Comparison

AeroChart vs VFRDirectBR

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

VFRDirectBR

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VFRDirectBR — Navegação VFR feita para o céu do Brasil Do voo de domingo à instrução, o VFRDirectBR coloca sua rota sobre cartas aeronáuticas, com meteorologia e tráfego aéreo na tela do seu iPhone e iPad. Um app pensado para o piloto brasileiro VFR: privado, aeroclube, experimental, simulação e quem está aprendendo a voar. Com as cartas GeoPDF pilotos IFR podem ter um backup poderoso. Cartas aeronáuticas do Brasil Cartas WAC e REA sobre mapa em movimento, com sua posição em tempo real. Baixe regiões inteiras para usar offline — sem sinal de celular lá em cima, suas cartas continuam do seu lado. Meteorologia que importa Radar meteorológico animado da REDEMET direto no mapa. Veja a chuva chegando e tome a decisão certa antes de decolar. Tráfego ADS-B Enxergue as aeronaves ao seu redor no mapa e aumente sua consciência situacional. (requer internet) Rotas e waypoints Monte suas rotas com pontos intermediários inteligentes, crie waypoints personalizados e exporte tudo em GPX para levar para outros equipamentos. Planeje antes, voe tranquilo. Combustível colaborativo e Oficial - API DECEA / AISWEB Reportes de combustível compartilhados pela comunidade de pilotos — saiba onde reabastecer com informação de quem já passou por lá. Dados oficiais também. Compartilhe sua posição Deixe amigos e sua base acompanharem seu voo em tempo real. Modo simulador Conecte ao X-Plane e ao Microsoft Flight Simulator e use o app como no voo real. Ideal para treino de navegação, instrução em solo e para quem quer praticar procedimentos em casa. Simples de usar, direto ao ponto e feito por pilotos para pilotos. Maioria das funções são intuitivas e acionadas com 1 ou dois toques na tela. Importante: o VFRDirectBR é uma ferramenta de apoio à consciência situacional e ao planejamento. Não substitui as cartas e publicações oficiais do DECEA nem os equipamentos de navegação homologados da aeronave. O piloto em comando é sempre o responsável final pela condução segura do voo. Bons voos! Assinatura VFRDirect Premium Planos Mensal e Anual com renovação automática. O pagamento é cobrado na sua conta Apple ID na confirmação da compra. A assinatura renova automaticamente, salvo se cancelada pelo menos 24 horas antes do fim do período atual. Gerencie ou cancele nos Ajustes da sua conta Apple ID. Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Política de Privacidade: https://www.vfrdirectbr.com/pol%C3%ADtica-de-privacidade

Screenshots

AeroChart4 screens
VFRDirectBR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VFRDirectBR at every 9 days against AeroChart's every 2 months. AeroChart's advantage is 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and VFRDirectBR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, VFRDirectBR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AeroChart versus VFRDirectBR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroChartVFRDirectBR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDataAppz Tecnologia LtdaTiago Zir Friedrichs

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AeroChart

Subscriptions10
  • 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
  • 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

VFRDirectBR

Subscriptions2
  • VFRDirect Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • VFRDirect Premium Anual1 Month trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is AeroChart free?
AeroChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VFRDirectBR free?
VFRDirectBR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AeroChart or VFRDirectBR have ads?
Neither AeroChart nor VFRDirectBR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroChart or VFRDirectBR?
AeroChart ships an update every 2 months, and VFRDirectBR every 9 days. Most recently, AeroChart was updated on November 11, 2026 and VFRDirectBR on November 6, 2026.

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