CartoLake vs GeoCharts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CartoLake
Create and georeference maps with various file formats. Supports imagery, scanned maps, and export options. Ideal for generating custom mapping content.
- Georeference imagery and scanned maps
- Import Shapefile, KML, mbtiles, GeoJSON, PNG
- Create simple maps
- Export maps to various formats
- Create ForeFlight Content Packs
- Publish georeferenced imagery
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CartoLake is a general purpose mapping for creating maps and georeferencing files. Features include: * GeoReference imagery and scanned maps * Importing and viewing various file formats: Shapefile, KML, mbtiles, GeoJSON and PNG Images * Creation of simple maps * Maps can be exported to various formats * Ability to create ForeFlight Content Packs * Publish Georef imagery End User License Agreement: https://www.cartolake.com/about/terms
GeoCharts
Access U.S. IFR charts, airport diagrams, and flight procedures. Integrates GPS position onto charts for enhanced situational awareness during flights. Essential for pilots seeking precise flight information.
- U.S. IFR charts
- Instrument approach plates
- Airport diagrams
- Geo-referencing with GPS
- Situational awareness enhancement
- STARs and DPs
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GeoCharts: Your IFR companion for enhanced situational awareness. Instant access to comprehensive U.S. IFR charts, including instrument approach plates and dTPP-sourced airport diagrams, minimums, STARs, DPs, hot spots, and LAHSO. Innovative geo-referencing technology integrates your GPS position onto instrument approach plates for unmatched situational awareness during IFR flights. A must-have for pilots in training and seasoned professionals alike, GeoCharts is your trusted co-pilot for every IFR journey. Experience unparalleled IFR training with GeoCharts. Download now for precise and informed flight situational awareness. *Note: GeoCharts software is provided as is with no guarantee of accuracy or validity and should always use paper/electronic backups from other independent sources when conducting any flights. Do not rely on GeoCharts for official navigation or required documents. Always ensure suitable backups are available before use as this application is intended for situational awareness only. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CartoLake at 5.0 against GeoCharts's 4.0. CartoLake also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). GeoCharts's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. CartoLake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GeoCharts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CartoLake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CartoLake | GeoCharts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CartoLake, LLC | Skyler Cuthbertson |
Customer experience
CartoLake
GeoCharts
In-app purchases
CartoLake
- FAA Sectionals7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Basic Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Topographic Base Map7 Days trial$9.991 Month
GeoCharts
- GeoCharts Pro$0.991 Month
- GeoCharts Pro$4.991 Year









