DLR eFlight vs Columbus Eye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DLR eFlight
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Die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler am DLR forschen an zahlreichen Technologien fΓΌr eine umweltschonende Luftfahrt. Lernen Sie mit der Augmented-Reality-App βeFlightβ Technologien und AnsΓ€tze kennen, wie an der Vision einer emissionsfreien Luftfahrt von morgen geforscht wird.
Columbus Eye
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Explore the Earth in Augmented Reality β with Columbus Eye! Columbus Eye brings stunning satellite imagery and scientific content straight to your smartphone β letting you discover our planet through marker-based Augmented Reality (AR). Perfect for use in classrooms, at home, or simply out of curiosity. What youβll find: β’ Marker-based Augmented Reality β Bring satellite images to life β’ High-quality satellite imagery β Explore volcanoes, cities, oceans, and more β’ Interactive learning modules β Understand how Earth observation works β’ Based on real satellite data β Scientifically sound and educational β’ Made for education β Works with free printable worksheets How it works: Print the matching markers from the official worksheets at https://esero.de/unterricht/arapps or https://columbuseye.rub.de/english.html, open the app β and watch satellite images come to life in 3D! A DLR educational project Columbus Eye was developed as part of an educational initiative by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It combines real Earth observation data with engaging, curriculum-aligned content for schools and curious minds alike. Discover Earth from space β right on your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DLR eFlight at every 2 days against Columbus Eye's every 2 months. DLR eFlight also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DLR eFlight ships an update every 2 days, Columbus Eye every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DLR eFlight | Columbus Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 388 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DLR German Aerospace Center e.V. | Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum |
In-app purchases
DLR eFlight
No in-app purchases
Columbus Eye
No in-app purchases









