# Active Runway vs GeoCharts

The clearest difference is rating: GeoCharts at 4.3 against Active Runway's 1.0. GeoCharts also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support. Active Runway's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GeoCharts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Active Runway asks for nothing beyond the download.

GeoCharts holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoCharts has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Runway | GeoCharts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-runway/id1451371555/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocharts/id6469767376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lawrence Masullo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450727705) | [Skyler Cuthbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671639514) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Runway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-runway/id1451371555)

This app simplifies runway calculations for pilots, offering quick and easy decisions in the cockpit. It displays the runway with the least crosswind based on available runways and wind direction, and can also pull airport weather to automatically calculate the preferred runway.

**Highlights:** Quick runway calculations, Least crosswind display, Airport weather integration, Automatic preferred runway calculation, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### GeoCharts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocharts/id6469767376)

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.

**Highlights:** U.S. IFR charts, Instrument approach plates, Airport diagrams, Geo-referencing with GPS, Situational awareness enhancement, STARs and DPs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GeoCharts Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| GeoCharts Pro | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Runway free?

Active Runway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GeoCharts free?

GeoCharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Active Runway or GeoCharts?

GeoCharts is rated higher. Active Runway averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GeoCharts averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*