Comparison

Aviation Theory vs Flightmap

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

Head to head
About

Aviation Theory

This app provides high-quality aviation training manuals and reference materials for pilots of all license levels. Developed by an Australian family business with over 25 years of experience, its content is CASA compliant and aligns with ICAO requirements.

Highlights
  • Pilot training manuals
  • Reference media
  • All license levels
  • CASA compliant
  • ICAO aligned
  • Australian developed
Features
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Aviation Theory Centre (ATC) is a Australian family owned business, that was developed to provide the aviation industry the highest quality training manuals and reference media for pilots – for all license levels and ratings. The company has been in existence for more than twenty-five years, originating in Melbourne and relocating to Brisbane in 2009. Aviation Theory Centre researches, authors, illustrates, and edits all of its own material. Aviation Theory Centre has established a network of consultants who advise, critique and edit the drafts. OUR MANUALS ARE CASA COMPLIANT The Australian series of manuals complies with the CASA syllabus which in turn, is aligned with ICAO requirements. Aviation Theory Centre has also prepared books for publication in the US and UK through partner companies, ASA and Pooleys, respectively.

About

Flightmap

Features
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Flightmap puts a clean VFR chart in your pocket — airspace, aerodromes, frequencies, routes, and weather, ready when you are. See the chart clearly • VFR-style map with airspace overlays you can actually read • Tap any airspace for class, limits, and frequencies • Aerodromes with details and one-tap fly direct • Built-up areas, heights, satellite, and layer controls that stay out of your way • Official AIP plates open from the aerodrome when you need them PLAN SIMPLE ROUTES FAST • Long-press to drop pins and build multi-leg tracks in seconds • Bend the route for this trip without cluttering saved pins • Live leg and total time estimates from GPS or your cruise speed • Import and export GPX so your routes move with you Weather along the route: • Forecast cards along your track, not just at one airport • 0–24 hour time slider to scrub conditions ahead • Powered by MET Norway (Yr) Fly with your region • Download NZ, AU, or US packs from the world map • Cache maps for smoother offline use • GPS follow: Free, North up, or Track up • Optional nearby traffic and ADS-B tools when you want them Built for pilots who want a fast, modern companion for awareness and planning — without the clutter. Flightmap is a situational awareness companion, not a certified navigation system. Always cross-check with current official AIP / charts before flight. Privacy Policy, Terms, and support are in Settings.

Screenshots

Aviation Theory3 screens
Flightmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flightmap at none against Aviation Theory's 11. Flightmap also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Aviation Theory's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Aviation Theory sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Flightmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aviation Theory ships an update every 4 months, Flightmap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Aviation Theory versus Flightmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviation TheoryFlightmap
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAviation Theory CentreF-JAP INDUSTRIES LIMITED

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Aviation Theory

One-time11
  • IFG (2018)$21.99
  • Visual Flight Guide 2019$22.99
  • Avionics & Flight Mngmt Sys EE$39.00
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  • Multi-Engine Piston [EE]$39.00
  • Night Flight [EE]$39.00
  • Aviation Meteorology [EE]$49.00
  • Aircraft Propulsion [EE]$49.00
  • Human Being Pilot Set [EE]$79.99
  • Private Pilots’ License$99.99
  • Seven Volume PPL/CPL Kit$149.99
  • Instrument Rating Set [EE]$149.99
None

Flightmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aviation Theory free?
Aviation Theory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flightmap free?
Flightmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aviation Theory or Flightmap have ads?
Neither Aviation Theory nor Flightmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aviation Theory or Flightmap?
Aviation Theory ships an update every 4 months, and Flightmap every 2 days. Most recently, Aviation Theory was updated on October 17, 2026 and Flightmap on October 14, 2026.

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