Géodésie de poche vs Sofia VAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Géodésie de poche
Access a comprehensive database of geodetic points and leveling benchmarks for field use. This application allows offline access to information, ensuring you can work anywhere, anytime. It's designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.
- Geodetic points database
- Leveling benchmarks database
- Offline access
- Field use
- IGN precision
- France and Overseas data
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A découvrir sans tarder ! La "Géodésie de poche", c'est un vrai serveur de fiches signalétiques de points géodésiques et de repères de nivellement. Tout le temps, partout, par tout temps... Cette application est développée par IGN-France et proposée pour compléter utilement le site des fiches géodésiques, et satisfaire l'utilisateur mobile qui est avant tout sur le terrain. Même si la réception est rompue, vos infos sont sauvegardées et vous pouvez travailler hors-ligne ! Cette version initiale permet la consultation de la base de quelque 200 000 points géodésiques et 380 000 repères de nivellement en France métropolitaine et Outre-Mer. Ingénieurs du bâtiment, des travaux publics, géomètres, topographes, urbanistes, randonneurs, ... c'est la précision et le savoir-faire de l'IGN dans votre poche.
Sofia VAC
This app provides access to French aeronautical information, including airfield details and dynamic VAC maps. Users can search for airfields by name or code, filter by runway characteristics, and download maps for offline use. It offers personalized map views with various airspace and navigational point overlays.
- Search airfields by name, ICAO code, or map
- Filter airfields by runway length and surface
- Consult dynamic VAC maps
- Personalize map views with airspaces and VFR points
- Download maps for offline access
- Receive update notifications
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The official App of the SIA, french Aeronautical Information Service FIND AN AIRFIELD Find the aerodrome or helipad of your choice by his name, ICAO code or directly on the map. Filter the airfileds according to the length of the runway and the nature of the surface. CONSULT FRENCH METROPOLITAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION Consult VAC maps easily from a dynamic map. Personalize your consultation by displaying the airspaces of your choice - TMA - CTR - SIV - FIR, P - D - R zones, or even the various VORs and VFR points. Manage your preferences: aerodromes or heliports - French or English - Automatic map updates. YOUR VAC MAPS WITH NO LIMIT Download geographical tiles and the VAC maps of your choice on your tablet in order to consult them at any time, even offline. UPDATES You can see your dataset's date. You'll be notified if an update is needed when openning the app. You are informed of the updates that need to be made for each VAC map on your tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sofia VAC at every 3 months against Géodésie de poche's every 8 months. Géodésie de poche's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Géodésie de poche ships an update every 8 months, Sofia VAC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Géodésie de poche | Sofia VAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IGN | DIR SERVICES DE NAVIGATION AERIENNE |
Customer experience
Géodésie de poche
Sofia VAC
In-app purchases
Géodésie de poche
No in-app purchases
Sofia VAC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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