# Air Navigation Pro vs FltPlan Go

The clearest difference is rating: Air Navigation Pro at 4.6 against FltPlan Go's 4.0. Air Navigation Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). FltPlan Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Air Navigation Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 641 and 173 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Air Navigation Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of FltPlan Go's.

Air Navigation Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, FltPlan Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Navigation Pro | FltPlan Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (641 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-pro/id301046057/reviews)** | [4.0 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fltplan-go/id694832363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **641** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xample Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/301046060) | [FltPlan.com (Flight Plan LLC)](https://appshunter.io/developer/694832366) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Navigation Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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


### FltPlan Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fltplan-go/id694832363)

This app serves as a mobile companion for flight planning and navigation. It syncs flight plans, weather data, and airport information for offline and in-flight use. Features include interactive maps, route planning, and aviation-specific tools.

**Highlights:** Flight plan creation and filing, Offline NavLogs and airport data, Interactive moving maps with charts, Real-time weather and NOTAMs, Weight & Balance calculations, eLogbook integration, Customizable checklists

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no subscription required
- 🗺️ Comprehensive charts and geo-referenced approach plates
- 📍 Accurate GPS and moving map functionality
- 🔌 ADS-B integration with Stratux and other receivers
- ✈️ Excellent flight planning capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🔧 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 📉 Features being removed over time
- ❌ Missing critical safety information (MOA, SUA data)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after opening (recent update issue)
- Crashes during flight with ADS-B enabled
- Crashes when long-pressing on airports
- Crashes when accessing binder/document sections
- Map panning limitations in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Multiple fuel stops in flight planning
- Better annotation and drawing tools with undo functionality
- Jeppesen chart support
- Improved markup capabilities for in-flight use
- Synthetic vision and terrain alerting systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Navigation Pro free?

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

### Is FltPlan Go free?

FltPlan Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Air Navigation Pro or FltPlan Go?

Air Navigation Pro is rated higher. Air Navigation Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 641 ratings, while FltPlan Go averages 4.0 from 173 ratings.

### Do Air Navigation Pro or FltPlan Go have ads?

Neither Air Navigation Pro nor FltPlan Go shows ads.

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

Air Navigation Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and FltPlan Go every 2 months. Most recently, Air Navigation Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and FltPlan Go on October 13, 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.*