Comparison

AeroADSB vs Point

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

Point

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Your waypoints. Your screen. One tap to save them. Point makes recording waypoints quick and easy. Customize point names, icons and colors, and build the interface you use to capture them: choose which buttons to show and prepare a dedicated screen for each activity. BUILD YOUR OWN CAPTURE SCREEN Create profiles with 2 to 12 buttons. Four large controls for a trip, or a richer grid for a hike or a field survey. The interface adapts to the number of buttons you choose. Keep what matters within reach: viewpoints, trail junctions, water, stops, access points, places to check and anything you want to remember. Give each button a name, a color and an icon from a catalog of thousands of symbols, with search and categories. TAP TO SAVE, LONG PRESS TO ADD DETAIL During a session, just tap the dedicated button to record a waypoint. Large buttons, distinct colors and recognizable icons make the right control easy to find. A visual flash, vibration and sound confirm the capture. Each button can have 2 to 12 additional choices, each with its own name, icon and color. For example, a “Stop” button could offer “Parking”, “Picnic area” and “Campsite”. Long press to add photos and voice notes straight away, or specify the point by selecting one of the options. A PROFILE FOR EVERY ACTIVITY Prepare different interfaces for hiking, cycling, motorcycle rides, camper trips, exploring and fieldwork. Choose your profile before starting and find the controls you need. Each profile also remembers whether to start the GPS track together with the session. USE ALONGSIDE YOUR FAVORITE APPS Point can accompany the apps you already use for maps, routes and outdoor activities. Open it whenever you want to mark a place. Collect waypoints on their own or record a GPS track as well. Open a waypoint in Google Maps and save it to your lists directly from there. ADD DETAILS, FIND AND SHARE YOUR PLACES Add text notes, photos and voice recordings to your waypoints. Review points on the map and browse saved sessions. Export waypoints and tracks as GPX, or as KML for import into Google My Maps on a computer. The complete ZIP export also includes photos, voice notes and a CSV index. Import GPX files into your archive with a preview before saving. GPX files exported by Point also preserve waypoint icons, colors and labels. Photos and voice notes are included in the ZIP, not in the GPX file or the My Maps import. Point puts capturing a place at the heart of the experience, with an interface you build around your needs. FREE TRIAL AND POINT PRO Try every feature with 3 sessions in total and up to 6 waypoints per session. All profiles, up to 12 customizable buttons with additional choices, photos, voice notes, maps, GPS tracks, GPX import and exports are available during the trial. Point Pro unlocks unlimited sessions and waypoints with a single in-app purchase. No subscription. Saved data remains available to view and export after the trial ends. A session counts toward the trial when you save its first waypoint or start the GPS track. Opening an empty session does not use your allowance. Deleting data does not restore the free allowance.

Screenshots

AeroADSB4 screens
Point4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Point at every 2 days against AeroADSB's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AeroADSB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Point sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroADSB ships an update every 2 months, Point every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AeroADSB versus Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroADSBPoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGGiuseppe La Guardia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AeroADSB

One-time1
  • Data Unlock$4.49
1 purchases

Point

One-time1
  • Point Pro$1.99

Questions

Is AeroADSB free?
AeroADSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Point free?
Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AeroADSB or Point have ads?
Neither AeroADSB nor Point shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroADSB or Point?
AeroADSB ships an update every 2 months, and Point every 2 days. Most recently, AeroADSB was updated on October 14, 2026 and Point on October 4, 2026.

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