# Air Navigation Pro vs AeroAltitude

The clearest difference is price: Air Navigation Pro at Free against AeroAltitude's $2.29. Air Navigation Pro also leads on ratings volume (642 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AeroAltitude's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Air Navigation Pro is free to download; AeroAltitude costs $2.29 up front. Air Navigation Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. AeroAltitude asks for nothing beyond the download.

AeroAltitude holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Navigation Pro has 642 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Air Navigation Pro's written reviews are positive against 60% of AeroAltitude's.

Air Navigation Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, AeroAltitude every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Navigation Pro | AeroAltitude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.29 |
| Rating | [4.6 (642 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-pro/id301046057/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroaltitude/id1186339144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **642** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 221 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xample Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/301046060) | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Navigation Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-pro/id301046057)

Plan and navigate flights globally with an interactive moving map featuring aeronautical charts, real-time weather, and traffic awareness. Get visual and audio alerts for nearby aircraft and access detailed weather layers for enhanced flight planning and safety.

**Highlights:** Interactive moving map with aeronautical charts, Real-time traffic awareness with alerts, Advanced weather layers (radar, wind, clouds), NOTAM display on map, SmartChart for detailed terrain and airport info, Elevation profile and synthetic view

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aeronautical database | $69.99 | per year |
| Essential worldwide | $71.99 | per year |
| SMART | $79.99 | per year |
| Smart Plus - Middle East | $86.99 | per year |
| Smart Lite | $89.99 | per year |
| Smart Advanced | $134.99 | per year |
| Premium - United States | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium - Argentina | $144.99 | per year |
| US Sectional to 02.2011 Los Angeles | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Sectional to 02.2011 Miami | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Sectional to 02.2011 New York | $0.99 | one-time |
| USA VFR Terminal Area Raster Charts 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| USA Sectional charts 2011-2012 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brazil WAC 2011 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Venezuela 3D data | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent navigation tool
- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 🚀 Comprehensive aviation data
- 🚀 Useful for VFR and IFR flying
- 🚀 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Outdated or missing maps/data
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 👎 Lack of instructions/documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Maps fail to download or display properly
- Incorrect or outdated airspace and airport data
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved flight planning tools
- Integration with external devices (AHRS, ADS-B)
- Synthetic vision and terrain awareness
- Automatic NOTAM and weather updates
- Geo-referenced approach plates and airport diagrams


### AeroAltitude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroaltitude/id1186339144)

This app calculates pressure and density altitudes using GPS, barometer, and airport METAR data. It offers manual input options and displays airport information, including charts on larger screens. A watch app and customizable units enhance its usability for pilots.

**Highlights:** Pressure and density altitude calculation, GPS and barometer integration, METAR data display, Airport database search, Watch app support, Customizable units, Data sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Navigation Pro free?

Air Navigation Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AeroAltitude free?

AeroAltitude costs $2.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Air Navigation Pro or AeroAltitude?

AeroAltitude is rated higher. Air Navigation Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while AeroAltitude averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Air Navigation Pro or AeroAltitude have ads?

Neither Air Navigation Pro nor AeroAltitude shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air Navigation Pro or AeroAltitude?

Air Navigation Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and AeroAltitude every 2 months. Most recently, Air Navigation Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and AeroAltitude on October 29, 2026.

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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.*