AeroChart vs GeoCharts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 60,000 aeronautical charts
- 30,000 worldwide aerodromes
- 100,000 waypoints (US & Brazil)
- Covers 67 countries
- Offline chart access
- GeoRef overlay capabilities
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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.
GeoCharts
Access U.S. IFR charts, airport diagrams, and flight procedures. Integrates GPS position onto charts for enhanced situational awareness during flights. Essential for pilots seeking precise flight information.
- U.S. IFR charts
- Instrument approach plates
- Airport diagrams
- Geo-referencing with GPS
- Situational awareness enhancement
- STARs and DPs
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GeoCharts: Your IFR companion for enhanced situational awareness. Instant access to comprehensive U.S. IFR charts, including instrument approach plates and dTPP-sourced airport diagrams, minimums, STARs, DPs, hot spots, and LAHSO. Innovative geo-referencing technology integrates your GPS position onto instrument approach plates for unmatched situational awareness during IFR flights. A must-have for pilots in training and seasoned professionals alike, GeoCharts is your trusted co-pilot for every IFR journey. Experience unparalleled IFR training with GeoCharts. Download now for precise and informed flight situational awareness. *Note: GeoCharts software is provided as is with no guarantee of accuracy or validity and should always use paper/electronic backups from other independent sources when conducting any flights. Do not rely on GeoCharts for official navigation or required documents. Always ensure suitable backups are available before use as this application is intended for situational awareness only. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: GeoCharts at free with in-app purchases against AeroChart's subscription. GeoCharts also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). AeroChart's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. AeroChart sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and GeoCharts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for AeroChart against 4.3 for GeoCharts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroChart has 56 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, GeoCharts every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | AeroChart | GeoCharts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (56 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DataAppz Tecnologia Ltda | Skyler Cuthbertson |
Customer experience
AeroChart
GeoCharts
In-app purchases
AeroChart
- 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
GeoCharts
- GeoCharts Pro$0.991 Month
- GeoCharts Pro$4.991 Year
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