Comparison

AeroADSB vs ZapAtlas ™

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

Head to head
About

AeroADSB

Visualize real-time aircraft traffic on a map using data from ADS-B receivers. It also provides an attitude and heading reference system, displaying airspeed, altitude, and heading. Weather data (METAR/TAF) is available with an unlock.

Highlights
  • Real-time aircraft traffic display
  • Map-based visualization
  • Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
  • Airspeed, altitude, and heading display
  • METAR/TAF weather data
  • Offline operation with receiver
Features
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Receives and displays aircraft traffic data on map from ADS-B receivers (e.g., Stratux, ADSBee, SkyEcho) which support GDL 90 protocol. It also includes an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS; if device provides data) including airspeed, altitude, and heading as well as display of METAR/TAF (one-time unlock necessary).   Please check your region for weather data reception availability first before purchasing unlock data feature. Requires GDL 90 data to be sent to (default) port 4000 via UDP (can be changed in settings). Works entirely independent from internet connection and with ADS-B receiver only.

About

ZapAtlas ™

Explore power-line maps and estimate potential electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure from your home. Measure EMF radiation directly on the map without needing a physical device. Share detailed reports and receive alerts for high EMF readings.

Highlights
  • Explore power-line maps
  • Estimate EMF exposure
  • Measure EMF directly on map
  • Search global addresses
  • Save favorite locations
  • Share EMF reports
  • Receive GPS-based alerts
Features
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ZapAtlas™ - EMF Map allows the user to explore power-line maps & estimate potential exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF). Stay home and measure EMF radiation in “milligauss” units directly on the map, without having to go there with a physical EMF meter or EMF detector yourself. Search for addresses anywhere in the world, and pull from our live database of over 20 million power-line objects. Create pins to save favorite searches and easily return back to them on the map. An EMF reader in your messages! Easily share maps and EMF measurements in a “Zap Report” with friends and family via email, text message, AirDrop, etc. Premium Features: Unlimited scrolling. Explore your EMF map anywhere without boundaries. Unlock premium address searches with pro geocoding. Extended zoom out. Enlarge 2x wider map view. In GPS mode, ZapAtlas™ - EMF Map can follow the user’s location and generate a vibrating “Zap Alert” when a high EMF reading is detected. Share detailed Zap Reports including power-line distance & voltage. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AeroADSB4 screens
ZapAtlas ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZapAtlas ™ at 50% against AeroADSB's 3%. ZapAtlas ™ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. AeroADSB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZapAtlas ™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZapAtlas ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of AeroADSB's written reviews are positive against 50% of ZapAtlas ™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroADSB ships an update every 2 months, ZapAtlas ™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AeroADSB versus ZapAtlas ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroADSBZapAtlas ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (28 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGPaul Warner

Customer experience

AeroADSB

All ratings28 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive3.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.6%

ZapAtlas ™

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AeroADSB

One-time1
  • Data Unlock$4.49
2 purchases

ZapAtlas ™

Subscriptions2
  • ZapAtlas Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • ZapAtlas Premium Monthly$4.991 Month

Questions

Is AeroADSB free?
AeroADSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZapAtlas ™ free?
ZapAtlas ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AeroADSB or ZapAtlas ™?
ZapAtlas ™ is rated higher. AeroADSB averages 1.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while ZapAtlas ™ averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do AeroADSB or ZapAtlas ™ have ads?
Neither AeroADSB nor ZapAtlas ™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroADSB or ZapAtlas ™?
AeroADSB ships an update every 2 months, and ZapAtlas ™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, AeroADSB was updated on October 25, 2026 and ZapAtlas ™ on October 24, 2026.

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