Comparison

AeroChart vs V1Sidekick

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

V1Sidekick

This app enhances a radar detector by providing a live display of alerts, signal strength, and frequencies on your smartphone. It offers advanced features like push notifications, a crowdsourced threat map, and weather radar overlays for improved situational awareness.

Highlights
  • Live V1 detector display
  • Customizable alert tones
  • Push notifications with background support
  • Crowdsourced threat map
  • Live weather radar overlay
  • Full-range spectrum analyzer
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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V1Sidekick connects to your Valentine One Gen2 over Bluetooth and turns your iPhone into the display it always deserved — then adds the situational awareness a detector alone can't give you. FREE FOREVER • Live V1 display: bands, direction arrows, signal strength, and frequencies, styled after the detector itself • Alert tones through your phone or car speakers, with smart muting • Full detector control: modes, band toggles, filters, Savvy auto-mute V1SIDEKICK PRO — 7-DAY FREE TRIAL, THEN $9.99/YEAR • Push alerts on your Lock Screen — the only V1 app that alerts you even with the app in the background, and they break through Driving Focus • Crowdsourced threat map: community-reported hotspots with your speed, heading, and compass • Live weather radar overlay with severe-weather alerts and "rain starting in N minutes" warnings on your route • Full-range spectrum analyzer with max hold — watch every band the V1 sweeps • Apple Watch companion: alerts and mute on your wrist SOUND PACKS Make alerts yours. Upload your own sound per band (Pro), or grab a themed one-time pack — More sounds coming soon. COMING SOON CarPlay (pending Apple approval) and private group track sharing are in the works and included with Pro at no extra charge. REQUIREMENTS Requires a Valentine One Gen2 radar detector (with built-in Bluetooth). No detector handy? Demo mode simulates a full drive so you can explore every feature. V1Sidekick is an independent app, not affiliated with Valentine Research, Inc.

Screenshots

AeroChart4 screens
V1Sidekick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: V1Sidekick at 5.0 against AeroChart's 4.4. V1Sidekick also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AeroChart's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and V1Sidekick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V1Sidekick 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, V1Sidekick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AeroChart versus V1Sidekick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroChartV1Sidekick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (56 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDataAppz Tecnologia LtdaDavid Taubman

Customer experience

AeroChart

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

V1Sidekick

All ratings1 ratings
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
2 purchases

V1Sidekick

Subscriptions1
  • V1Sidekick Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Animal Noises Sound Pack$1.99

Questions

Is AeroChart free?
AeroChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V1Sidekick free?
V1Sidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AeroChart or V1Sidekick?
V1Sidekick is rated higher. AeroChart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while V1Sidekick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AeroChart or V1Sidekick have ads?
Neither AeroChart nor V1Sidekick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroChart or V1Sidekick?
AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, and V1Sidekick every 3 weeks. Most recently, AeroChart was updated on October 15, 2026 and V1Sidekick on October 10, 2026.

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