Comparison

Flight Navigator vs NexHawk EFB

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

Head to head
About

Flight Navigator

Features
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【Flight Navigator】 フライトナビゲーター Flight Navigatorは、パイロットのフライトナビゲーションを助けるiPhoneアプリです。 このアプリは、フライトに必要な位置情報や空域の情報、そしてルートを簡単に把握できる便利なツールとなっています。 特に、ミリタリートレーニング/オペレーションに特化した設計がされており、補助アビオニクスとして活用できます。 主な特徴: 1. 位置情報と空域の情報:Flight Navigatorは、GPS機能を活用して現在の位置情報を提供します。さらに、地図や空域情報を提供し、飛行中の位置と周囲の状況を一目で把握することができます。 2. ルートプランニング:Flight Navigatorは、簡単なルートプランニング機能を提供します。出発地と経由FIX、目的地を入力することで、地図上にルートを表示します。 3. ミリタリーオペレーションに特化:Flight Navigatorは、ミリタリーオペレーションに必要な情報を提供します。常にBullseyeを基準にした自機位置を表示するほか、ピンを打った場所の座標、自機位置からの距離、Bullseyeからの距離、到達時間等を表示することが可能です。 ユーザー独自のエリアの入力が可能で、Bullseyeを基準にしたエリア作成も可能です。データはCSVファイルとしてファイルAppで管理できるため、AirDropを使用したデータのシェアが可能です。 【Flight Navigator】  Flight Navigator is an iPhone app designed to assist pilots in flight navigation.  This app serves as a convenient tool for easily accessing essential information such as position data, airspace details, and route visualization. It is specifically tailored for military training and operations, making it a valuable companion for aviators. Key Features: Position and Airspace Information: Flight Navigator utilizes GPS functionality to provide real-time position data. It also offers detailed maps and airspace information, allowing pilots to quickly grasp their location and surroundings during flight. Route Planning: Flight Navigator offers a straightforward route planning feature. By inputting departure, waypoint (FIX), and destination point, the app displays the route on the map. Specialized for Military Operations: Flight Navigator caters to the specific needs of military operations by providing essential information. It displays the user's position based on Bullseye reference, along with coordinates, distances from self to pinned locations, distances from Bullseye, and estimated time of arrival. Users can input custom areas and create zones based on Bullseye reference. The data can be managed as CSV files within the File app, enabling easy sharing of data via AirDrop. [Map options]  You can pick "North up ", "Heading up mode" or any direction. You can choose standard map (default) or satellite map. [Radial/DME from Bulls Eye]  Label on the top shows Radial/DME from certain point which you put on the Bulls Eye window.  Bulls Eye coordinates must be filled with Latitude / Longitude DMM format in the system tab. [Speed indicator]  GPS ground speed (GS knot) indicator is on bottom of Bulls Eye label.   [Annotation (Pin) options]  You can put a pin on the map with long tap.  Also you can remove a pin with 3-finger tap. Main    → The title which will be shown with one long tap. Sub     → The subtitle which will be shown with one another tap on the pin. [Area Tab] This tab is for making user optional flight area on the map. You can make area from BE radial/DME, also available for making circled line. Data is savable to File App as CSV data. You can pick those up either Area tab or Layer page. [Layer page] You can pick csv data from File App. [Route Tab] This tab is for making user optional flight route on the map. Now, available for - Japanese FIXs and NAVAIDs - World VOR, TACAN, VORTAC - Europe Free Route Airspace points - US FIXs and NAVAIDs [Calculator Tab] Fr me: From me   → It shows Radial/DME from myself to pin. Fr BE: From BullsEye    → It shows Radial/DME from Bulls Eye to pin. LatLon: Latitude Londitude   → It shows Latitude and Londitude. minus means "South" or "West" respectively. Time: MMM'SS   → It shows time of flight to pin. (Distance devided by ground speed)       It does not include time of turn.

About

NexHawk EFB

This comprehensive electronic flight bag provides pilots with a live moving map, aviation charts, traffic, and terrain awareness. It features a voice-driven AI copilot for hands-free operation and can connect to flight simulators for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Voice-driven AI Copilot
  • Live moving map with aviation charts
  • Traffic and terrain awareness
  • Glass cockpit display (PFD/HSI)
  • Flight simulator integration
  • Pilot logbook and checklists
Features
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Your whole cockpit, at a glance. NexHawk is an all-in-one electronic flight bag (EFB) for general-aviation pilots and flight-sim enthusiasts. A live moving map, aviation charts, traffic, terrain awareness, and a voice-driven AI copilot — together in one clean, glanceable cockpit. WHAT MAKES NEXHAWK DIFFERENT • Voice-driven AI Copilot — ask for weather, airports, or routes hands-free, eyes outside • A true glass cockpit (PFD/HSI) with an embedded moving-map MFD • Drive the map straight from your flight simulator over your local network MOVING MAP • Your aircraft on VFR sectional, IFR low/high, and street/satellite base maps • Smart decluttering, day/night, and configurable zoom & follow behavior • Distance rings, terrain shading, and airspace awareness FLIGHT PLANNING • Build and fly routes with bearing, distance, ETE, and active-leg guidance • Direct-To, nearest airports, and an airport directory with frequencies & runways • Vertical flight profile showing terrain, airspace, and obstacles along your route AWARENESS & ALERTS • Terrain, airspace, and traffic advisories tuned to your phase of flight • SkyScan traffic display with configurable thresholds GLASS COCKPIT & SIM • PFD/HSI glass panel with an embedded moving-map MFD • Connect to a flight-simulator bridge on your local network to drive the map from your sim EVERYTHING ELSE • Pilot Logbook, Black Box flight recorder, Aircraft Checklists & Maintenance • Career Navigator, Learning Center, and guided tutorials • Wingman pilot-to-pilot messaging Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flight Navigator4 screens
NexHawk EFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flight Navigator at none against NexHawk EFB's 10. NexHawk EFB's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NexHawk EFB sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Flight Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Navigator ships an update every 3 weeks, NexHawk EFB every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Flight Navigator versus NexHawk EFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight NavigatorNexHawk EFB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiro OtaSKYLINE ARC LLC

In-app purchases

None

Flight Navigator

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

NexHawk EFB

Subscriptions7
  • Multi-Device (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • Afterburner (3 Months)$20.993 Months
  • NexHawk IFR (3 Months)$37.993 Months
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  • Maverick Elite (3 Months)$55.993 Months
  • Afterburner (1 Year)$69.991 Year
  • NexHawk IFR (1 Year)$129.991 Year
  • Maverick Elite (1 Year)$189.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Profile Images$4.99
  • Support The Dev$4.99
  • Flight Simulator Bridge$19.99

Questions

Is Flight Navigator free?
Flight Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NexHawk EFB free?
NexHawk EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Navigator or NexHawk EFB have ads?
Neither Flight Navigator nor NexHawk EFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Navigator or NexHawk EFB?
Flight Navigator ships an update every 3 weeks, and NexHawk EFB every 8 days. Most recently, Flight Navigator was updated on October 19, 2026 and NexHawk EFB on October 5, 2026.

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