# AeroChart vs Beyond EFB

The clearest difference is rating: Beyond EFB at 5.0 against AeroChart's 4.4. Beyond EFB also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (70% vs 40%). AeroChart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (56 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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 and Beyond EFB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beyond EFB 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 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 70% of Beyond EFB's.

AeroChart ships an update every 6 weeks, Beyond EFB weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroChart | Beyond EFB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerochart/id1287592414/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-efb/id1611404636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [DataAppz Tecnologia Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745581988) | [Beyond Aero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611404638) |

## 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 |


### Beyond EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-efb/id1611404636)

This app provides comprehensive offline aviation data and charts, including airport details, airspace information, and weather. It offers advanced features like VNAV calculation, IFR procedure loading, weight and balance calculations, and flight logging. It also includes flight cost estimation and customizable checklists for pilots.

**Highlights:** Offline data and charts, Airport information (ROTAER, NOTAM, INFOTEMP), VNAV calculation and lateral view, Automatic IFR procedure loading, Weight and balance calculation, Interactive logbook, Customizable checklists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add-On · Navegação Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Add-On · Navegação Pro | $46.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroChart free?

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

### Is Beyond EFB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AeroChart or Beyond EFB?

Beyond EFB is rated higher. AeroChart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Beyond EFB averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AeroChart or Beyond EFB have ads?

Beyond EFB shows ads; AeroChart does not.

### Which is updated more often, AeroChart or Beyond EFB?

AeroChart ships an update every 6 weeks, and Beyond EFB weekly. Most recently, AeroChart was updated on September 26, 2026 and Beyond EFB on September 29, 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.*