve already flown to or those you’d like to fly to next. Save your personal notes for every airport. AIRPORT RESTAURANTS Where can you call in an order over the radio while you’re still up in the air? Which airport restaurant has a great sun deck with a view of the runway? In RunwayMap, you’ll find restaurants at and near airports. Easily find the restaurant’s opening times and contact info and see how far it is from the airport. DOCUMENTS With just a few clicks, add your flight documents, such as the Jeppesen approach charts, FAA terminal procedures and airport diagrams, ForeFlight manuals or the Garmin pilot’s guide. That way you always have them close at hand. TOOLS & AVIATION CALCULATOR Use the handy aviation calculator for conversions for distance, weight, temperature, and more. Have it display your QNH and QFE. RUNWAYMAP APP Download and use basic RunwayMap features free of charge. The Weather PLUS feature and the 3D PLUS feature are available as in-app subscriptions. Prices are clearly displayed in the app and may vary per country. You can choose between Weather PLUS / 3D PLUS as a monthly subscription or an annual subscription. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will be automatically renewed (another month for monthly subscribers, another year for annual subscribers) if you do not cancel it at least 24 hours before expiry of the current term. Your account will be debited for the next term within 24 hours of expiry of the current subscription. You cannot cancel the current subscription during the ongoing subscription period. After purchasing, you can manage your subscription in the account settings. RunwayMap’s privacy policy can be found at www.runwaymap.com/privacypolicy and terms of service at www.runwaymap.com/termsofservice Important note: RunwayMap is not intended to provide aeronautical information or navigation aids. For navigation purposes, we strongly recommend using only approved and updated aviation information such as ForeFlight, Skydemon or Garmin Pilot. The weather data shown in RunwayMap is only general information about possible weather development. It does not replace professional weather briefing by an official body before the flight. Learn more about RunwayMap at runwaymap.com

About

AVTECH proFLIGHT

This app provides professional pilots with highly accurate, tailored weather forecasts for their specific flight routes and aircraft. It offers detailed data on turbulence, winds, and hazardous weather conditions, aiding in flight planning and in-flight decision-making for increased efficiency and safety.

Highlights
  • Tailored 10KM weather forecasts
  • Turbulence and wind optimization
  • Hazardous weather alerts (SIGMETS)
  • Horizontal and vertical flight-profile views
  • Flight planning and in-flight use
  • Aircraft performance integration
Features
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AVTECH proFLIGHT is a high-quality weather tool for professional flight crew. proFLIGHT uses the actual flight route and time combined with the Met Office's Global 10KM Weather model to produce a tailored weather forecast based on the most up to date information. Hazardous weather such as high-resolution turbulence, alerts such as SIGMETS, among more weather-related data is presented to the pilot both in a horizontal map view and a vertical flight-profile view. proFLIGHT also, based on your specific aircraft performance parameters, uses a patented algorithm to optimize the wind selection (winds to be used by the FMS) for climb- and descent phases. proFLIGHT can be used not only during flight but also during the planning phase. Using proFLIGHT assists the flight crew in the decision-making process to optimize the flight to become more efficient and safe. Tailored Weather Data: 10KM-resolution turbulence forecast 10KM-resolution wind & temperature forecast En-route SIGMETS AVENTUS optimized climb winds AVENTUS optimized descent winds Non-tailored Weather Data: SIGMETS (global) SIGWX (SWC) METAR & TAF WAFS 140KM-resolution turbulence forecast WAFS 140KM-resolution ice forecast CB (selected regions) Navigation data: Organized Track Systems (North Atlantic Tracks)

Screenshots

RunwayMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVTECH proFLIGHT at none against RunwayMap's 10. RunwayMap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. RunwayMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. AVTECH proFLIGHT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunwayMap ships an update every 6 weeks, AVTECH proFLIGHT monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunwayMap versus AVTECH proFLIGHT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunwayMapAVTECH proFLIGHT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRedDev GmbHAVTECH Sweden AB

Customer experience

RunwayMap

All ratings29 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative24.3%

AVTECH proFLIGHT

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RunwayMap

Subscriptions10
  • Aviation Weather PLUS7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Tools PLUS7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • 3D PLUS7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Aviation Weather PRO7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Aviation Weather PLUS7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Tools PLUS7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • VFR Switzerland Map$12.991 Year
  • 3D PLUS7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aviation Weather PRO7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • VFR France WE Map$24.991 Year
None

AVTECH proFLIGHT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunwayMap free?
RunwayMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVTECH proFLIGHT free?
AVTECH proFLIGHT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunwayMap or AVTECH proFLIGHT have ads?
Neither RunwayMap nor AVTECH proFLIGHT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunwayMap or AVTECH proFLIGHT?
RunwayMap ships an update every 6 weeks, and AVTECH proFLIGHT monthly. Most recently, RunwayMap was updated on September 29, 2026 and AVTECH proFLIGHT on September 23, 2026.

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