EFB vs SafeWings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EFB
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The myFLIGHTDATA EFB app allows pilots to access and manage files assigned to them by their operators. It also provides facility to sync files to the remote server and access the file on the device even without internet connection.
SafeWings
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Search NTSB accident reports and view safety statistics for all airplane makes and models.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EFB at none against SafeWings's shown. SafeWings's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EFB ships an update fortnightly, SafeWings daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EFB | SafeWings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | myFLIGHTDATA, LLC | LycheeApps Inc. |
In-app purchases
EFB
No in-app purchases
SafeWings
No in-app purchases
