Comparison

CartoLake vs GeoCharts

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

Head to head
About

CartoLake

Create and georeference maps with various file formats. Supports imagery, scanned maps, and export options. Ideal for generating custom mapping content.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • U.S. IFR charts
  • Instrument approach plates
  • Airport diagrams
  • Geo-referencing with GPS
  • Situational awareness enhancement
  • STARs and DPs
Features
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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/

Screenshots

CartoLake4 screens
GeoCharts4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CartoLake versus GeoCharts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartoLakeGeoCharts
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCartoLake, LLCSkyler Cuthbertson

Customer experience

CartoLake

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GeoCharts

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CartoLake

Subscriptions3
  • FAA Sectionals7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Topographic Base Map7 Days trial$9.991 Month
2 purchases

GeoCharts

Subscriptions2
  • GeoCharts Pro$0.991 Month
  • GeoCharts Pro$4.991 Year

Questions

Is CartoLake free?
CartoLake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeoCharts free?
GeoCharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CartoLake or GeoCharts?
CartoLake is rated higher. CartoLake averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GeoCharts averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CartoLake or GeoCharts have ads?
Both CartoLake and GeoCharts show ads.
Which is updated more often, CartoLake or GeoCharts?
CartoLake ships an update weekly, and GeoCharts weekly. Most recently, CartoLake was updated on June 4, 2026 and GeoCharts on June 2, 2026.

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