Comparison

Planningcharts vs EUROCONTROL Data

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Planningcharts

This app provides professional long-haul pilots with essential aviation charts and real-time airport data for enhanced situational awareness and safety. It allows for offline chart downloads and access to critical information like NOTAMs, WX/TAF, and airport-specific details.

Highlights
  • Offline chart downloads
  • Real-time NOTAMs and WX/TAF
  • Airport categorization and approach data
  • NAT crossing procedures and ATC information
  • Swipe navigation between charts
  • Automatic news downloads
Features
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Planningcharts ia a well-known tool used by thousands of professional long-haul pilots worldwide - New level of situational awareness and therefore dramatically increased safety - latest NOTAMs and WX / TAF to display real-time availability of all airports - EASA Threat and Error management built into every airport symbol All the Pilot's KnowHow you need is on one single chart, such as: - NAT crossing procedures - Common ATC frequencies - Time frame for ATC initial calls - Data Link (FANS/CPDLC) codes - Time frame for Data Link (FANS/CPDLC) log-in - IFBP (IATA Inflight Broadcasting Procedure) Reminder - Unique developed airport symbols, containing: - Airport categorisation - Approach directions and capability at a single glance - List of displayed airports, containing: - RFF (rescue and firefighting) category - Field elevation - Variation - Available runways with related approach and LDA (landing distance available) - Made by professional pilots for professional pilots. Key features: • Select your chart on our new interactive 3D Globe • Continues update of all data and charts for offline inflight use. • Automatic news download, when starting the App. • Feedback directly from chart view to our support. Without a subscription, you only have limited access to the app's functions. You can only view some charts and cannot save them as favorites. Our subscriptions give you access to all charts worldwide. There are different packages for a monthly, half-yearly and yearly subscription. Each package gives you full access to the product for as long as it lasts. Each subscription can be canceled at any time. The subscriptions follow the standard EULA from Apple https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

EUROCONTROL Data

Features
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Keep up with the latest aviation data! • Network status:  See live Network traffic, delay, and status updates on the home screen. • Track key metrics: View traffic, ATFM delays, and punctuality metrics for the EUROCONTROL Network, individual States, top Aircraft Operators, Airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers. Metrics are refreshed daily with data from the previous day and summarised over three timeframes: daily, weekly, and year-to-date. Now also with network traffic, delay, and latest events in real time. • Compare trends: Analyse year-over-year changes, including comparisons to pre-pandemic 2019 data. • Visual insights: Access intuitive graphical representations of metric trends throughout the year, complete with stakeholder rankings for each metric and time period. • Additional metrics: Stay updated on monthly CO2 emissions and en-route charge data, available for monthly and year-to-date periods. • Never miss an update: Get notifications for the latest network status, data publications, and other EUROCONTROL products directly on your device.

Screenshots

Planningcharts4 screens
EUROCONTROL Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EUROCONTROL Data at none against Planningcharts's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Planningcharts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month. EUROCONTROL Data asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planningcharts ships an update every 2 weeks, EUROCONTROL Data monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Planningcharts versus EUROCONTROL Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanningchartsEUROCONTROL Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB54 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperApollodor Aviation GmbHEurocontrol

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planningcharts

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership3 Days trial$16.491 Month
  • Half Yearly Membership3 Days trial$80.996 Months
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$129.991 Year
None

EUROCONTROL Data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planningcharts free?
Planningcharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EUROCONTROL Data free?
EUROCONTROL Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planningcharts or EUROCONTROL Data have ads?
Neither Planningcharts nor EUROCONTROL Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planningcharts or EUROCONTROL Data?
Planningcharts ships an update every 2 weeks, and EUROCONTROL Data monthly. Most recently, Planningcharts was updated on September 22, 2026 and EUROCONTROL Data on September 9, 2026.

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