Flight Navigation for Pilots vs GeoCharts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flight Navigation for Pilots
This app provides simple and efficient GPS air navigation tools for pilots. It offers essential features like airport data, compass, and navigation aids, with a focus on ease of use over complex programs. A full version with unlimited access is available via in-app purchase.
- World airports database
- Compass and map views
- Heading, track, and bearing navigation
- Distance, ETA, and speed calculations
- Unit selection for calculations
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A quick and simple app for the safe air navigation. This flight GPS offers simplicity and shortcut solutions instead of difficult, expensive and complicated programs. What we offer: - Airports of the world - Compass + nav pointer & Map views - Heading - track - bearing navigation aids - Distance (DME), time en route (ETA) and speed calculations with free selection of units Basic version: One airport can be selected from each counties. Full version is unlimited, it's available by in-app purchase.
GeoCharts
Access U.S. IFR charts, airport diagrams, and flight procedures. Integrates GPS position onto charts for enhanced situational awareness during flights. Essential for pilots seeking precise flight information.
- U.S. IFR charts
- Instrument approach plates
- Airport diagrams
- Geo-referencing with GPS
- Situational awareness enhancement
- STARs and DPs
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GeoCharts: Your IFR companion for enhanced situational awareness. Instant access to comprehensive U.S. IFR charts, including instrument approach plates and dTPP-sourced airport diagrams, minimums, STARs, DPs, hot spots, and LAHSO. Innovative geo-referencing technology integrates your GPS position onto instrument approach plates for unmatched situational awareness during IFR flights. A must-have for pilots in training and seasoned professionals alike, GeoCharts is your trusted co-pilot for every IFR journey. Experience unparalleled IFR training with GeoCharts. Download now for precise and informed flight situational awareness. *Note: GeoCharts software is provided as is with no guarantee of accuracy or validity and should always use paper/electronic backups from other independent sources when conducting any flights. Do not rely on GeoCharts for official navigation or required documents. Always ensure suitable backups are available before use as this application is intended for situational awareness only. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GeoCharts at every 8 days against Flight Navigation for Pilots's every 6 months. Flight Navigation for Pilots's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Flight Navigation for Pilots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GeoCharts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flight Navigation for Pilots holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.
Flight Navigation for Pilots ships an update every 6 months, GeoCharts every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Flight Navigation for Pilots | GeoCharts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Free-Flight-Aviation Ltd. | Skyler Cuthbertson |
Customer experience
Flight Navigation for Pilots
GeoCharts
In-app purchases
Flight Navigation for Pilots
- Flight Navigation for Pilots$9.99
GeoCharts
- GeoCharts Pro$0.991 Month
- GeoCharts Pro$4.991 Year
Questions
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