Aircraft Heading vs iFly EFB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aircraft Heading
This app provides a realistic aircraft heading indicator, mimicking analog aviation instruments. It features both analog and digital readouts, with a simulation mode for indoor use. Requires a device with a compass or GPS and a clear sky view.
- Photorealistic heading indicator
- Analog and digital readouts
- Smooth, realistic meter movement
- Simulation mode for indoor use
- Rotation lock
- Improved graphics
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Displays a photorealistic aircraft style heading indicator on your device. Modeled after analog instrumentation in general aviation aircraft. The meter movement is smooth and realistic. New version includes 1. Improved Graphics 2. Rotation Lock 3. Bug Fixes 4. Supports Latest iOS version and Device Displays both the analog instrument and a digital readout. Includes a simulation mode that allows the instrument to be demonstrated indoors without a GPS signal. Requires a device with a built in Compass or a built in GPS and a good GPS signal with a clear view of the sky. This software has been tested with firmware version 6.x and up only.
iFly EFB
This app provides pilots with essential flight information in an easy-to-use format for both VFR and IFR flying. It offers advanced navigation features, real-time weather, and safety alerts to enhance situational awareness and simplify flight planning.
- Geo-Reference Approach Plates & Airport Diagrams
- 3D Synthetic Vision / EFIS Mode
- Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic, Airspace Alerts
- ADS-B Support
- AutoTaxi+ for Safe Taxing
- RealView Airport Imagery
- Complete VFR & IFR Databases and Charts
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iFly EFB delivers the perfect combination of affordability, capability, and usability for both VFR and IFR Pilots. Safely and quickly get the information you need so you can focus on flying! Key reasons to try iFly EFB: 1) Ease of use in the cockpit: Our intuitive and simple interface, easy to hit buttons, simple map gestures, large fonts, and more make this the best EFB for in-flight use 2) Pilot focused company: We have staff (pilots) on the ground at our office in Texas waiting to answer your questions. Call 214-585-0444 or email support@adventurepilot.com, we're here to help 3) Price: We are one of the most competitively priced EFBs on the market 4) Capabilities: We are one of the most capable EFBs on the market! Need proof? Visit www.iFlyEFB.com/Compare Following are some of our features and benefits: •Geo-Reference Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams •3D Synthetic Vision / EFIS Mode •Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic, and Airspaces Alerts •Complete ADSB support •AutoTaxi+ for safe taxing at any airport •RealView airport imagery •RealPlan automatic VFR Planner •Auto-load approach into plan •Complete VFR and IFR databases and charts (FAA) •Sectionals •Customizable Instruments •Public & Private Airports •Winds aloft including forecasts for 36 hours •Hi/Lo-Enroute Charts •Terminal Area Charts(TAC) •World Aeronautical Charts(WAC) •Vector Mode •Weather (Pre-Flight or ADS-B Live) •Hi-res Winds Aloft Optimizing •Rapid Flight planning •Plates & Diagrams (Approach, Departure Plates, Stars, SIDs Airport Diagrams) •Instruments Panel •Day/Night Mode •Online Flight Plan Filing •Custom Instrument Layouts (24 Instruments, e.g. HSI, Vertical Profile, and AHRS) •Vertical Terrain planning and Airspace preview •Find Nearest •History •North Up / Track Up •Pinch Zooming w/ One Touch Feature •Dynamic Distance Ring •Hybrid Compass Rose w/ Nav Function •Extended Course Line •Flight Trails •Past Flights •Rubber Band route modification •Custom Aircraft icons •AutoTaxi+ •Alerts & Warnings •Button Fading (maximizes screen space) •Custom User Waypoints •Customizable Instruments •Simulator Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iFly EFB at Free against Aircraft Heading's $0.99. iFly EFB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (90% vs 48%). Aircraft Heading's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On ads 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
iFly EFB is free to download; Aircraft Heading costs $0.99 up front. iFly EFB sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Aircraft Heading asks for nothing beyond the download.
iFly EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFly EFB has 364 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Aircraft Heading's written reviews are positive against 90% of iFly EFB's.
Aircraft Heading ships an update every 2 months, iFly EFB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aircraft Heading | iFly EFB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (12 ratings) | 4.7 (364 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | 89.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 364 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iAware | Adventure Pilot, LLC |
Customer experience
Aircraft Heading
iFly EFB
Bugs and requests
Aircraft Heading
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iFly EFB
Reported bugs
8 issues- App freezes when navigating between menus
- Settings not saved after app lock
- GPS weak signal and satellite lock issues on iOS 18+
- Terrain loading delays during scrolling
- Compatibility issues with some external GPS devices (Dual 150)
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- Crashes during early versions (now resolved)
- iPhone X screen resolution not fully optimized
- Glitchy behavior with some ADS-B connections
Requested features
15 requests- Logbook functionality
- Sunset/sunrise times display
- One-button night mode
- Annotation tools for approach plates
- Scratch pad for ATC notes
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- Pilot-entered fuel stop updates (like Waze model)
- Mo-gas location database
- Global map coverage beyond USA and Bahamas
- Seamless chart display
- Landscape mode support
- Apple Watch companion app
- Ability to submit e-APIS details from app
- 10-year subscription option at discounted rate
- Better sketching tools
- Improved FBO information database
In-app purchases
Aircraft Heading
No in-app purchases
iFly EFB
- iPad Add-On Subscription (1 Year)$24.99
- IFR iPad Subscription Upgrade (1 Year)$49.99
- VFR iPad Subscription (1 Year)$79.99
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- Base VFR Subscription$94.99
- VFR/MP Subscription$124.99
- VFR+IFR iPad Subscription (1 Year)$129.99
- VFR/IFR Subscription$149.99
- VFR/IFR/MP Subscription$179.99
Questions
Is Aircraft Heading free?
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