Sofia VAC vs EBSP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
EBSP
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EBSP est l’outil idéal pour les pilotes et passionnés d’aviation fréquentant l’aérodrome de Spa - La Sauvenière (EBSP). L’application affiche en temps réel les données METAR et TAF, avec une interface claire et visuelle pensée pour une lecture rapide et efficace. Fonctionnalités principales : • Affichage graphique de la piste avec orientation du vent en temps réel • Calcul automatique du crosswind et headwind • Derniers METAR et TAF disponibles, format brut et décodé • Indications météo : température, point de rosée, QNH • Interface rapide, simple et précise Que vous soyez en vol ou en préparation, EBSP vous offre les infos essentielles, directement sur votre appareil.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EBSP at every 2 weeks against Sofia VAC's every 3 months. EBSP also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sofia VAC ships an update every 3 months, EBSP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sofia VAC | EBSP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DIR SERVICES DE NAVIGATION AERIENNE | Aroneus |
In-app purchases
Sofia VAC
No in-app purchases
EBSP
No in-app purchases







