Comparison

AeroChart vs FlyCharts

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

FlyCharts

This app provides flight simulation enthusiasts with advanced tools for planning and navigating flights. It offers realistic performance data, global charts, and live simulator tracking with a moving map for both VFR and IFR routes.

Highlights
  • Advanced flight plan generator
  • Global navigation maps and charts
  • Live simulator tracking with moving map
  • Accurate aircraft performance data
  • Realistic fuel planning
  • Seamless flight plan export
Features
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FlyCharts is a powerful yet easy-to-use flight planner and navigation app built for flight simulation. Compatible with Flight Simulator (MSFS), Prepare 3D, Aerofly FS and X-Plane, it gives sim pilots realistic flight planning tools, global aviation charts, accurate aircraft performance data, and live simulator tracking with moving map. From VFR to IFR flight planning, FlyCharts helps you to plan and flight with accuracy and confidence. Advanced Flight Planning - Flight plan generator with advanced route finder - Manually add or remove waypoints and procedures from the flight plan - 80+ aircraft available, from general aviation to airliners - Flight profile with aircraft performance-based navigation - Accurate fuel planning with realistic consumption models - Oceanic tracks (NAT & PACOTS) for long-haul - Seamless flight plan export to supported simulators Live Navigation - Global navigation maps and enroute charts - SID, STAR and approaches procedures - Detailed airport charts worldwide - Live simulator tracking with moving map - Real-time weather map overlays Coming Soon - Integrated flight logbook - More aircraft, charts, and advanced planning tool Whether you fly short VFR hops or long-haul IFR routes, FlyCharts is your all-in-one flight planning companion for flight simulation.

Screenshots

AeroChart4 screens
FlyCharts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlyCharts at 100% against AeroChart's 40%. FlyCharts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). AeroChart's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FlyCharts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlyCharts holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroChart has 56 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of FlyCharts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, FlyCharts every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AeroChart versus FlyCharts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroChartFlyCharts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (56 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDataAppz Tecnologia LtdaAppeed

Customer experience

AeroChart

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

FlyCharts

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FlyCharts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroChart free?
AeroChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyCharts free?
FlyCharts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AeroChart or FlyCharts?
FlyCharts is rated higher. AeroChart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while FlyCharts averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do AeroChart or FlyCharts have ads?
Neither AeroChart nor FlyCharts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroChart or FlyCharts?
AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, and FlyCharts every 3 weeks. Most recently, AeroChart was updated on October 24, 2026 and FlyCharts on October 24, 2026.

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