# Air Navigation Pro vs NDP Charts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Air Navigation Pro at 58% against NDP Charts's 0%. Air Navigation Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (642 vs 3). NDP Charts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Navigation Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. NDP Charts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Air Navigation Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Navigation Pro has 642 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of NDP Charts's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Navigation Pro | NDP Charts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (642 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-pro/id301046057/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndp-charts/id1501160291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **642** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 221 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xample Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/301046060) | [Aerosoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/394355538) |

## 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, up-to-date aeronautical data, and enhanced traffic awareness. Offers advanced weather layers and detailed terrain information for pilots.

**Highlights:** Interactive moving map with aeronautical charts, Up-to-date worldwide aeronautical database, Enhanced traffic awareness with alerts, Advanced weather layers and forecasts, NOTAM display and alerts, SmartChart vector-based map, 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


### NDP Charts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndp-charts/id1501160291)

Access up-to-date airport and enroute charts for simulated flights. This tool provides real-world aviation data, updated monthly, for easy flight planning and in-flight reference.

**Highlights:** Real and up-to-date airport and enroute charts, Monthly chart updates, Quick access to airport charts via Quick Flight menu, Kneeboard feature for in-flight chart access, Print chart functionality, Easy to handle user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 NDP Charts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Air Navigation Pro or NDP Charts?

Air Navigation Pro is rated higher. Air Navigation Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while NDP Charts averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Air Navigation Pro or NDP Charts have ads?

Neither Air Navigation Pro nor NDP Charts 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.*