# AeroChart vs SmartSky Pro

The clearest difference is rating: SmartSky Pro at 5.0 against AeroChart's 4.4. SmartSky Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (57% vs 40%). AeroChart's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AeroChart sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. SmartSky Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartSky Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroChart has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of AeroChart's written reviews are positive against 57% of SmartSky Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroChart | SmartSky Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerochart/id1287592414/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsky-pro/id1479002859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DataAppz Tecnologia Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745581988) | [SZ RTSAI, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601178625) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerochart/id1287592414)

Access and visualize a vast collection of aeronautical charts for navigation and aviation planning. This app organizes navigation data, making it more practical and accessible on mobile devices for pilots and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 60,000 aeronautical charts, 30,000 worldwide aerodromes, 100,000 waypoints (US & Brazil), Covers 67 countries, Offline chart access, GeoRef overlay capabilities

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asia 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| Europe 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| MidEast 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| Oceania 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| USA 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| Europe 1 month Plus | $4.79 | per month |
| USA 1 month Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| MidEast 6 months | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| USA 6 months | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| USA 6 months Plus | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| USA 6 months Plus  Premium | $20.99 | per 6 months |


### SmartSky Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsky-pro/id1479002859)

This app provides aeronautical information, flight tasks, and documentation to reduce paper usage. It displays airspace restrictions in real-time, allows route planning, and offers access to NOTAMs and weather data.

**Highlights:** Real-time airspace restriction display, Route planning and display on map, NOTAM and meteorological information, Airport and heliport schemes, Customizable schema packages, GPX track recording

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroChart free?

AeroChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartSky Pro free?

SmartSky Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AeroChart or SmartSky Pro?

SmartSky Pro is rated higher. AeroChart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while SmartSky Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AeroChart or SmartSky Pro have ads?

Neither AeroChart nor SmartSky Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeroChart or SmartSky Pro?

AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, and SmartSky Pro every 2 months. Most recently, AeroChart was updated on October 29, 2026 and SmartSky Pro on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*