# Air Navigation Pro vs Notam Helper

The clearest difference is price: Air Navigation Pro at Free against Notam Helper's $0.99. Air Navigation Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). Notam Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Air Navigation Pro is free to download; Notam Helper costs $0.99 up front. Air Navigation Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Notam Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Air Navigation Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Navigation Pro has 642 ratings behind it against 2, 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 36% of Notam Helper's.

Air Navigation Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Notam Helper every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Navigation Pro | Notam Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (642 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-pro/id301046057/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notam-helper/id328171605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **642** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 221 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xample Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/301046060) | [Mark Bateman](https://appshunter.io/developer/324753282) |

## 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


### Notam Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notam-helper/id328171605)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This compact search tool assists pilots by quickly deciphering aviation acronyms and contractions found in NOTAMs, METARs, TAFs, and Area Forecasts. It simplifies understanding complex aviation weather and operational information, whether in the air or on the ground.

**Highlights:** Deciphers NOTAM, METAR, TAF, and Area Forecast contractions, Quick search by typing partial acronyms, Useful for pilots in-flight and on the ground, Compact and easy-to-use interface, Helps understand complex aviation information

**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 Notam Helper free?

Notam Helper costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Air Navigation Pro or Notam Helper?

Air Navigation Pro is rated higher. Air Navigation Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while Notam Helper averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Air Navigation Pro or Notam Helper have ads?

Neither Air Navigation Pro nor Notam Helper shows ads.

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

Air Navigation Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notam Helper every 14 months. Most recently, Air Navigation Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and Notam Helper on October 27, 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.*