# Fly like a local vs NavSphere

The clearest difference is rating: NavSphere at 5.0 against Fly like a local's 4.2. NavSphere also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Fly like a local's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly like a local sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NavSphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

NavSphere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly like a local has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Fly like a local's written reviews are positive against 100% of NavSphere's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fly like a local | NavSphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-like-a-local/id1669332777/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navsphere/id6758869842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fly like a local LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669332779) | [NavSphere LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875429669) |

## What reviewers say

### Fly like a local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-like-a-local/id1669332777)

This app provides general aviation pilots with airport insights, community connections, and enhanced weather data. Users can explore airports, share expertise, and access real-time METAR and TAF information. Subscribers gain premium weather data and messaging features.

**Highlights:** Airport insights map, Community airport expertise, Real-time weather data (METAR/TAF), In-app messaging, Premium weather data for subscribers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### NavSphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navsphere/id6758869842)

This platform allows pilots to share and discover real-world experiences with aviation equipment, aircraft configurations, and flight gear. It serves as a practical reference for making informed investment decisions based on community insights and pilot reviews.

**Highlights:** Pilot-shared equipment reviews, Aircraft and avionics configurations, Flight gear and cockpit tool discovery, Real-world setup visualization, Personalized 'My Hangar' organization, Community-driven insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fly like a local free?

Fly like a local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NavSphere free?

NavSphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fly like a local or NavSphere?

NavSphere is rated higher. Fly like a local averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while NavSphere averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fly like a local or NavSphere have ads?

Neither Fly like a local nor NavSphere shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*