Comparison

Aviator Assistant vs OwnNav

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

Head to head
About

Aviator Assistant

This app provides pilots with comprehensive tools for flight planning, weather analysis, and logbook management. It offers high-quality charts, real-time weather data, and essential aviation regulations for safe and efficient flights. Features include digital logbooks, weight and balance calculators, and synthetic vision for enhanced situational awareness.

Highlights
  • Flight planning and filing
  • Digital pilot logbooks
  • Weight and balance calculators
  • Real-time weather tools
  • High-quality VFR/IFR charts
  • Synthetic vision
  • Offline chart access
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Aviator Assistant, your ultimate co-pilot for a safer and more efficient flying experience. Plan, brief, and file your flights with ease, using our advanced tools, briefing utilities, and high-quality charts. Features Flight Planning & Filing: Centralize your information for safer, more efficient flying. Our intuitive route manager lets you set up a route in seconds, providing insights into weather, NOTAMs, and TFRs along your planned path. Access to ASA's 2026 FAR/AIM: Easy and convenient access to ASA's 2026 FAR/AIM within Aviator Assistant, bringing easy to browse and search functionality to flight training, flight planning and also the cockpit. Pilot Log Books: Maintain meticulous records with our digital pilot log books, designed for ease and accuracy. Weight and Balance Tools: Ensure safe and efficient flights with our comprehensive weight and balance calculators, tailored to your aircraft's specific parameters. Reliable Weather Tools: Make informed pre-flight decisions with real-time animated NEXRAD radar, global winds-aloft, turbulence information, METARs, TAFs, Airsigmets, and more. High-Quality Charts: Fulfill all your VFR and IFR needs with VFR Sectionals, High/Low Instrument Enroute charts, and Procedures (SIDs, STARs, approaches, and taxi charts). Briefing Tools: Comprehensive briefing tools to help you prepare for your flight with precision and confidence. Radar Playback: Leverage the latest NEXRAD radar data for an accurate representation of the weather conditions. Synthetic Vision: Enhance your situational awareness with our Synthetic Vision tool, offering insights into traffic, obstacles, runways, terrain warnings, and more. ADS-B Support: Benefit from real-time traffic reports, in-flight weather data, and Synthetic Vision terrain data with our advanced ADS-B integration. Aircraft Performance Calculator: Store your aircraft's performance information for faster flight planning and accurate ETA calculations. Scratch Pads: Keep track of ATIS updates, clearances, PIREPs, and more with our handy Scratch Pad templates. Essential Information: Access communication frequencies, weather forecasts, NOTAMs, procedures, runways, and more - all in one place. Offline Access: Download specific data and charts for offline use in the air. Aviator Assistant requires a subscription, visit our website for more information. Please Note: Location is used to provide navigation services over a moving map, and the camera is used to submit Instructor documentation for account configuration. Embrace the future of flying with Aviator Assistant. Download now and elevate your aviation experience today!

About

OwnNav

This app provides pilots with essential flight planning tools, including real-time weather updates, airport information, and advanced map access. It offers up-to-date radar data and offline capabilities for uninterrupted planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather updates (D-ATIS, METARs, TAFs)
  • Extensive US airport database
  • VFR and IFR chart access
  • Efficient flight planning tools
  • Offline access for essential information
  • Up-to-date navigational data
Features
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OwnNav: Streamlined Flight Planning and Airport Information OwnNav is the essential tool for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering unparalleled access to airport details, comprehensive maps, and real-time weather updates. Here's why OwnNav stands out: THE MOST UP TO DATE RADAR: Get radar up to 2 minutes from real time with a subscription. Free users get radar up to 15 minutes from live. REAL-TIME WEATHER UPDATES: Stay informed with the latest D-ATIS, METARs, TAFs, and weather reports. OwnNav ensures you're always one step ahead of the weather. EXTENSIVE AIRPORT DATABASE: Get detailed information on US airports, from major international airports to smaller local airfields. ADVANCED MAP ACCESS: Access VFR and IFR charts seamlessly. OwnNav equips you with the necessary tools for both short hops and long-haul journeys. EFFICIENT FLIGHT PLANNING FEATURES USER-FRIENDLY SEARCH INTERFACE: Quickly find any airport with our efficient search function. Planning your flight is easier than ever with OwnNav. UP-TO-DATE NAVIGATIONAL DATA: Regular updates of charts and procedures keep your navigational data current and reliable. OFFLINE ACCESS FOR UNINTERRUPTED PLANNING: Download essential information for access anytime, ensuring you're always prepared, regardless of your location.

Screenshots

Aviator Assistant4 screens
OwnNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: OwnNav at freemium against Aviator Assistant's subscription. OwnNav also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Aviator Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 1) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Aviator Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and OwnNav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OwnNav holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aviator Assistant has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aviator Assistant ships an update every 4 weeks, OwnNav every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Aviator Assistant versus OwnNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviator AssistantOwnNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (75 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB325 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAviator Assistant LLCFord Davis

Customer experience

Aviator Assistant

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

OwnNav

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aviator Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • All Access - Monthly$29.991 Month
  • All Access - Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
2 purchases

OwnNav

Subscriptions2
  • OwnNav Pro$7.991 Month
  • OwnNav Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Aviator Assistant free?
Aviator Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OwnNav free?
OwnNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aviator Assistant or OwnNav?
OwnNav is rated higher. Aviator Assistant averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while OwnNav averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Aviator Assistant or OwnNav have ads?
Neither Aviator Assistant nor OwnNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aviator Assistant or OwnNav?
Aviator Assistant ships an update every 4 weeks, and OwnNav every 2 months. Most recently, Aviator Assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and OwnNav on October 10, 2026.

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