Comparison

AeroChart vs NDP Charts

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

Head to head
About

AeroChart

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
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• 70,000 aeronautical charts • 30,000 worldwide aerodromes • 80,000 waypoints (United States and Brazil) • 67 countries AeroChart is an application designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It is a pioneer in the segment. AeroChart is an aggregator and content organizer, focused on commercial aviation, which aids in navigation and allows the visualization of navigation charts. This app facilitates access of pilots to charts - formerly accomplished via PDF through generic readers . Adapted for mobile device access just getting more practical and organized. REGIONS / SUBSCRIPTIONS (name, description with length of subscription) • ASIA (Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand) - Asia 1 month-Aero Charts Asia 1 month - Asia 6 months-Aero Charts Asia 6 months • BRAZIL - Brazil 1 month-Aero Charts Brazil 1 month - Brazil 1 month Plus-Aero Charts Brazil 1 month + GeoRef - Brazil 6 months-Aero Charts Brazil 6 months - Brazil 6 months Plus-Aero Charts Brazil 6 months + GeoRef • EUROPE - Europe 1 month-Aero Charts Europe 1 month - Europe 1 month Plus-Aero Charts Europe 1 month + GeoRef - Europe 6 months-Aero Charts Europe 6 months - Europe 6 months Plus-Aero Charts Europe 6 months + GeoRef • MIDDLE EAST(Bahrain, Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates) - MidEast 1 month-Aero Charts MidEast 1 month - MidEast 6 months-Aero Charts MidEast 6 months • OCEANIA (New Zealand only) - Oceania 1 month-Aero Charts Oceania 1 month - Oceania 6 months-Aero Charts Oceania 6 months • RUSSIA (Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) - Russia 1 month-Aero Charts Russia 1 month - Russia 6 months-Aero Charts Russia 6 months • USA (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) - USA 1 month-Aero Charts USA 1 month - USA 1 month Plus-Aero Charts USA 1 month + GeoRef - USA 6 months-Aero Charts USA 6 months - USA 6 months Plus-Aero Charts USA 6 months + GeoRef ATTENTION: All the above subscriptions are also available in the [Premium] version. See conditions below. • Aero Charts means a limited time access package to the aeronautical charts (IFR, VFR and ENR) of the region informed of official and public Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP) with possibility of offline use and updates. • GeoRef means providing the overlay capabilities of the aeronautical charts on the map integrated with the user's location. Available only on aeronautical charts provided by the publisher. • [Premium] means a benefit granted to paying users of the Premium Version of previous applications with six months of evaluation period. TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY https://www.data-appz.com/terms_and_conditions.html https://www.data-appz.com/privacy_policy.html • Attention : This App should be used as an auxiliary tool in the planning phase of the flight to be conducted, not replacing the official documentation to be used by airmen during phases of flight. • The content of the application is obtained from official and public Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) of each country. We are not responsible for the slowness, interruption or closure of services in a particular country and we will try to minimize this in the best way.

About

NDP Charts

Access up-to-date airport and enroute charts for simulated flights. This tool provides real-world aviation data, updated monthly, for easy flight planning and in-flight reference.

Highlights
  • Real and up-to-date airport and enroute charts
  • Monthly chart updates
  • Quick access to airport charts via Quick Flight menu
  • Kneeboard feature for in-flight chart access
  • Print chart functionality
  • Easy to handle user interface
Features
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As in real life aviation many users are aiming at conducting their simulated flights with the aid of real and up to date airport and enroute charts. Numerous add-ons use navdatabases for Microsoft Flight Simulator as well as X-Plane for planning and performing flights. Aerosoft already offers the NavDataPro update service for the FMS navdata. With NavDataPro Charts Aerosoft will expand the regular update service to the airport and enroute charts. Like the navdata the chart data are supplied by Lufthansa Sytems and are used in real world aviation by more than 180 airlines throughout the world. The chart data will be updated monthly. Every time the user logs in he will get access to the up-to-date charts automatically. You don’t have to do anything to get the charts updated. The NavDataPro Charts Desktop Client is an easy to handle user interface. It allows you to choose an airport, select and view the charts and print a chart. You can search an airport in the airport list. Simply enter your departure, destination and alternate airport in the Quick Flight menu for a quick access to the airport charts. Use the kneeboard feature during your flight to have all needed charts handy.

Screenshots

AeroChart4 screens
NDP Charts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AeroChart at 4.4 against NDP Charts's 2.3. AeroChart also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (56 vs 3). NDP Charts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). 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. AeroChart sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. NDP Charts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AeroChart holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroChart has 56 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of NDP Charts's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AeroChart versus NDP Charts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroChartNDP Charts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (56 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDataAppz Tecnologia LtdaAerosoft GmbH

Customer experience

AeroChart

All ratings56 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative51.4%

NDP Charts

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

AeroChart

Subscriptions11
  • Asia 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • Europe 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • MidEast 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
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  • Oceania 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • USA 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • Europe 1 month Plus1 Month trial$4.791 Month
  • USA 1 month Plus1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • MidEast 6 months1 Month trial$10.496 Months
  • USA 6 months1 Month trial$10.496 Months
  • USA 6 months Plus1 Month trial$20.996 Months
  • USA 6 months Plus [Premium]6 Months trial$20.996 Months
None

NDP Charts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroChart free?
AeroChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDP Charts free?
NDP Charts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AeroChart or NDP Charts?
AeroChart is rated higher. AeroChart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while NDP Charts averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do AeroChart or NDP Charts have ads?
Neither AeroChart nor NDP Charts shows ads.

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