Comparison

Aircraft Heading vs FlyQ+ EFB

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Photorealistic heading indicator
  • Analog and digital readouts
  • Smooth, realistic meter movement
  • Simulation mode for indoor use
  • Rotation lock
  • Improved graphics
Features
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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.

About

FlyQ+ EFB

This aviation app simplifies flying with integrated features like a glide ring, graphical weather, and a detailed global map. It offers advanced weather analysis, augmented reality situational awareness, and wireless data transfer to certified avionics. Track flights, analyze performance, and receive GPS anomaly detection for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • Global Digital Map with adjustable detail
  • 4D Predictive Weather analysis
  • Augmented Reality (AR) situational awareness
  • Wireless data transfer to certified avionics
  • Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback
  • NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection
Features
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FlyQ+ EFB is a top-rated aviation app because it makes your flying easier and safer by thoughtfully integrating powerful features in a way that minimizes the number of screen taps and uses larger fonts to increase readability. New features such as a glide ring, graphical weather briefing, ability to download two data cycles, and a navlog that expands/collapses airways/SIDs/STARs make flying safer and easier than ever before! The Global Digital Map shows airports, airways, airspace, navaids, and waypoints from all around the world. Text rotates so it's always right-side up and the level of detail adapts to the zoom level. Our exceptional "4D Predictive Weather" system uses a Timeline and Altitude Slider to help you analyze weather at different times - both past and future - and at different altitudes. 17 weather layers from both the Internet and ADS-B (e.g. Radar, Icing, Turbulence, PIREPs, Winds Aloft, Surface Winds, Surface Analysis, Satellite, and more), many tied to the Timeline and Altitude Slider, give you unprecedented pre-flight and in-flight safety. Supports more than 20 ADS-B and in-panel devices: Stratus 3, Avidyne, Dynon, Stratux, and more. The exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) feature provides situational awareness you'd previously only seen in sci-fi movies.  The Slingshot wireless system means FlyQ+ supplies maps, plates, and apt diagrams wirelessly to certified systems from BendixKing. The Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback / Analysis Graphs add a whole new dimension to your flying. Optionally connect with your friends to "see" and even replay their flights. CFI's can track student progress and remotely send endorsements. Other key features include split screen, 3D synthetic vision, plates on the map, more than 4,600 airport diagrams, rich Documents support, extended runways, distance measurement, fuel prices, NOTAMS, wind-optimized flight planning, and plates for Mexico and Central America. NEW! NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection guards against GPS spoofing and jamming > Maps Your Way + Digital, 2D maps, 3D Syn Vis, Augmented Reality + Sectionals and IFR charts + TACs + Photo, road, terrain maps + 17 Weather Layers + Flight Track + Fuel Prices + TFRs + Obstacle and Terrain Avoidance + ADS-B Traffic and Weather + Extended runways with right-pattern indicators + Procedures on map + Rings / Extended Course Line + CAP grid + Heli and Gulf of Mexico charts + VFR Flyways + Syn Vis includes HITS boxes, EFIS display, TAWS, Obstacles, and AHRS support. Night Mode preserves your night vision. Split screen (iPad only) and single screen. > Procedures NEW! FlyQ+ includes the same FAA DO-200B certified Seattle Avionics geo-referenced approach plates and apt diagrams that we supply to certified avionics from Honeywell and Aspen.  Split screen can show a map and a procedure simultaneously. > Flight Planning that Saves Time and Money 1. Automatically uses recently cleared ATC routes 2. Automatically plans fuel stops based on lowest cost  3. Uses expected winds to plot the fastest course 4. CAP/SAR patterns 5. Exchange flight plans with Dynon SkyView, Avidyne, and Aspen 6. Practice with X-Plane or MS Flight Sim / Prepar3D > Weather Amazing "4D Predictive Weather" uses a Timeline and Altitude slider to make detailed pre-flight and in-flight analysis easy. The Graphical Wind Optimizer uses red and green bars to show the headwind or tailwind at different altitudes. Also includes an extensive gallery of weather images. > Airport Information The Airport screen concisely shows key operational info, sat images, and rwy diagrams on a single screen. Weather, approach procedures, A/FD, and FBO info are just a tap away. Includes more than 4,600 SA Airport Diagrams. > Data Manager FlyQ+ makes it painless to download new data every month: spin and zoom a 3D globe to visually select the states you need. > Try it before you buy it Experience everything FlyQ+ EFB offers with a free 30-day subscription.

Screenshots

Aircraft Heading4 screens
FlyQ+ EFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlyQ+ EFB at Free against Aircraft Heading's $0.99. FlyQ+ EFB also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (72% vs 48%). Aircraft Heading's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FlyQ+ EFB is free to download; Aircraft Heading costs $0.99 up front. FlyQ+ EFB sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Aircraft Heading asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlyQ+ EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlyQ+ EFB has 907 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 72% of FlyQ+ EFB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Aircraft Heading versus FlyQ+ EFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAircraft HeadingFlyQ+ EFB
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (12 ratings)4.1 (907 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12907 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB494 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiAwareSeattle Avionics, Inc.

Customer experience

Aircraft Heading

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.0%

FlyQ+ EFB

All ratings892 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative25.8%

In-app purchases

None

Aircraft Heading

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

FlyQ+ EFB

One-time15
  • US IFR 1 month upgrade$8.99
  • US IFR 2 month upgrade$17.99
  • US IFR 3 month upgrade$24.99
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  • US IFR 4 month upgrade$34.99
  • US IFR 5 month upgrade$44.99
  • US IFR 6 month upgrade$49.99
  • US IFR 7 month upgrade$59.99
  • US IFR 8 month upgrade$69.99
  • US IFR 9 month upgrade$79.99
  • US IFR 10 month upgrade$89.99
  • US IFR 11 month upgrade$99.99
  • US VFR 12 month subscription$99.99
  • US IFR 12 month upgrade$109.99
  • US IFR 13 month upgrade$109.99
  • US VFR and IFR 12 month subscription$199.99

Questions

Is Aircraft Heading free?
Aircraft Heading costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlyQ+ EFB free?
FlyQ+ EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aircraft Heading or FlyQ+ EFB?
FlyQ+ EFB is rated higher. Aircraft Heading averages 2.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 from 907 ratings.
Do Aircraft Heading or FlyQ+ EFB have ads?
Neither Aircraft Heading nor FlyQ+ EFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aircraft Heading or FlyQ+ EFB?
Aircraft Heading ships an update every 2 months, and FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. Most recently, Aircraft Heading was updated on October 27, 2026 and FlyQ+ EFB on October 26, 2026.

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